If my horse has a problem in, say, the shoulder, why do a full body massage?
Muscle problems are cumulative. If your horse has an issue on his right front, he may be shifting more weight to his left front to compensate. Also, he may be rocking back on his haunches to take the weight off of his front. Then, even when the issue in the right front is resolved, he may still be body sore elsewhere.
Massage will help. By caring for the whole horse, these secondary problems can be averted.

How long does it take to massage a horse?
Approximately 60-75 minutes. I work 26 muscle groups on each side of the horse. Post massage, I am available to spend time with the owner/trainer to answer any questions about the treatment.

What does massage do for race horses?
A race horse is one of the ultimate candidates for massage. Each stride counts, and that stride may be worth thousands. They are asked for maximum exertion in the minimal amount of time. Massage is an essential element in the most successful training programs. A pre-event massage will help the muscle system to be in prime performance shape. Race horse clients do tend to come out their races with fewer problems, thereby enabling them to be more quickly prepared and strong for the next race

What does massage do for arthritis and hip dysplasia?
Since massage is applied to soft tissue, it does not directly work on the joints. However, the increase in circulation that comes with massage has a positive effect in the joints. There is growing evidence that massage helps with the production of synovial fluid, a valuable element in both joints and muscle.