As an equine massage therapist,
How Can I Help Your Horse?
Types of Massages
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Preventative Maintenance Massage
$45 (1 hour)
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Overall improves the horse's movement
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Alleviates pain
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Loosens tension
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Increases blood flow
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Stimulates oxygen circulation throughout the body
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Perfect for any type of horse, whether they are elite performance athletes or easy going trail horses!
Pre-Event Massage
$30 (30 minutes)
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Gentle light percussion massage
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Relaxation of horse (and rider!)
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Increases blood flow
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Reduces stiffness & increases mobility
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Stimulates oxygen circulation throughout the body
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Given at an event, like a rodeo or show, and generally given an hour before the class or run for peak performance
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Great for high performance athletes in moderate to intense work
Post-Event Massage
$30 (30 minutes)
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Gentle light percussion massage (same as pre-event)
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Relaxes overexerted / stressed muscles back to normal length
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Given around 30 minutes to an hour after completion of event
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Great for high performance athletes in moderate to intense work
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Tendon/Ligament/Lower Leg Massage
$20 (20 minutes)
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This is what makes Heart2Horse unique--I don't just stop at the hocks & knees, I go below and beyond!
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Light stroking / stripping out of legs, the most weight bearing structures on the horse
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Can be added to any massage or package**
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*Exception is if your horse has had lameness issues not cleared by a veterinarian.​
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**If heat, swelling, or strong digital pulse is either observed or palpable, I will not perform due to health of horse.
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Deep Tissue Massage
$50 (Duration varies)
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Deeper, more intense massage
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"Correction" rather than "maintenance"
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Loosens up hard to reach, very tense, & deep muscles
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Duration varies for each individual horse as it depends how long & deep they allow me to go to strip them out
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Ideal for horses with more problem areas
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Beneficial for equines in their "off season"
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Recommended rest and minimal exercise for 1 week afterwards​
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Stretches
Leg, Head, & Neck Stretches
$15 (15 minutes)
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Various stretches for head, neck, and all four legs
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Gradually increases range of motion
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Stimulates blood and oxygen flow
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Improves lubrication in joints
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Reduces stiffness
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Highly recommended for any type of horse
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Ideal for senior arthritics, high performance athletes, & any horse in between
Additional Services
Massage therapy has been proven to be a necessity for ALL horses, regardless of discipline, athletic ability, and age.
You can find an in depth explanation of massage and a complete list of benefits here.
Depending on your horse and desired goal, there are different types of services I offer.
Below are the description, prices, and approximate duration for each service.
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Since I am based in Iola, WI, my barn call fee is $0.50 / mile if you are further than 30 miles away from 54945.
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I do a multiple (4+) horse discount where I will waive the barn call fee if applicable or discount each massage by $5-$10 depending on the situation.
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In addition to my hands, I have an EQUISTIX® tool from Equus Athletics that I use as well as another hand held massager.
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Horses are best worked on in the environment they're most comfortable with, such as their stall, paddock, or barn aisle.
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Also, it is recommended to not work or ride your horse for 24-48 hours after the session due to the muscles recovering and readjusting.
Grooming
$10 (10 minutes)
We've all been there; if you're running late or just don't feel like brushing out your horse, I can groom your horse for a small charge prior to the massage.
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Warm-Up/Cool-Down
$10 (10 minutes)
Showing is stressful and sometimes, chaotic. I get it. So, to take some of the pressure off, I can help with correctly warming up and/or cooling down of your horse, by lunging, hand-walking, and stretching.
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