I studied Equine Sports Massage for two years to attain a distinction in the ICAT Diploma in April 2006. 

 

I am very interested in horse biomechanics and with a background in classical dressage, I am able to combine my knowledge of lateral movements with stretches to help build good posture and correct musculature in horses. 

 

Horses benefit from sports massage on many levels:

• Competing horses, like human athletes,  get lactic acid build up and become sore and tight. Massage removes these toxins from the body systems restoring the muscle back to a healthy state.

• Posture can be improved by releasing tight muscles and can encourage small postural muscles to work.

• Passive stretches allow joints to have their full range of movement restored.

• A relaxed body is a relaxed mind.

 

Some medical conditions benefit from regular massage as circulation and lymph drainage are improved.