Horses are my main passion!
They are a little different from most of the other animals that share our lives, for several reasons:
- their size – most horses are much bigger than the average ‘pet’
- their nature as a herd animal
- the nature of our interaction with them, particularly riding
Horses pick up on what we are feeling and their behaviour can reflect this back to us. This means it can be very beneficial to share these sessions with your horse. Not only will it help you both to feel relaxed and promote wellbeing, it will also enhance the bond of love and trust between you.
“Robyn has such a wealth of experience and ethical way of working, it would even benefit the most experienced of horse owners,”
-Maria Foxwell
Equine Massage
Massage is a wonderful therapy that uses stroking and kneading techniques to encourage your horse to enter into a calm state. This allows his body to go into its Rest and Repair mode, supporting healthy digestion, recovery from illness or injury and general wellbeing.
Does your horse suffer from any of the following:
- Areas of tightness in the body
- Stiffness in the joints
- Scar tissue
- Loss of muscle tone
- Poor circulation
If so, this massage will help to:
- Loosen the muscles
- Increase joint mobility
- Break down scar tissue
- Increase circulation helping to remove toxins and bring in vital oxygen and nutrients
Also, if your horse is:
- Nervous
- Unused to human touch
- Anxious in certain situations
- Showing behavioural issues
In addition, this massage is a great support to general wellbeing as it:
- Promotes healthy digestion
- Strengthens the immune system
- Supports skin suppleness
- Deepens respiration
- Encourages lymph drainage
- Helps to decrease heart rate and blood pressure
This massage can help, as it is very soothing and calming. It also encourages the release of endorphins, those ‘feel-good’ hormones, which can help your horse to be relaxed and happy.
