Equine Massage

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Can I Perform Massage On My Horse?

Equine Massage

Massaging major muscle groups, specifically back and hip muscles, will improve a the use of your horses' musculature, and increase circulation. With GENTLE but, firm pressure, (preferably with a rubber grooma) or the use the heel of the hand, create circular massaging motions over the horses body. Usually begin at the poll, working down over the neck, shoulder, thru the back, sides, over the loin & croup, and down the rear quarters, first one side then the other, equally.

   

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