Equine Sports Massage Therapy (ESMT)

Although equine massage seems to be a new treatment in the field, it is not. Historians note that massage therapy of horses can be traced back thousands of years to the Greeks. Today, in Europe, the U.K., Canada, Asia and the Pacific Rim, massage therapy is used extensively to enhance equine athletic ability.

What is the Purpose of ESMT?

EMST helps maintain a horse’s healthy muscle function by directly uncovering and treating the causes of muscle-related problems before they have a chance to result in injury.

The benefits of ESMT include:

• Alleviation of pain and soreness from strenuous training
• Improved quality of life
• Enhanced performance without medication
• Reduced recovery time from injury and illness
• Improved carriage and gait
• Improved respiratory, digestive, immune and neural systems
• Help in correcting muscle-related issues
• Reduced stress levels
• Increased range-of-motion
• Assists in diagnosing lameness
• Facilitates prevention of injury, saving you money