All horses can benefit from massage - elite athletes, recreational mounts, backyard pets and pasture ornaments - Big to small and all sizes in between!  Benefits include:

• Improves circulation by increasing blood flow to muscles.
• Relieves tension.
• Enhances muscle tone.
• Increases range of motion and improves balance.
• Promotes natural rapid healing from injuries.
• Aids in injury prevention.
• Eases muscle spasms.
• Reduces inflammation.
• Removes toxins.
• Generally improves disposition/attitude.
• Decreases anxiety.
• Improves concentration.

Massage can also help specifically address a number of health issues. Bodywork can:

• Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body's natural defense system.
• Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
• Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
• Improve the condition of the body's largest organ—the skin.
• Increase joint flexibility.
• Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue.
• Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
• Reduce postsurgery adhesions and swelling.
• Reduce spasms and cramping.
• Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
• Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller.