Equine Sports Massage

Benefits of Stretching

What is Equine Sports Massage?
Benefits of Massage
Stretching
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Stretching is something that should be included in any horses conditioning programme but has to be done correctly. It can be applied either after a massage session, during the warm-up and cool-down.

By regularly applying a stretching regime combined with massage your horse can achieve:
 
A longer stride,
 
Improved performance,
 
Better range of motion therefore improving lateral movements,
 
Improves circulation and strength of  muscle contractions,
 
Reduces warm-up time,
 
Reduces tension, stiffness and soreness,
 
Gradually lengthens and stretches scar tissue in the tendons.