Equine Sports Therapy - FAQs How long does a session last? Anywhere between one and two hours. I charge by the session not the minute. How many sessions are needed? Depending on the type and severity of the problem, 2 – 3 sessions may be required. Regular checkups once or twice a year can prevent minor injuries from becoming major problems and can help maintain performance When will I notice the difference? Sometimes there is an immediate notable improvement. Sometimes it takes a few sessions. Unless there is a direct trauma or accident, most soft tissue issues are accumulative. They didn't happen overnight and they can take some time to improve. How long do I have to wait until I can ride my horse after a session? Healthy sound horses can be ridden after a session. It is best to keep it nice and easy. Large figures or hacking are best immediately after. If you don't have time to ride, you need to hand walk within a few hours after a session. My horse is off. Can I have a look at him without veterinarian approval? No, your vet needs to clear your horse for massage. Sometimes your vet is in the process of testing your horse's response to a drug or therapy. Outside influences could alter the findings. It is always important that your vet rules out any underlying pathologies and disease. Who are you recognised with? - The McTimoney Chiropractic Association
- The International Equine Body Worker Association
- International Massage Association
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Equine Sports Therapy includes a variety of techniques which are extremely useful preventative and therapeutic measures and can benefit all horses; from the competitive athlete to the leisure horse. Fatigued muscles, ligaments & tendons can all benefit - increasing circulation and range of motion, improving disposition, relieving muscle spasm/tension, enhancing muscle tone and improving the horse's stamina and overall performance. 
