Horse Health

Many horses dislike equine massage in the morning. Learn when to avoid horse massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

Knowing your horse is one of the most important parts of equine massage. Learn more about the importance of understanding horses for massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

Understanding a horse's response to equine massage is important for determining whether the horse enjoys massage. Learn how to read equine massage responses with tips from a certified equine...

Calming a fearful horse for equine massage is the most important part of a horse massage. Learn more about giving fearful horses a massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

Some horses have sensitive skin which may cause problems with equine massage. Learn how to give sensitive horses massages with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this...

Equine massage for tired horses requires some special considerations. Learn more about horse massage for tired horses with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free...

An equine massage for sore horses can be very helpful in relieving soreness. Learn more about horse massage for sore horses with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this...

Almost anyone with a horse can do equine massage. Learn more about who is able to massage horses with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

Equine massage does not require extensive knowledge of horse muscle structure. Learn some of the basics of horse massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free...

Equine massage can be done as frequently as once or twice a week. Learn more about horse massage frequency with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

While equine massage can be done by almost anyone it is important to know your physical limitations. Learn more about the limitations of horse massage with tips from a certified equine sports...

Understanding horse muscle structure for equine massage is not required but it does help. Learn basic horse muscle structure for horse massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

Before you begin an equine massage it is important to ensure the horse is comfortable. Learn more about comfort level for horse massages with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

Equine massage is not recommended for sick or injured horses. Learn more about appropriate times for horse massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse...

Start equine massage on the horse's chest with palm compression. Learn how to do equine massage on the horse's chest with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free...

Equine forelegs massage will use the heels of your hands. Learn how to do equine massage on the horse's forelegs with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse...

For equine spinal massage it's important to keep your hand over the kidney to prevent any damage. Learn how to do equine massage on the horse's spinal area with tips from a certified equine...

Working on a horse's ribs during equine massage allows you to check for sore areas. Learn how to do equine massage on the horse's ribs with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

An equine abdominal massage should be gentle, without apply a lot of pressure. Learn how to do equine massage on the horse's abdomen with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner...

Many horses have a tight hamstring area and can benefit from equine massage. Learn how to do equine massage on the horse's hamstrings with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner...

To massage a horse's hind legs fist compression is a good technique of equine massage. Learn how to do equine massage on the horse's hind legs with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

After an equine massage session it is important to allow the horse to recover from the massage. Learn more about equine massage recovery time with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

After an equine massage a horse may be more willing to stretch. Learn how to do stretches after an equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse...

A horse should be allowed to rest quietly after an equine massage in order to recover. Learn how to rest horses after equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner...

Walking a horse after an equine massage will reinforce the benefits of the massage. Learn more about walking horses after equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

Stretching the top line on a horse will help them relax for an equine massage. Learn how to stretch the horse top line for equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

Checking a horse top line is a great way to start an equine massage. Learn how to check a horse top line during a horse massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in...

Using varied pressure for equine massage on the neck will help you feel for tight spots. Learn how to do equine massage on the horse's neck with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

The belly lift horse stretch will strengthen the horse's back. Learn more about the belly lift horse stretch with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care...

When doing the belly lift horse stretch it is important to pay attention to the back feet of the horse. Learn more tips for the belly lift horse stretch from a certified equine sports massage...

The foreleg horse stretch is great for horses who spend a lot of time under saddle. Learn more about the foreleg horse stretch with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in...

Before stretching a horse's foreleg be sure to have their attention so they do not jerk away from you. Learn more tips for the foreleg horse stretch from a certified equine sports massage...

The carrot horse stretch is a very fun stretch for the whole body. Learn more about the carrot horse stretch with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care...

The goal for the carrot horse stretch is to keep the head and neck straight when stretching. Learn more tips for the carrot horse stretch from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in...

Having your horse's attention for the bear claw stretch is very important. Learn more tips for the bear claw horse stretch from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse...

Stretching your horse will help compliment other body work and exercise you are doing with the animal. Learn more about the benefits of stretching your horse with tips from a certified equine...

Safety is a priority for any horse stretching or fitness routine. Learn more about horse stretching safety with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

The best time to do horse stretches is after a warm up or walk. Learn more about when to stretch your horse with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care...

Very tired or cold horses should not be stretched or do any horse stretches. Learn more about when to avoid doing horse stretches with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in...

Stretching a cold horse that has not warmed up can cause injuries to the horse. Learn more about warming up for horse stretching with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in...

Lunging a horse is one of the best ways to warm up your horse for stretching. Learn more about how to warm up your horse with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free...

For the hind leg horse stretch it is important to let the horse tell you where to move. Learn more about the hind leg horse stretch with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner...

The type of stroke used in equine massage should correspond to the right part of the horse's body. Learn more about stroke placement in equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports...

Equine massage should start from the head and then work down the horse's body with different strokes. Learn more about stroke sequence in equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports...

Palm compressions can be used in equine massage on any part of the horse's body. Learn more about palm compression strokes in equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

During an equine massage be careful using chopping strokes on certain parts of a horse's body. Learn more about chopping techniques in equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports...

Chopping techniques in equine massage can be used on the withers area and near the shoulder blades. Learn more about where to use chopping strokes in equine massage with tips from a certified...

Effleurage is an equine massage technique that consists of stroking the horse. Learn more about effleurage techniques in equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

Effleurage is an equine massage technique that can be used on almost any part of the horse's body. Learn more about where to do effleurage in equine massage with tips from a certified equine...

Fist percussion is an appropriate form of equine massage for several areas on the horse. Learn more about where to use fist percussion in equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports...