01/29/2026
š„¶ Virginia called⦠it wants its muscles back. š„¶
Cold temps =
š“ tighter muscles
š“ reduced circulation
š“ less flexibility
š“ longer warm-ups (and grumpier attitudes)
When muscles get cold, they contract and donāt want to let go. Thatās when your horse can feel short-strided, resistant, or just off. Massage helps counteract the cold by:
āļø increasing circulation
āļø warming soft tissue
āļø improving range of motion
āļø keeping joints and muscles happy
Think of massage like a warm blanket from the inside out. š§£
Whether your horse is a weekend warrior, seasoned performance partner, or a senior who already hates winter as much as we doāconsistent bodywork can be the difference between āstiff and soreā and āloose and ready.ā
āļø Cold weather is unavoidable. Tight horses donāt have to be.