The benefits of Equine complementary therapy are becoming increasingly well recognised.  For example Equine body work can increase the performance and stride, vital for a competition horse. A regular massage programme will also promote faster and better recovery from strenuous competition. Another benefit of equine body work is to detect soft tissue issues and muscular changes at a much earlier stage. For example horses will adapt movement to compensate for any weaknesses, pain or problems. Sometimes a problem is secondary as other muscle groups work harder to compensate.

• Possible Benefits Include
• Elongates muscle fibres and improves elasticity
• Breaks up adhesions
• Increases range of motion
• Improves stamina
• Improves the disposition
• Improves muscle balance and posture
• Reduces stress, anxiety and fatigue
• Provides comfort to muscle injuries
• Releases muscles from spasm and contraction
• Assists in the prevention of muscle atrophy (muscle wasting) after trauma
• Enhances the performance and gait quality
• Increases circulation
• Enhances muscle tone and balance
• Reduces tactile defence
• Assesses physical condition
• Removes waste products
• As a preventative measure, subtle tissue changes are noticed at an earlier stage