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Will my horse
enjoy his massage and how will I know? |
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Oh yes! Just as
us humans move our bodies to release the experience of a pain or
tension, so do our horses. Your horses personal signs of pleasure
from massage are visible signs of relaxation such as deeper
breathing (even groaning), sleepiness, the lowering of the neck,
head, eyelids, tail and shoulders. On areas experiencing the
release of tension or pain, the horse will often lean or stretch
into the therapists massage application. The horse beginning to
lick and chew in satisfaction is also a common sign of pleasure. |
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What can my
horse and I expect from the first massage? |
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Massage on its
own will always provide positive effects on the healthy horse.
However, do bear in mind the following very valid points. |
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The first
massage will provide positive and effective results to most
horses. |
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Initial
changes are usually seen within the horses character, either
calmer and more relaxed or more alert depending upon the
techniques and applications used and required. |
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The following
time you ride your horse (advised to wait 24 hours) you may
experience your horses more relaxed and free flowing strides |
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More noticeable
changes and healing obtained through Equine Massage Therapy will
take on average between 3 or 4 sessions, performed between every 4
- 7 days, depending upon your horses working discipline, general
fitness, general day to day care and regular maintenance routine. |
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The first
appropriate equine massage therapy session will: |
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Provide relief
to your horse from his muscular tension. |
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Provide benefits
from waking up sluggish circularatory systems giving your horse a
more relaxed lighter feel to his body. |
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Enhance his
proprioceptive sense |
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These benefits
will not remain a permanent part of his life unless incorporated
into his general maintenance and day to day routine care. |
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What happens during the first massage consultation? |
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When I first
visit a client with their horse I would have already obtained some
general information from the horse owner or groom (owners
permission needed before massage commences) at the time of
booking. This way, I have a good idea, though not an expectation
of possible requirements and needs of the horse. |
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I have a chat with the
horses owner or groom on the difficulties their horse is
experiencing, how long and when they are more noticeable. |
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I carry out Conformation
assessment of the horse along with the general working routine and
whether their horse lives in or out. |
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Establish tack
and rugs used, when and why. |
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Establish a
general overview of their horses diet. |
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Assess your
horses general gaits in walk and trot both straight and lateral. |
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I always
introduce myself to your horse, accustoming him to my smell, voice
and general presence around him whilst gaining a general overview
of his character. |
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Before beginning
the appropriate massage treatment , I explain to the owner / groom
what I shall be doing and why as well as explain what the horse
will experience. |
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Upon completion
of the initial Massage session I introduce the horse to some
gentle stretches relative to his condition, which again I explain
to the owner (groom). |
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The session is
ended with a chat to the owner on the findings and my
recommendations on future care such as future massages and
stretching programmes that the owner can incorporate into their
horses day to day care routine that can help, heal and prevent
certain difficulties personal to the horse with my findings on
this first visit. |
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I always provide
a fully detailed case report upon every massage visit. |
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What are your
fees? |
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A fully
inclusive massage, advice and stretching application is £35.00.
The first visit usually lasts 11/2 - 2 hours. Subsequent visits
are usually 1 - 11/2hours. The price is non-variable, thus should
the visit last longer than expected there is no extra charge. |
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Every client is
free to email or phone me anytime with any worries, concerns or
questions they may have in-between sessions. |
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Are there any
hidden extras? |
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NO! |
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The choice of
daytime, early morning, evening and weekend appointments are all
the same price. |
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Do you offer any
other services? |
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YES! |
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Group visits to
various equine establishments with discounts for 3+ |
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Daytime and
evening clinics at your equine establishment. |
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Competitive
events - pre-show, post-show inc show assistance for your horses
physical and psychological preparation and recuperation. |
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Any needs you
may have which are not detailed here I am happy to help you with.
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