Massage enables freedom of movement by reducing the resistance to motion. Sports massage is not new to the equine world. In the past, skilled grooms were expected to be very knowledgable in massage. It has now been rediscovered and expanded upon. Deep muscle therapy is now more accepted and intergrated into equine alternative care as well as conventional care.
Massage increases performance and allows the body to heal itself.
It does not attempt to cure anything. Sports massage is a hands-on therapeutic application technique used for the purpose of increasing range of motion, increasing circulation, and improving the horse's stamina and overall performance. It also relieves muscle tension and spasms while enhancing muscle tone. Massage can have a large range of postitive mental and physical effects.