Increase range of motion
Following treatment, horses can have a much greater freedom of movement.  It increases general suppleness.  Catch the judges’ eye with more expressive dressage/showing movements, achieve that extra inch show jumping, increase a stride for eventing or racing.  Gait quality and posture can be hugely improved.

Reduced risk of injury
Why wait for a sprain or injury to occur?  Sports Massage addresses tired, overused or traumatised muscle restoring it to maximum working efficiency thus avoiding injury before it occurs.  Relieves muscle tension and spasm and frees nerve pathways.  A horse moving freely and efficiently has less wear and tear on joints, tendons and ligaments.  Think fewer days off riding through injury this year!

Increased stamina
Soft, relaxed muscles working at optimum performance allow horses to keep going longer, more comfortably in both the short and the long term.  A more efficient, comfortable horse will have a much longer working life

Improved circulation
Sports massage increases blood flow to the muscles generally and particularly in areas of muscle adhesion, which will have been broken down after treatment.  This allows faster recovery and better working muscle efficiency.  Toxins and waste products are also dispersed and removed in blood supply.

Rehabilitation
Working with your vet or once discharged from care, horses can benefit greatly from ongoing treatment and specific stretching exercise in order to regain muscle tone and efficiency and break down scar tissue

Sense of well-being
Promotes relaxation, horses mainly respond very well to treatment and enjoy the pampering.  The thorough nature of the massage means both superficial and deep muscles are addressed.  Often an improvement in treatment will be seen once a problem is resolved.