EQUINE
When should I consider treatment?
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Changes in performance:
- Unlevel or irregular movement - On the forehand - Loss of impulsion - Stopping at fences / Rushing at fences / Jumping flat - Bucking - Rearing - Jogging - Less flexible on one rein than the other - Throwing the head during transitions |
Changes in behaviour:
- Biting - Kicking - Behaving badly for the farrier - Loss of interest in surroundings - Over reactive to surroundings - Reluctance to be tacked up |
Other reasons to consider a treatment:
- Specific areas of soreness
- Recovery from injury - Change in saddle fitting - High workload - Asymeterical workload e.g. Polo, Racing - Conformational weakness - Maintenance treatment **Prevention is better than cure!** |
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How did these problems occur?
There are the obvious reasons such as slips and falls, which we may or may not have witnessed but also more subtle causes such as the cumulative effects of always mounting from the same side, a slightly unbalanced rider, conformational defects, poor foot balance. It is also important to take into consideration the fitting of tack and potential dental issues.
The body will compensate for imbalance or discomfort, these compensations can result in muscle tightness, altered weight distribution and subsequent vertebral misalignments. Back problems are often secondary to the main issue.
There are the obvious reasons such as slips and falls, which we may or may not have witnessed but also more subtle causes such as the cumulative effects of always mounting from the same side, a slightly unbalanced rider, conformational defects, poor foot balance. It is also important to take into consideration the fitting of tack and potential dental issues.
The body will compensate for imbalance or discomfort, these compensations can result in muscle tightness, altered weight distribution and subsequent vertebral misalignments. Back problems are often secondary to the main issue.
EQUINOLOGY® EQUINE BODY WORK
EEBW
is a method of applying sports massage, soft tissue mobilization, stretching
and range of motion techniques, as well as “focal” point work (stress and trigger
points) in order to address muscle dysfunction.
Specifically adapted soft tissue techniques compliment McTimoney
adjustments and work to provide a fully bespoke session for each horse.
All aspects of the horse or dogs daily routine, exercise plan, farriery, type of tack and fit, veterinary history, behavior etc. will be taken in to account during my visit to ensure a fully synchronized plan of action can be constructed, allowing the most benefit to be gained from each session.
All aspects of the horse or dogs daily routine, exercise plan, farriery, type of tack and fit, veterinary history, behavior etc. will be taken in to account during my visit to ensure a fully synchronized plan of action can be constructed, allowing the most benefit to be gained from each session.
EQUISSAGE
Equissage delivers a unique three way cyclic massage, encouraging the healing process by:
- Improving local blood circulation
- Improving venous drainage
- Improving lymphatic drainage and reducing swelling
- Releasing muscle tension
The Equissage back pad is used for 20minutes before a McTimoney treatment. Equissage encourages the patient to become more receptive as the muscles relax allowing the adjustments to take more of an effect.
When used on a frequent basis the Equissage machine can be used to help with the following conditions:
- Improving local blood circulation
- Improving venous drainage
- Improving lymphatic drainage and reducing swelling
- Releasing muscle tension
The Equissage back pad is used for 20minutes before a McTimoney treatment. Equissage encourages the patient to become more receptive as the muscles relax allowing the adjustments to take more of an effect.
When used on a frequent basis the Equissage machine can be used to help with the following conditions:
The Equissage machine can be rented on a monthly basis, so if you have a busy diary of events ahead, rent out the machine to aid warm up and cool down and also to ease your horses aching muscles, or if your horse has taken a fall try Equissage to speed up recovery.
For more information go to: www.equissage.co.uk
For more information go to: www.equissage.co.uk
