Benefits of massage & what that means to YOUR horse
Improves circulation & releases endorphins (natural pain killers)
Helps relieve/prevent tying up, lameness, stall rest, supports more rapid healing, soothes
pain, helps reverse EPM symptoms - increased circulation helps with muscle atrophy,
warms up muscles pre-event
Eases muscle spasms
Restores mobility to injured muscle tissue, increases range of motion, helps alleviate
pain & lameness
Increases range of motion & lengthens connective tissue
Combats adhesions, aids in preventing injury, improves fluidity of movement & joint
extension
Improves attitude & behavior
Horses cannot vocalize pain but may show it with ‘poor attitude’, resistance to pick up
leads, etc. Massage can reverse this effect by treating & decreasing the pain.
Alleviates joint pain
Reduces inflammation & increases synovial fluid - especially beneficial for older horses
Aids in muscle relaxation & tension release
Helps your horse cool down after an event, releases muscle tension & stiffness
Mentally & physically soothing
Boosts athletic endurance, eases tension & anxiety (great for trailering & other stressful
situations for your horse), helps relieve colic while you wait for your vet
Stimulates circulation of lymphatic system, aiding elimination of toxins through
the skin
Helps flush out lactic acid post-event, prevents cramping & pain, drastically reduces
muscle recovery time
Helps relieve/prevent tying up, lameness, stall rest, supports more rapid healing, soothes
pain, helps reverse EPM symptoms - increased circulation helps with muscle atrophy,
warms up muscles pre-event
Eases muscle spasms
Restores mobility to injured muscle tissue, increases range of motion, helps alleviate
pain & lameness
Increases range of motion & lengthens connective tissue
Combats adhesions, aids in preventing injury, improves fluidity of movement & joint
extension
Improves attitude & behavior
Horses cannot vocalize pain but may show it with ‘poor attitude’, resistance to pick up
leads, etc. Massage can reverse this effect by treating & decreasing the pain.
Alleviates joint pain
Reduces inflammation & increases synovial fluid - especially beneficial for older horses
Aids in muscle relaxation & tension release
Helps your horse cool down after an event, releases muscle tension & stiffness
Mentally & physically soothing
Boosts athletic endurance, eases tension & anxiety (great for trailering & other stressful
situations for your horse), helps relieve colic while you wait for your vet
Stimulates circulation of lymphatic system, aiding elimination of toxins through
the skin
Helps flush out lactic acid post-event, prevents cramping & pain, drastically reduces
muscle recovery time
Featured in the Wilmington News Journal's 10/06 Spark! Annual Pet Issue
We ask a lot of our horses - equine massage is a great way to thank them!
vocalize. Sports massage can help treat these areas & result in an improved attitude.
We ask a lot of our horses - equine massage is a great way to thank them!
 | Often, an unwilling or difficult horse’s "attitude" is a response to pain that he/she is unable to |
| Sports massage can detect problems early-on, enabling you to contact your veterinarian, farrier, | |
| or equine dentist for proper diagnosis and/or treatment. |
| Sports massage is a positive, non-invasive therapy - incorporate it into your horse’s total health | |
| care regimen! |
Devon's Equine Massage
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| Help me get my hands on those horses! Refer 1 new client - after they get their 1st massage, you'll get 1/2 off your next massage!! |
| Devon's Equine Massage Serving MD - DE - PA - NJ (302) 494 - 5460 Devon Yourgulez, ESMT Certified by Equissage July 2005 |
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