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The Emotional Benefits Of Equine Massage

Natural Horse Care Tips | Benefits Of Horse Massage Therapy | Equine Bodywork | Exercises For Horses | Natural Remedies For Horses | Essential Oils | Using Essential Oils For Horses | Healing Your Horse Naturally | Improve Flexibility And Performance In Horses Posted on October 25, 2017 by Lisa CarterJuly 19, 2021

You may be familiar with the therapeutic value of equine massage on a physical level.  But did you know that equine massage has great emotional benefit for horses as well?  It can be especially helpful to emotionally and physically traumatized horses, like those found in rescue situations.  Many of these horses have lost their trust in humans and have associated human interaction with pain and trauma.  Using equine massage, we can help to bridge the trust gap and start building healthy relationships with these horses.

In my visits to The Pegasus Project, a horse rescue located in Murchison, Texas, I mistakenly assumed the horses I would be performing bodywork on would have mainly physical issues.  However, it turns out that several of them included a strong emotional component as well.  They are very wary of human interaction.  My focus with these particular horses has been to help build trust and confidence with their human caretakers, in addition to helping them on a physical level.

Case in point…Simcha, the lovely Arabian gelding in the photo at right.  Apart from being quite out of shape when I first met him, Simcha is physically quite healthy.  He had no noticeable issues that might cause him pain or problems as a pleasure horse.  Weak abdominal muscles were his predominant issue.  He is, however, pretty skeptical when it comes to humans and new things in general.  It took several visits with him before he wouldn’t balk when I would reach out my hand to him.  I would just stand with him in his pen, not even attempting to halter him, until he would finally let out a breath and lower his head a bit.  He was just so unsure of what would happen!

With each visit, Simcha got braver and even seemed to look forward to our sessions, which consisted mostly of generally relaxing massage strokes, some abdominal exercises and some basic stretches.  The main goal of my sessions with Simcha was to change his expectation when it came to humans.  To help him understand that human touch could be a good thing and something he could look forward to.

Helping skeptical/emotionally traumatized horses change their perception of human contact is an important aspect of horsemanship and horse care.  Not only does this make a safer horse to be around, but also helps in the adopt-ability factor for a rescue horse.  And more importantly, this makes for a happier, healthier horse overall to be able to release trauma and let their guard down.

You too can help a horse in need by participating in a very special event called “Awaken:  A Vibrant Thymes Fall Festival”.  All the profits from this event will be donated to The Pegasus Project to help give horses a chance to find good loving forever homes.  I hope you will join me!  Learn more & get your tickets here – http://www.heavenlygaitsequinemassage.com/awaken/

The information in this article is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any condition or illness.  Nor is it meant replace proper veterinary care. It is meant for educational purposes only.  Always consult your chosen veterinary professional before starting your horse or other animal on any therapy. 


Lisa Carter, Certified Equine Massage Therapist, with her Arabian mare Siofhice. www.heavenlygaitsequinemassage.com.Lisa Carter is a Certified Equine Massage Therapist (CEMT), with multiple certifications from several different equine bodywork schools.  She incorporates her knowledge and experience with Parelli Natural Horsemanship, equine bodywork, using essential oils for animals and as a veterinary technician to provide her clients with the resources they need to make informed decisions for their horses.  She encourages and facilitates network building between equine health care professionals, working together to find the best combination of therapies to meet the needs of the “whole horse”.

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Does My Horse Really Need Stretching?

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Does my horse really need stretching?”  Let me answer that question with another question…Do you think you would benefit from stretching?

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Is Your Horse Equine Professional Friendly?

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Is your horse equine professional friendly?  This may seem like a silly question, but I think you’d be surprised at the number of horses I’ve encountered over the years (my own included) that are not.  Many of you will think … Continue reading →

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Rib Cage Mobilizing Exercises For The Horse – Part 2

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This is the second part of 2-part series on rib cage mobilizing exercises for the horse.  As mentioned in the previous article, horses can develop the habit over time of holding their ribs to one side, making them “one-sided”.  This … Continue reading →

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Teach Your Horse The Belly Lift Stretch

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This is a really simple and easy stretch to teach your horse.  It’s a great stretch for horses with weak, sagging toplines.  It allows the horse to mobilize the thoracic vertebra vertically and help to strengthen those abdominal muscles that … Continue reading →

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Lisa Carter is a Certified Equine Massage Therapist serving locations around North & Central Texas. She incorporates her knowledge and experience with equine bodywork, Parelli Natural Horsemanship, essential oils for animals, and as a veterinary technician to provide her clients with the resources they need to make informed decisions for their horses. Her mission - to build a network of equine health care professionals to work together to find the best combination of therapies to meet the needs of the "whole horse".

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