Equine Sports Massage benefits ALL ages, ALL disciplines, ALL pain levels
60% of your horse's body weight is his MUSCLE -- keep those muscles in top condition!
Discipline
Hunter/Jumper
Dressage
Western Gaming
Endurance
Cross-Country
Lesson / Schooling Horses
Pleasure / Family Horses
Standardbred Trotter / Pacer
Driving / Pleasure / Competition
Arabians, Saddlebreds, Morgans,
and Thoroughbreds
Three-Day Event
Massage is great for ALL breeds of horse, from Clydesdales to Miniature Horses.
60% of your horse's body weight is his MUSCLE -- keep those muscles in top condition!
Discipline
Hunter/Jumper
Dressage
Western Gaming
Endurance
Cross-Country
Lesson / Schooling Horses
Pleasure / Family Horses
Standardbred Trotter / Pacer
Driving / Pleasure / Competition
Arabians, Saddlebreds, Morgans,
and Thoroughbreds
Three-Day Event
Massage is great for ALL breeds of horse, from Clydesdales to Miniature Horses.
Devon's Equine Massage - How each discipline impacts your horse's body
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Typically Sore Muscle Areas & Why They are Sore
Hindquarters & forelimbs are stressed before & after the jump.
Horses may tense muscles to avoid slipping.
Affected areas: poll & shoulder
Muscles are tensed & tightly controlled to keep the body
collected and in proper position. Flexibility & extension of the
muscle are equally important.
Affected areas: neck, poll, shoulders, point of hip
Cutting corners at high speeds requires great agility & explosive
energy. Quick or sliding stops require great muscle control.
Affected areas: withers to ribs (serratus thoracis), hamstring
Long rides require a lot of energy & stamina - fatigue leads to the
overuse of secondary muscles (and disqualification). Rough &
ever-changing terrain lead to increased chance of injury & strain.
Affected areas: shoulder, back, hamstring
Jumping up & down hillsides stresses hindquarters (which provide
jumping propulsion) and forelimbs withstand a lot of impact
during landings. These horses also run on rough, unfamiliar, and
uneven terrain, which increases chance of injury & strain.
Affected areas: hindquarters, forelimbs, chest, back
Ever-changing, sometimes inexperienced riders can mean a
heavy/rough seat & jerky, hard hands. These horses circle the
ring for many hours and are under saddle a lot. Massage can
help prevent & treat frequent lameness and keep horses working.
Affected areas: back & neck
Though riders may be experienced, they will all have different
weight, riding styles, & seats on your horse's back. Horses may
also be worked infrequently and ridden for longer periods of
time. Massage keeps muscles in shape when not ridden,
prevents tying up, and balances the body out.
Affected areas: back & neck - depending on workouts, other
muscles may be affected
Horses pull a considerable weight & require sustained stamina to
win. Massage increases circulation, thereby increasing muscle
productivity & power, and increases endurance.
Affected areas: left shoulder & right hindquarters
Normal riding can stress muscles, as outdoor terrain is not exactly
smooth & unblemished. Cantering, jumping, agile turning, and
stopping all require great muscle power.
Affected areas: front of shoulder, chest, hindquarters
Current research indicate these four breeds may have a genetic
disposition to tying up (azoturia). Regular massage therapy & fat
supplements containing rice bran in grain rations help.
Affected areas: poll, back of shoulder (tricep), stifle joint
Strap an S on your horse's back because he's Superman.
Affected areas: all of the above muscles & muscle areas
Hindquarters & forelimbs are stressed before & after the jump.
Horses may tense muscles to avoid slipping.
Affected areas: poll & shoulder
Muscles are tensed & tightly controlled to keep the body
collected and in proper position. Flexibility & extension of the
muscle are equally important.
Affected areas: neck, poll, shoulders, point of hip
Cutting corners at high speeds requires great agility & explosive
energy. Quick or sliding stops require great muscle control.
Affected areas: withers to ribs (serratus thoracis), hamstring
Long rides require a lot of energy & stamina - fatigue leads to the
overuse of secondary muscles (and disqualification). Rough &
ever-changing terrain lead to increased chance of injury & strain.
Affected areas: shoulder, back, hamstring
Jumping up & down hillsides stresses hindquarters (which provide
jumping propulsion) and forelimbs withstand a lot of impact
during landings. These horses also run on rough, unfamiliar, and
uneven terrain, which increases chance of injury & strain.
Affected areas: hindquarters, forelimbs, chest, back
Ever-changing, sometimes inexperienced riders can mean a
heavy/rough seat & jerky, hard hands. These horses circle the
ring for many hours and are under saddle a lot. Massage can
help prevent & treat frequent lameness and keep horses working.
Affected areas: back & neck
Though riders may be experienced, they will all have different
weight, riding styles, & seats on your horse's back. Horses may
also be worked infrequently and ridden for longer periods of
time. Massage keeps muscles in shape when not ridden,
prevents tying up, and balances the body out.
Affected areas: back & neck - depending on workouts, other
muscles may be affected
Horses pull a considerable weight & require sustained stamina to
win. Massage increases circulation, thereby increasing muscle
productivity & power, and increases endurance.
Affected areas: left shoulder & right hindquarters
Normal riding can stress muscles, as outdoor terrain is not exactly
smooth & unblemished. Cantering, jumping, agile turning, and
stopping all require great muscle power.
Affected areas: front of shoulder, chest, hindquarters
Current research indicate these four breeds may have a genetic
disposition to tying up (azoturia). Regular massage therapy & fat
supplements containing rice bran in grain rations help.
Affected areas: poll, back of shoulder (tricep), stifle joint
Strap an S on your horse's back because he's Superman.
Affected areas: all of the above muscles & muscle areas
| Devon's Equine Massage Serving MD - DE - PA - NJ (302) 494 - 5460 Devon Yourgulez, ESMT Certified by Equissage July 2005 |
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Journal's 10/06 Spark!
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