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Heat and cold applications are used to relieve pain in acute or chronic conditions and in inflammatory disorders for both humans and animals. Heat and cold are still the best treatment in the practice of pain control. Because they affect […]

Performance horses, like human athletes, work very hard to reach top results.  Unfortunately, such demanding training often results in soreness, stiffness and sometimes in injuries and pain. The right combination of massage therapy, stretching and hydrotherapy modalities can help you […]

You know how good you feel after a massage. Believe it or not, your horse might enjoy, and benefit from one too. In this article, learn all about the benefits of equine massage to sooth your animal’s aches, or just […]

The atmosphere in which you work will directly influence the efficacy of the massage. What follows are some suggestions for making massage treatment safe for both you and your horse. Do’s Do evaluate the horse’s health by checking his vital […]

During the massage of your horse, you can easily assess if your animal shows signs of dehydration or not. Though the quality of your touch, you can tell. Usually a general loss of skin elasticity and an increase in muscle […]

Being able in a short period to assist the blood circulation with a simple short massage routine is an advantage that most professional athletes put on their side.  You horse benefits of the same advantage just after a ride or […]

The term contra-indication is used to describe specific situations in which you should not massage a horse and in which you should seek the advice of your veterinarian. General Contra-Indications Do not massage when the horse’s temperature is over 102° Fahrenheit (F) or 39° […]

The term Cold-Back refers to an inflammatory condition of the muscles of the back. Most of us have seen horses with cold backs ranging from mild to severely tender, with the horse flitching down as soon as you touch his […]