Healthy Horses Equine Sports Massage

Healthy Horses Equine Sports Massage Providing equine massage therapy to horses of all ages and disciplines. Certified ESMT (Equine Spor

Ensuring a Healthy Partnership Between Horse & Rider

Benefits Of Massage Therapy
* Enhances Muscle Tone
* Improves Range of Motion
* Improves Circulation
* Promotes Healing

Serving NC Triad/Piedmont
Full Body Massage: $75

03/06/2021

Why is hoof function important in blood circulation?

The hoof is a long way away from the heart and the blood in it is subject to the laws of gravity. There are no muscles in the lower leg or hoof to aid in the return of venous blood to the heart.
The miracle of the haemodynamic system therefore plays a huge role in pumping the blood back up the leg while simultaneously acting as a hydraulic damper against the shock and forces of locomotion.

In order to do this efficiently, the system requires movement.
In order to do this efficiently the system needs to be engaged.

This has implications both for podiatry and for management and becomes very important in the case of injury and prolonged loading of supporting limbs.

Movement, and engagement and stimulation of the caudal hoof structures has proven to improve hoof health (Taylor et al. 2020). We know that in the wild horse roam for around 20 miles a day. How much is the lack of movement affecting the different systems of our horses?

Further reading on the haemodynamic system..
https://www.theequinedocumentalist.com/post/haemodynamic-mechanism-the-key-to-hoof-health

Further reading on the risks of supporting limb laminitis at this link.
https://www.theequinedocumentalist.com/post/supporting-limb-laminitis

10/11/2020

The rider's hand, good soft communication, correct aids and balance, saddle-fit, teeth even the trim and/or correct shoeing... so much affects the development of the right muscles in your horse's neck.
Did you know that in humans over 90% of tension headaches and migraines are caused by chronically tight neck- and shoulder muscles which put pressure on the nerves? I bet this is not different in horses!

This is a great picture - maybe have a look at your horse and compare to see whether your horse's development is on the right track :-)

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12/03/2019

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11/27/2019

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