EquiFit Therapies

EquiFit Therapies EquiFit Therapies addresses the painful patterns of performance equine athletes as well as the everyday equine partner.

When an injury or disease occurs, it decreases the rate of ATP production. There is less energy to transport the nutrien...
01/28/2021

When an injury or disease occurs, it decreases the rate of ATP production. There is less energy to transport the nutrients and the flow slows dramatically. The cells do not have enough energy to kick-start the repair process. All of the cells within the body use tiny sequences of electric current to monitor and regulate a stable state. When there is injury, damage or disease to a tissue, these sequences don’t work correctly.
By introducing microcurrent into the body, ATP production has been found to increase by up to 500%, kick starting and accelerating the body’s own recovery, allowing for the reduction of pain and inflammation, and healing to start earlier. Whether it be human or animal the body consist of cells. The pain is the same. Re-educate, regenerate and recover inside out.

During the daily rigors of training, your horse experiences post-exercise soreness, pain and chronic tension resulting f...
02/27/2020

During the daily rigors of training, your horse experiences post-exercise soreness, pain and chronic tension resulting from the general progression of training and an increase in workload with the upcoming competitions.
One of the most common causes of soft tissue pain and restriction is the development of trigger points within the skeletal muscle and/or the connective tissue fascia that envelops all soft tissue. A trigger point is a hyper-irritable point that is painful or tender upon palpation. The development of trigger points leads to muscle weakness and a limitation in range of motion and flexibility. In humans, we often recognize trigger points as “knots” commonly found in our neck and shoulders.Through the proper application of massage therapy techniques, stretching, and joint mobility exercises, your equine massage therapist provides the tools your horse needs to maintain optimal health and greatly reduce the likelihood of injury.

Work strengthens muscles, but overwork leads to strain and pain. The large muscles of the back and hindquarters make up ...
01/07/2020

Work strengthens muscles, but overwork leads to strain and pain. The large muscles of the back and hindquarters make up a sport horse's drive train, and they can be strained if they're asked to work too hard for too long. Most muscle strains are mild, and the amount of damage varies but this is a common injury, and it can be enough to keep your horse from performing his best. As they work often they can become sore in the back, hindquarters and gaskins. Heavy muscling and general heaviness seem to add to the problem. Give your horse a few days off to see if the mild signs disappear. If they don't, or if they recur when he goes back to work, ask your veterinarian to check him. Any underlying causes will have to be addressed for his back to improve:

The most complex joint in the horse is the stifle joint. The joint includes the kneecap and its ligaments, which give st...
01/07/2020

The most complex joint in the horse is the stifle joint. The joint includes the kneecap and its ligaments, which give structural stability. Similar to the human knee, the stifle is located on the horse’s hind limbs. Encircling the whole stifle joint is a thin capsule that has a special fluid that assists with shock absorption and lubrication. Certain ligaments that cause the leg to not bend too much in either direction are present inside and outside of the stifle. Trauma to the stifle, the horse’s most complex joint, can lead to stifle injury; in addition, some horses experience developmental disorders of the stifle, which will impact them as foals or young horses. To prevent injuries or lessen them be aware of their limitations and condition them to be in condition to perform.

We all know that horses were not exactly made to carry people on their backs, let alone perform at the levels we expect ...
10/08/2019

We all know that horses were not exactly made to carry people on their backs, let alone perform at the levels we expect of them. Small wonder then that at some time in their career, most horses suffer some form of damage, either through injury or wear and tear.
Add to this the fact that horses, being naturally prey animals, will attempt to mask any sign of weakness, that would leave them open to attack from predators, and you are left with a lot of horses struggling to perform.
The compensatory patterns then set up in the body, create unnatural forces on other muscles and limbs, which over the years become overworked and painful. By this time the horse may start to show signs of physical distress or behavioral problems. These include such symptoms as bucking or rearing; reluctance to run; going disunited; difficulty in changing canter lead; intermittent lameness; resistance or becoming shut down and generally grumpy. You see horses experience pain just like humans but can't tell us where they hurt. Listen with your heart.

Do you want to sit on a tight, braced back, or a soft and supple horse that seems to float on air? Healthy fascia lets t...
09/27/2019

Do you want to sit on a tight, braced back, or a soft and supple horse that seems to float on air? Healthy fascia lets the muscles slide and glide over each other – and you’d be surprised just how much better even your soundest horse can feel when their fascia is in optimum condition. Defensive fascia locks the horse’s muscles down like shrink wrap. That’s no exaggeration…In the horse, muscular problems frequently manifest as crookedness, contact issues, rigidity and stiffness, and behavioral problems, just to name a few, I suggest you have a feel for where your horse’s body feels tight and where the muscles seem velvety soft and well-hydrated. This tightness does not just go away as a matter of fact it can become worse. Equine soft tissue release is a simple answer.

It’s not just for recovery and rehab! Equine massage therapy can also help your horse perform well by maintaining better...
09/24/2019

It’s not just for recovery and rehab! Equine massage therapy can also help your horse perform well by maintaining better health. During the daily rigors of schooling, your horse experiences post-exercise soreness, pain and chronic tension resulting from the general progression of training and an increase in workload with the changing seasons. Many riders are not made aware of these physical restrictions until a significant training issue develops, such as a reluctance to engage the hindquarters, perhaps even refusals, bucking, spooking or rearing. Neglecting to address these issues leaves our horses open to injuries such as bowed tendons, suspensory injuries, check ligament tears, sacroiliac sprain (better known as hunter’s bump), and vertebral misalignment, to name just a few. One of the greatest benefits of massage therapy is its ability to isolate and address the cause of these issues, allowing the horse to perform restriction-free and at his utmost potential.

Comparisons of humans to horses logically can start with the anatomy. We stand upright; horses stand prone on their four...
09/09/2019

Comparisons of humans to horses logically can start with the anatomy. We stand upright; horses stand prone on their four limbs. What we call our knees are the stifles of horses, and our heels or ankles are horses’ hocks. Our foot is their cannon bone, and from the fetlocks to the ground are our fingers and toes. Our fingernail is their hoof, and our nail growth generates from the cuticle, their hoof from the coronary band. The hoof is the weight-bearing structure so susceptible to laminitis (founder). Humans don’t founder, although a diabetic’s loss of blood supply to the legs has some comparable pathology. Horses are an ambulatory species that must stand and walk. Humans can go to bed for rest. Horses can’t! Their size dictates that excessive ground contact causes skin, muscle, and bone secondary trauma. Stress, sports injuries can leave you and your equine on the sidelines. Think of what massage can do for your aches and pains and apply that to your equine to relieve some of their aches and pains. Get them back on the right track as well as you.

Equine sports massage therapy is a maintenance and preventative tool to help keep your horse in prime condition by using...
07/30/2019

Equine sports massage therapy is a maintenance and preventative tool to help keep your horse in prime condition by using therapeutic hands-on techniques. Sports massage encourages muscle relaxation and blood flow and it increases range of motion. Muscular problems are cumulative, so if one muscle is tight then the horse's body will compensate; this is especially concerning when you take into consideration that 60% of the horse's body weight is muscle.
Like human athletes, the equine muscular system and fascial tissue accumulate stress. Trauma may arise from repetitive training or an injury, etc.
Whether you own a performance horse or a companion, every horse can benefit. Every. Horse.

Equine Sports massage provides great therapeutic value to any horse’s life. Massage is an effective way to stimulate blo...
06/06/2019

Equine Sports massage provides great therapeutic value to any horse’s life. Massage is an effective way to stimulate blood flow, enhance muscle tone, increase range of motion, alleviate pain and reduce inflammation. In addition, it is a great way to improve quality of life for your equine friend.
How often does a horse need to get a massage?
“It depends on what your horse’s job is. If you have a high level competition horse, then every 6 weeks is likely ideal. Horses at a less strenuous level, likely every 8 weeks. It depends on what your horse’s history is, the pain level they are having, their exercise requirements, and any underlying condition.” Look, Listen and Feel for tender areas. They can tell you if you listen.

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