I recently did an equine photo session with Emma Trace, a qualified equine and human massage therapist, and was interested to learn all about the services she offers and the benefits of massage. I think it would be helpful to pass on the information so I asked Emma to write a guest blog post for us…
Equine sports massage can have a positive effect for the wellbeing of the horse, regardless of discipline, from the retired horse, happy hacker up to an international competition horse or racehorse.
Massage treatments can:
Enhance performance
Improve Suppleness
Aid recovery should your horse have an injury
Improve and increase circulation
Enhance muscle tone
Relax muscle spasm and release tension
Prevent and relieve adhesions (scar tissue)
Increase the range of movement
Reduce stress
Pre and post competition/exercise massage can benefit a horse, as the massage prepares the muscles before activity.
Post competition/exercise massages actively relax the muscle and remove toxins.
To adhere to the veterinary act, we always seek veterinary approval prior to the assessment and massage session.
Purlands Massage offers sports and remedial massage treatment for both horses and humans.
Purlands Massage is owned and operated by Emma Trace, primarily covering Somerset & Devon. We also run a satellite clinic in Surrey and West Sussex a few days a month. Please see www.surreyequinemassage.co.uk for further details and dates.
Emma’s aim is for all clients treated (horse, human or canine), is to enhance performance and to help all clients enjoy a pain free and active lifestyle. Regardless of your goal, should that be going out for a walking to preparing for a competition.
Emma is qualified in Equine Sports Massage, gaining an ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Equine Sports Massage and Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist (for people), gaining a BTEC level 5.