Equine Massage

Deep Dive Assessment:

For horses needing a comprehensive assessment that are struggling in their training program or having behavior problems.

Assessment Includes:

  • Looking at tack to identify issues that can be causing discomfort or pain.

  • Movement assessment on the lunge line and under saddle.

  • Hands on investigation to identify areas of tension or discomfort.

  • Stretching exercises to identify mobility and range of motion.

  • Get a Plan of Action at the end of the visit catered to the specific needs of your horse.

Basic Massage

For horses that just need a relaxing massage to loosen tight or sore muscles.

Insured through BBI

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You will receive a write up after each visit documenting the findings as well as listing any exercises or stretching you can do between visits.

Lessons

Learn How To

  • Groom to prepare the muscles for the work ahead

  • How to properly warm up and cool down your horse for the best recovery

  • How to stretch your horse to help loosen the back and engage the core muscles

  • Learn quick and easy massage techniques to help with the recovery process of the muscles

  • Learn how to set your horses training schedule to make sure they get the right amount of work without overdoing it

  • How to mix things up to keep training interesting and reduce risks created by repetitive training

  • How to read your horses body language

  • How to read your horses musculature to how it’s adapting to the training

Rushed training and training that is repetitive will cause tension and asymmetries that can set your horse up for strains and injuries. Learn how to avoid these problems so your horse can stay active in the show ring or out on the trail. Whatever you do your horse will benefit from this specialized cross training.

Insured through Equisure

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Training

Your horses welfare is of the utmost importance. Using horsemanship principles and knowledge of the horses anatomical biomechanics your horse will be trained in a way that promotes a sound mind and body.

Insured through Equisure

Contact April Plummer

Direct Line 717-654-7743

Email astablepace@gmail.com