Benefits of Equine Massage

• prevents injury

• improve performance

• improve circulation

• relieve congestion

• increase red blood cell count

• stimulates the lymphatic system

• hastens the elimination of wastes and toxic debris

• relaxes muscle spasms

• relieves tension

• helps to return venous blood to the heart, and eases the strain on this vital organ

• increases nutrition to the tissues by improving general circulation and increases the interchange of substances between the blood and tissue cells and heightening tissue metabolism

• lengthens connective tissue and breaks down/prevents the formation of adhesions and reduces the danger of fibrosis

• helps to lessen inflammation in the joints and in turn alleviates pain

• increases blood supply and nutrition to muscles without adding to their load of toxic lactic acid. Thus helps to prevent buildup of harmful "fatigue" products resulting from strenuous exercise

• generally improves the disposition of the horse

• enhances muscle tone and increases range of motion