Isla Millar

Did you know that your horse has approximately 700 muscles which typically make up almost 55% of his body weight?

Whether it be the self carriage required in dressage or the explosive efforts of jumping, your horse is using these muscles all of the time and in different ways depending upon what you ask of him. They play a key role in his general wellbeing and performance but are often overlooked.

Equine Sports Massage is a "hands on" complementary therapy which uses professional sports massage techniques to manipulate the skin, muscles and soft tissues. The techniques have different effects enabling the massage to be adapted to suit the needs of your individual horse. The aim is to help achieve supple, well functioning muscles to enable your horse to do his work in comfort an perform to his full potential.

Whatever level you and your horse are working at, there are many ways that massage can benefit your horse including relaxation, reduced discomfort, release of muscle tension or spasm, increased suppleness, and improved post-event recovery. Regular massage can also help decrease the chance of injury and prevent compensatory muscular problems following injury. To find out more about massage and discuss how it could help your horse contact Isla.

Veterinary permission is always required.