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Heavy
training and competition schedules take their toll on the
muscle system of the horse. Sixty percent of the horse's body
weight is made up of muscle tissue. Since muscles (damaged
or not) do not appear on radiographs, observation of how the
horse is behaving will be the main indicator of pain and muscle
damage. Signs of possible muscle damage include head tossing,
stumbling, difficulty accepting the bit, decreased stride
length and performance, difficulty with leads, refusing jumps,
bucking, balking, grumpiness, and the list goes on.
Muscle problems are cumulative in nature and
the resulting pain and stiffness can rob your horse of his
or her athletic potential. This is where Rider’s Edge
Integrated Equine Bodywork comes in! A full body sports massage
will restore damaged muscles and more importantly, when applied
at regular intervals, help to prevent the damage before it
happens. |