Massage Therapy

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Our Massage Therapy sessions are designed to relax your equine athlete. We use integrative techniques that improve circulation, aid in relieving stuck fascia and reduce muscle tension. This helps your horse perform at their peak level.

Each session is tailored to you and your horseʼs unique needs. Whether it’s specifically for a competition or for regular care, our expert knowledge allows us to pinpoint problem areas and find custom solutions. We focus on enhancing mobility and boosting overall athleticism. Your horse deserves to be the best it can be!

Every horse is different. Because of that, we work at a pace that suits them, building trust and comfort first. This is necessary to ensure we get the most out of each session. Happy horses tend to be more willing to work and let go of more stuck tension. We’re here to make that happen for your athlete!

In the days following each session, you should notice your horse moving with greater ease and confidence. Routine massage therapy not only helps in recovery but can also help prevent injuries. Let us help your horse reach their full potential on the track or in the arena!

Join our growing family of happy horse owners who trust us with their equine athletes. Schedule your session today and see the difference our Massage Therapy can make. Your horseʼs best performance is just a session away!

Kinesiology Taping

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Kinesiology Taping, or KT Tape, for horses is just like that of humans. Tape safe for the skin is applied in specific ways with varying tension and directions in order to best serve the problem areas of muscle within the horse. KT Tape varies in how long it is left on, generally ranging from 3 to 5 days.

KT Tape, focuses on stabilizing and supporting muscles during movement and decreasing tension over time. Additionally, it improves circulation and movement of lymph throughout the body.

KT Tape aids to reduce pain, inflammation and stuck fascia while improving the function of structures surrounding muscles. Overall, the result is better, faster healing and improved movement.

Are you interested in specialized taping for your horse? Click the button below for a consultation!

Moxa and Acupressure

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Moxa is a go-to solution for enhancing your horseʼs well-being. Made from Chinese Mugwort, these sticks provide gentle, warming heat once lit. Scientifically proven, they stimulate blood flow and ease tension in muscles, promoting relaxation and healing. Moxa is perfect for post-exercise care or soothing sore spots.

I like to use Moxa as an introduction to horses that seem a little apprehensive or anxious at first. Asking a horse to trust a stranger with their body can be overwhelming, and in my experience, Moxa can help relieve that initial anxiety.

Acupressure is not to be mistaken for acupuncture. The two are different, but have similar principles. Acupressure focuses on significant locations throughout the body and promotes healing through the use of pressure. Acupuncture targets these same areas, but uses needles and requires a veterinarian.

Some of my favorite acupressure points throughout the body improve mental focus or clarity, immune function, pain relief, and circulatory function. Acupressure is something that can greatly benefit a horse that cannot tolerate much from massage at that given time. Learn more by clicking the button below!

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

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MLD is a gentle massage technique utilized to help relieve swelling in the body (primarily the legs) by promoting the circulation of the lymphatic system. This works by opening up lymph nodes in specific locations within the body and “pushing” the fluid from swollen areas to these nodes. These nodes then carry the lymph throughout the body and can ultimately reduce the swelling.

I have used this method on a mare (pictured here) with acute swelling in the left hock resulting from fighting with pasture mates. The veterinarian ruled out bone injury via x-rays, and recommended soft tissue support and reducing the swelling. MLD cleared the swelling completely within 2 days after one single session. It is a powerful, yet gentle, tool that can facilitate faster recovery time.

MLD is not recommended for horses that are fighting an infection, as the use of this method can prevent white blood cells from clustering around bacteria or viruses and ridding them of the body. Additionally, ruling out severe injury from a veterinarian first is vital to responsibly utilizing MLD as a helpful method of swelling reduction.