Equine Massage Therapy
Back pain is an issue that can plague horse and human alike. Though back problems in the horse can be difficult to assess and get a handle on at times, new and ongoing research is lending itself to a better understanding of equine back pain and what we might be able to do to help prevent it. … Read the rest
Do horses naturally have a dominant side or is this something we inadvertently develop in them as a result of our riding and training?
Many mammalian species, like people, exhibit a preference for using one side of their body over the other — and do so with greater strength, co-ordination and dexterity than with the less favoured side. … Read the rest
As an equine massage therapist, my work is dedicated to keeping horses’ muscles (and related connective tissues) happy and healthy. But equine massage is only one part of the equation.
Promoting a strong and healthy musculoskeletal system is an ongoing process requiring the regular attention and care that only a horse-owner (or the horse’s regular rider or trainer) can provide. … Read the rest
I am thrilled to have Kathy from Horse Listening as our FIRST guest blogger here on EQ! Kathy has been involved in the equine industry for the past 20 years as a rider, boarder, horse owner, competitor, coach, trainer, and breeder. … Read the rest
Carrot stretches are an easy and effective way to develop the stabilizing muscles of the horse’s back. Recent studies have been able to show the significant effect of these exercises on the multifidus muscles – the small inter-vertebral muscles that help stabilize and protect the spine – when performed on a regular basis. … Read the rest
Healthy muscles play a key role in reducing the wear and tear on joints, tendons, ligaments and other important structures in the horse’s body. Tight, sore or underdeveloped muscles can limit a horse’s ability to move as they were designed, predisposing them to injury over time. … Read the rest
As an equine massage therapist I’ve spent a lot of time studying equine anatomy and physiology. And through that process I have grown to have a special appreciation for the kidneys – those little lopsided organs that work so tirelessly filtering the blood (the left kidney is typically slightly larger, and sits a little closer to the spine than the right). … Read the rest
Last winter I took up playing squash. It didn’t take long for me to realize just how much my game began to suffer when I started getting tired (alas, I cant say I was actually very good to begin with).
But besides the comic relief provided, the experience gave me renewed appreciation for what our horses do for us – whether that be jumping a course, chasing cattle, or negotiating the changing terrain on a trail. … Read the rest
Soundness in the horse is dependent on the healthy functioning of all the components of the musculoskeletal system. A horse’s joints need proper alignment and support in order to remain healthy and pain-free. An unstable or poorly aligned joint is subject to inappropriate strain and wear and tear and can contribute to joint inflammation and injury. … Read the rest
Equine Massage I travel throughout Southern Ontario for equine massage appointments, with two main service areas centring around: Guelph & the … Read more...
Equine massage therapy can be a powerful tool in relieving the tension and restrictions that develop in a horse’s muscles and associated connective tissues. Like us, horses develop aches and pains and areas … Read More...
Lindsay Day, REMT phone: (226) 820-2526 email: lindsay [at] eqmassage.ca Lindsay is currently based in the Guelph, Ontario area and offers equine massage therapy services throughout Southern and Central
