NG Equine Massage Therapy

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The scapula is an important part of your horse’s movement, helping the front legs move freely and comfortably. Tension in the neck and shoulder muscles can make it harder for the shoulder blade to glide smoothly, which may affect stride length and overall mobility. Equine massage can help ease muscle tension in these areas, encouraging relaxation and helping your horse move more comfortably. 🐴💙

“Holy cow lady, that feels amazing!” - Royal probably 👑👑👑

October openings still available!!! Book while the weather is still beautiful 🍁🍂

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𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄: 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

For horses that tend to get tight or sore through their backs — including horses dealing with kissing spine — injections can be a useful part of the treatment plan.

In some cases, medication is used to help quiet painful or reactive areas and allow the horse to move more comfortably, depending on the issue. Muscle relaxers can be a helpful addition to the horse in some situations.

But what you do between injections can be just as important.

The goal isn’t simply to keep treating a sore back. It’s to create a program that helps the horse develop the strength, mobility and topline needed to better support that back.

𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍𝘼𝙋𝙔 & 𝘽𝙊𝘿𝙔 𝙒𝙊𝙍𝙆
Depending on the individual horse, therapies such as VSIS, Equiscope, Shockwave and routine body work can be incorporated to help manage muscle tension, soreness and areas of compensation. These therapies don’t replace proper diagnosis or strengthening — they can be tools used alongside the overall program.

𝘾𝙊𝙉𝘿𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂
A strong back needs a strong supporting system. Exercises that appropriately engage the core, hindquarters and topline can help the horse learn to carry itself correctly rather than constantly bracing or compensating.

Hill work, poles, transitions, backing, controlled collection and properly performed groundwork can all have a place depending on the horse.

𝙉𝙐𝙏𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉
You can’t build muscle without giving the body what it needs to build it. Adequate quality protein, essential amino acids, calories, vitamins and minerals are important when trying to develop and maintain topline. If a horse is struggling to build muscle despite appropriate work, the entire diet is worth evaluating.

𝙎𝘼𝘿𝘿𝙇𝙀 𝙁𝙄𝙏
And you cannot out-treat a saddle that doesn’t fit.

Poor saddle fit can create pressure points, muscle guarding and soreness and may continually aggravate a back you’re spending time and money trying to improve. Saddle fit should be evaluated regularly, especially as a horse’s conditioning and topline change.

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮?

Veterinary care + appropriate therapy + correct conditioning + nutrition + saddle fit all work together.

For tighter-backed horses, especially those with kissing spine, the best program usually isn’t ONE treatment — it’s consistent management from every angle.

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So many amazing releases from this gelding today! I absolutely love watching the horses respond to bodywork 😍😍😍

(And ofc I didn’t have my camera set up at the right time 🤦‍♀️)

Grand Island and surrounding areas this Saturday!!! October 10th! Lots of availability and can be super flexible on times! Shoot me a message 🐴🐴🐴

It’s been awhile! Welcome back to “Muscle Monday”! Understanding how different muscles effect your horses performance is such a crucial part of owning horses. I am here to help you as the owner, help your horses succeed!

The medial gluteal is one of the horse’s major muscles for hip extension and powerful movement of the hindquarters. It helps propel the horse forward, especially during activities like barrel racing, jumping, and collected work. When this muscle becomes tight or fatigued, it can affect hind-end power, stride length, and overall movement. Regular assessment and appropriate bodywork can help support healthy muscle function and mobility.

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