Important Things To Remember: 

• Because horses are prey animals, they move between flight-fight-free and the healing state quickly. 
• Physical stress has the same impact on the body as mental or emotional stress. 
• All horses will benefit from regular massage. No exceptions.
• Not all tension is bad. It is completely normal, although it can become a problem if left unresolved. 
• It may take some time for your horse to respond to these techniques. If your horse is not very responsive, this can indicate there is some deep tension and compression throughout the musculoskeletal system. If you cannot have a professional massage session, give your horse some time. Massage builds on itself. The more you do it with your horse, the more they will respond! 
• If your horse is extremely reactive or sensitive to these techniques, please contact your local veterinarian.