Equine Sports Massage

Your horse is an athlete, why not treat it like one. Some horses are more naturally gifted than others, but the common denominator between them all, is that the musculoskeletal system equates to over 60% of their body weight. This system is responsible for movement and yet it is the muscles that are often overlooked when it comes to preventative maintenance and injury rehabilitation.

Sports Massage can help locate and relieve knots and other muscular issues that may be limiting your horse's range of motion and therefore performance. Minor injuries and adhesions caused by over exertion and/or overuse can be broken down quickly and effectively. It can help prepare the equine athlete for peak performance, drain away fatigue, relieve swelling, reduce muscle tension, promote flexibility and prevent injury. Sports Massage can include pre-event, post-event and maintenance techniques that promote greater athletic endurance and performance, lessening injuries and reducing recovery time.

Elementals Equine Therapies has experience in treating racehorses, top level dressage, showjumping and eventing horses, also western pleasure, reining and trail riding horses. Download the Equine Sports Massage Fact Sheet

Tellington Training

Tellington Touch Equine Awareness Method (TTeam) is a holistic approach to training and teaching, a system of the mind, body and spirit of the Horse. TTeam offers ways to re-educate "problem" animals, ways to start training young horses so that they do not develop problems and useful, safe and timesaving methods of handling and interacting with horses. It was developed by Linda Tellington Jones in 1975 and combines extensive knowledge of horses with techniques learned from Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. TTeam is based on the premise that when a horse "resists" it is because they are fearful, in pain or don't understand what is being asked. We assume animals can think and reason: and that they can't if they are afraid or confused. We use techniques that minimise fear, and therefore instinctive responses.

We do not rely on desensitisation, habituation, domination or repetition. TTeam methods enable the handler/teacher to teach a variety of skills without frustration, teach confidence in the human/animal bond and create a willing partnership based on mutual respect. Understand the philosophy and take the time to learn TTeam skills and you will never look back. TTeam is practical, safe and time efficient.

2 day workshops or individual consultations are available

• Individual Consultations with Rebecca Booth
• 2 day worshops with Ro Jelbart & Rebecca Booth
• 5 day clinics with Robyn Hood

Download TTeam Brochure

Email: ttouch@elementals.com.au for further information

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Stretching

One of the ways to maintain muscular health and therefore prevent strain injuries is by stretching. Human athletes have long understood the benefits of stretching, especially related to improving athletic ability and performance. Generally stretching is incorporated into a Sport Massage and we can teach you some simple technique to help keep you horse supple. You will be amazed at the difference it makes.

Download the Benefits of Stretching Fact Sheet

Acupressure & Energy Healing Treatments

Replenish the Natural Harmony. Acupressure & Energy Healing, aim to restore, replenish and maintain the natural harmony. Such a balance is needed in animals and humans to support optimal health and well-being. Acupressure works on the meridian systems in the body which connects and unifies the entire body In Chinese theory, Chi and other body fluids move along the meridians, transporting nourishment and contributing strength and healing properties. Using non-invasive touch techniques, acupressure has consistently shown its ability to build the immune system and release muscle spasms and emotional tension

Horses respond incredibly well to energy healing because they respond instinctively, they do not question what their body is experiencing and therefore accept the healing.

Laser Therapy

Low Level Laser Therapy, commonly known as LLLT or photonic therapy, is a form of phototherapy which involves the application of low power monochromatic and coherent light to injuries and lesions to stimulate healing. LLLT is used to increase the speed, quality and tensile strength of tissue repair, resolve inflammation, and give pain relief. It is an attractive form of treatment for equine athletes, due to the prospect of shorter recovery and lay-off times. Elementals Equine Therapies has a lightweight, portable unit to enable treatment to be carried out in any locations. It is great as an adjunct or stand alone therapy.

Download the Laser Therapy Fact Sheet

Tissue Salt Treatments

Modern horses are subject to numerous environmental stresses, soil acidity leading, loss of minerals, devitalised diets, pollution, malabsorption, hard training schedules, overly processed and devitalised foods and long-term stabling. Tissue Salts work at a basic cellular level and provide the means whereby the actual cells are able to use organic substances (food) and water to operate normal functions within the body as well as repair it in cases where mineral levels may be depleted.

Download the Tissue Salts Fact Sheet

Clinics or Workshops

Rebecca is available to conduct, fun, practical skills workshops in massage and stretching. She has lectured at Charles Sturt University and conducted numerous workshops from a Young Rider Clinic to small groups of friends.

Contact Rebecca with your requirements.

Other Services

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