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Scientific evidence shows that massage

Increases and improves circulation
Enhances muscle tone and performance
Relaxes muscle spasms
Increases the range of movement
Relieves symptoms of pain and discomfort
Benefits the wellbeing of the horse, releases tension and aids mental relaxation

Whilst massage may not be a cure-all, it may also prove beneficial if you suspect that behavioural or training difficulties could be due to any musculoskeletal discomfort.

Signs can be as diverse as favouring one rein, lateral stiffness, reluctance to canter on one lead and maintain canter, bucking, holding the tail to one side, or trying to bite and kick when being saddled.

Massage also helps to prevent injury

To understand how we need to know more about muscles. More than 60% of the horse’s body weight is muscle. Small muscle injuries can take up to 90 days to become apparent (seen in a change of attitude, decreased performance and lameness) by which time they may have caused more serious injury. By promptly attending to these ‘minor’ muscle injuries it not only will enhance a horse’s performance but also may prevent future problems from occurring.