Services and Pricing

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Remedial and maintenance massages help to: 

• detect areas of tightness and abnormalities 
• assist in rehabilitation, pain reduction and injury management 
• have a calming and relaxing influence on the horse and reduces tension held in the body. 

Each massage treatment is tailored to the individual horse, but does include: 

• discussion with the horse owner regarding any concerns/questions
• gait analysis and assessment of the horse’s movement
• passive stretching 
• recommendations for ongoing management/exercises.

For pricing of regular scheduled massages (weekly, fortnightly or monthly), and for pricing for group visits (where there are two or more horses), please email me or call. 

Pre-Event Sports Massage is performed prior to competition or intense work to prepare the body for athletic activity. The techniques employed warm up the muscles (improving stretch and recoil), stimulate the circulatory system, release endorphins, relieve any tightness in the body, and loosen joints. 

Doing a pre-event massage reduces the chance of injury during competition and helps with the horse’s endurance. Massage treatment includes stretching.

Performed after a competition or workout to flush toxins, reduce the build-up of lactic acid, prevent stiffness and soreness, and return muscle tone to a relaxed state. Includes passive stretching.

The post event massage is best done when the horse has settled down a bit following the event; when the heart rate, temperature and respiratory rate have returned to normal levels; and prior to being loaded onto a float for the journey home.