Julie Grandjean - Massage équin (Athenaz)

**EQUINE MASSAGE THERAPY

You've probably noticed that we're hearing more and more about equine sports massage.

It's a set of gestures and actions performed on our horses to improve their comfort, performance and well-being.

This massage technique is defined by a gentle, precise and measured touch of the hands, thumbs or fingers on muscles, tendons, ligaments and stress points.

**For which horses?

FOR ALL.

Massage isn't just for competition horses, it's FOR ALL HORSES.

As with us, there's a great sense of well-being in getting a massage, even if you don't have to be an elite athlete to enjoy it. Contractures also exist in ordinary humans, so they exist in horses too!

- SPORT HORSE

- LEISURE HORSE

- CONVALESCENT HORSE

- YOUNG HORSE

- RETIRED HORSE

Gestures are adapted according to the area to be stimulated and the animal's needs.

**The benefits?

PERFORMANCE & WELL-BEING

For competition horses, massage therapy as part of sports follow-up prepares them physically, makes them more supple and helps relieve aches and pains after exercise.

BUT NOT ONLY ...

Equine massage increases amplitude, promotes blood circulation and relaxation (reducing injuries to ligaments, tendons and muscles), relaxes the nervous system and eliminates toxins, reducing stiffness, muscle cramps and joint inflammation.

It works your horse's muscles and gives them better structure, resulting in greater joint mobility and suppleness of movement.

Your horse recovers energy, flexibility and a better mental state, which in turn enhances his performance and recovery capacity. He'll enjoy working again.

IN SUMMARY

In short, equine massage or sports massage brings a clear improvement in your horse's physical and psychological state ♡