Horse, human and hound...we have a lot in common! We are all made up of bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia and prone to muscular stress and injury. 

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Massage has been popular for many years and is now more widely accepted for animals. We should not perceive it to be a luxury for the modern-day 'pampered pet' and instead appreciate its endless benefits. Whether your beloved horse or dog is young or old; competes or is retired; or is a much loved companion, massage therapy is one way to protect and rehabilitate from everyday stresses, enhance quality of life and optimise physical and emotional well-being.

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Some benefits:

• relieves muscular stress, spasm and tension, stress points and trigger points

• regulates essential working systems e.g. cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, lymphatic

• prevents muscle soreness from over-exertion

• reduces influence of scar tissue & adhesions on surrounding structures

• enhances circulation & delivery of oxygen, blood & nutrients

• improves metabolism

• supports injury prevention & rehabilitation

• increases mobility, range of movement, flexibility & suppleness

• optimises peak performance & fitness

• enhances positive mood 

• reduces anxiety, nervousness and touch-shyness

• improves quality of sleep

• induces calm & relaxation

• promotes homeostasis - a state of equilibrium within the body

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