Equine Massage Therapy
This article was originally published in Canadian Thoroughbred, March 2014.
Marc-Andre Blouin didn’t necessarily start out with the intention of racing all his horses barefoot, but since he started, he hasn’t turned back. “When we started out, one of the things for us was, they had to be horses first, which meant that they got turned out,” says Blouin. … Read the rest
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
Research into the detection of subtle lameness in racehorses and new methods of monitoring equine tendon injury and healing are among the research projects to be funded in 2013 by the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation.
The racing industry in North America has long been one of the most significant contributors of funding for equine research projects that help improve the health and welfare of horses, through the development of targeted treatments, refined diagnostics and an improved understanding of equine disease processes. … Read the rest
Here’s a look back at some of the most notable, significant or otherwise interesting studies of 2012.
This study, which was conducted at the Animal Health Trust in the UK, was the first to objectively assess the association between saddle slip and hindlimb lameness in horses, and with some really interesting findings. … Read the rest
Scientific research on equine massage is still in its infancy, so I am always excited when I see new studies coming out.
Indeed, as more and more people incorporate therapies like massage, chiropractic and physiotherapy into the health-care management of their horses, there is a concurrent need for more research to ensure that the best practices and most effective treatments are employed. … Read the rest
There’s been lots of interesting research going on in the field of equine sports medicine.
Stay tuned for a look at the latest in equine massage, physical therapy and biomechanics research.
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
