Equine Sports Massage Therapy

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Feedback from my clients:

• *She is WONDERFUL!!!! Thanks to her magic fingers, my little mare is running in the 1D!!!! --Tami
• *Yep, you are right. It works wonders. And Spirit thanks you!! --Jackie
• *It feels so great to watch someone learn something new. Today I watched a teenage girl witness the difference massage makes in a horse. There's one less sore horse in the world. Thank you Leslie Ramsdell!! You have miracle fingers! :) Today was a good day. --Jackie in reference to "Sunshine"

Are you looking for that extra 20%?

Sports Massage

• ~Maintains the entire body in better physical condition.
• ~Aids in preventing injuries and loss of mobility.
• ~Boosts athletic performance and endurance.
• ~Restores mobility to injured muscle and tissue.
• ~Extends both the good health and the overall life of the animal's athletic career.

Benefits of Sports Massage

• ~Increases range of motion and enhances muscle tone.
• ~Improves circulation and promotes faster healing of injuries.
• ~Eases muscle spasms.
• ~Reduces imflammation and swelling in the joints so that pain is relieved.
• ~Relieves tension.
• ~Lengthens connective tissue and so breaks down/prevents the formation of adhesions and reduces the danger of fibrosis.
• ~Stimulates circulation in the lymphatic system and speeds up the elimination of waste products and other toxins.
• ~Generally improves the horse's disposition.

Take care of your hard-working equine partner

Common signs of tight/sore muscles

• *Head Tossing
• *Stumbling
• *Refusing leads/cross-cantering
• *Bucking
• *Tension in head and neck
• *Shortened stride
• *Girthiness
• *Horse seems "off"
• *Cranky disposition
• *The list goes on...

Leslie Ramsdell, ESMT **Certified by Equissage**
$60/massage *Travel fee may apply* call 978-697-8596 for appointments

*Sports massage therapy is not a substitute for veterinary care*

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