their potential due to adhesions from old injuries and muscle spasms.
Physiological:
- Reduces muscle tension and strain
- Removes muscle toxins
- Improves circulation
- Increases range of motion and flexibility
- Reduces chances of injury
- Enhances injury recovery
- Allows muscles to perform to their maximum capacity
- Frees nerve pathways
- Balances blocked energy flow
- Improves and maintains muscle tone
Psychological:
- Calming
- Relaxing
- Relieves stress
- Stimulating
Have you noticed any of these common muscular problems in your horse?
- Refusing or resisting leads
- Loss of impulsion
- Short, choppy strides
- "Off" for no apparent reason
- Saddle slipping to one side
- Resistance to lateral work or backing
- Poor disposition or 'touchy' in certain muscle areas
- Girthiness
- Back soreness and hollowing
- Uneven muscular development
- Decreased range of motion
60% of your horse's weight is musculoskeletal. Don't ignore it! This is the system responsible for
motion.
Remember: Tight muscles are shortened muscles. This leads to soft tissue injuries!