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Massage can help to reduce the effects of stress on the body from a heavy training schedule.
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It can also help aid recovery after competition.
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Massage may be able to help improve a stressy temperament. This may be because your horse is uncomfortable and that can affect his moods.
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Massage will help to relieve muscle spasm and soreness and prevent “knots” occurring.
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If your horse is on box rest, massage can help maintain correct muscle tone and range of movement during the rehabilitation of an injured horse.
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Massage can help to improve your horse’s performance (by preparing the body systems for activity).
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It can help improve his suppleness, range of motion and flexibility.
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It can help speed up the body’s removal of toxins (through improved venous and lymphatic fluid flow).
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Massage can help to prevent injury e.g. small muscular injuries which may take more than a few months to become apparent. A check-up massage may help your horse if he is working up to a busy competition period.
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