Integrated Sport Horse Therapy, LLC
Specializing in Advanced Equine Structural Integration and Myofascial Release for the well being of your Equine Athlete.
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Facts, Answers, Questions
Before After a 5 Series
(Notice the withers, pelvis and overall posture)
FAQ's
Q: What is a typical session like?
A: I will start off with an evaluation of your horse's movement in-hand and on the lunge line, and discuss any pertinent information about your horse from the owner/rider and from your veterinarian if applicable. I will then work with your horse in a stall or other safe, quiet area. The horse must be held by a person and cannot be in crossties, as I want the horse to be able to move when necessary. The horse must be CLEAN and DRY.
Q: Isn't Myofascial Release the same as massage?
A: No. A Massage Therapist works with the muscles to enhance relaxation and blood flow. I work with the fascia , which is the connective tissue that is wrapped around everything in the body, including the muscles, organs, nerves, and blood vessels. The goal of myofascial release is to balance and correctly change the structure of the body.
Q: How often are the sessions and how many does it take?
A: It depends on the horse. Typically sessions are scheduled once a week; however, this can be stretched out if necessary. I work with most of my equine athletes for 5 sessions; however, I have worked with several clients for 1 or 3 sessions as well. It depends on the horse and what it needs for structural integration.
Q: How long does a session last?
A: Typically about 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Q: Can I ride my horse afterwards?
A: Yes; I want you to ride your horse! Your horse will need to adapt to his or her new movement ability.
Q: How long do the results from Equine Myofascial Release last?
A: This is a tough question to answer, and it depends on several things: Have you corrected the underlying issue that caused the initial restriction? Is the horse being ridden correctly? Does the horse's tack fit properly? Is the horse in heavy competition? Does the horse play hard when turned out, etc. After a 5 series, I see some clients every 6 months, some once a year; it completely depends on the horse. After the 5 series is completed, a "tune-up" of a session or so is typically all that is needed, not a repeat of the entire series.
Q: Can I still use my equine chiropractor?
A: Yes. In fact, I have seen better results from a chiropractic adjustment after a horse has had Equine Myofascial Release Therapy. Once, the restrictions are released the adjustments seem to settle and hold much better.
Q: Will this hurt my horse?
A: There are times when some of the work can become intense, but horses typically stand better and better as the sessions go on and seem to enjoy the therapy. I can work as lightly as necessary to aid the comfort of the horse during a session.
Q: What kind of horses do you work with?
A: ALL horses and all ages of horses. I have worked with Grand Prix Dressage horses, top Hunter/Jumpers, Western horses, Race horses (both Thoroughbred and Standardbred), Ponies, Yearlings, Eventers, Trail and Gaited horses, as well as those that are retired from riding.
Q: What is the cost of a session?
A: The cost of a session is $100 plus a farm call. Farm calls may be split by owners at the same barn or between barns within a 15 mile radius of each other that receive therapy on the same days.
For more information, to make an appointment, and/or for references please feel free to contact me.
Q: What is a typical session like?
A: I will start off with an evaluation of your horse's movement in-hand and on the lunge line, and discuss any pertinent information about your horse from the owner/rider and from your veterinarian if applicable. I will then work with your horse in a stall or other safe, quiet area. The horse must be held by a person and cannot be in crossties, as I want the horse to be able to move when necessary. The horse must be CLEAN and DRY.
Q: Isn't Myofascial Release the same as massage?
A: No. A Massage Therapist works with the muscles to enhance relaxation and blood flow. I work with the fascia , which is the connective tissue that is wrapped around everything in the body, including the muscles, organs, nerves, and blood vessels. The goal of myofascial release is to balance and correctly change the structure of the body.
Q: How often are the sessions and how many does it take?
A: It depends on the horse. Typically sessions are scheduled once a week; however, this can be stretched out if necessary. I work with most of my equine athletes for 5 sessions; however, I have worked with several clients for 1 or 3 sessions as well. It depends on the horse and what it needs for structural integration.
Q: How long does a session last?
A: Typically about 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Q: Can I ride my horse afterwards?
A: Yes; I want you to ride your horse! Your horse will need to adapt to his or her new movement ability.
Q: How long do the results from Equine Myofascial Release last?
A: This is a tough question to answer, and it depends on several things: Have you corrected the underlying issue that caused the initial restriction? Is the horse being ridden correctly? Does the horse's tack fit properly? Is the horse in heavy competition? Does the horse play hard when turned out, etc. After a 5 series, I see some clients every 6 months, some once a year; it completely depends on the horse. After the 5 series is completed, a "tune-up" of a session or so is typically all that is needed, not a repeat of the entire series.
Q: Can I still use my equine chiropractor?
A: Yes. In fact, I have seen better results from a chiropractic adjustment after a horse has had Equine Myofascial Release Therapy. Once, the restrictions are released the adjustments seem to settle and hold much better.
Q: Will this hurt my horse?
A: There are times when some of the work can become intense, but horses typically stand better and better as the sessions go on and seem to enjoy the therapy. I can work as lightly as necessary to aid the comfort of the horse during a session.
Q: What kind of horses do you work with?
A: ALL horses and all ages of horses. I have worked with Grand Prix Dressage horses, top Hunter/Jumpers, Western horses, Race horses (both Thoroughbred and Standardbred), Ponies, Yearlings, Eventers, Trail and Gaited horses, as well as those that are retired from riding.
Q: What is the cost of a session?
A: The cost of a session is $100 plus a farm call. Farm calls may be split by owners at the same barn or between barns within a 15 mile radius of each other that receive therapy on the same days.
For more information, to make an appointment, and/or for references please feel free to contact me.
