How often should your horse get a massage?
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Optimally,
at least one hour is required to address the full body.
An hour and a half (or longer)is ideal if there is a
chronic condition or acute injury.
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For
Pre-Show or event schedule one to two days before the
actual event.
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For
recovery, schedule one to two days after a hard workout
or event.
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For
injury, consider at least 2-3 sessions no more than
a week apart, depending on severity and acuity.
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For
prevention & maintenance, at least once per 6 weeks.
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One
can't have too many massages, you can determine with
your equine massage therapist the appropriate interval
for your horse's individual needs and your pocketbook.
Cold
Laser Therapy
The
word LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated
Emission of Radiation. Lasers DO NOT emit X-rays nor do
they produce the damage of x-rays. The cold laser is also
called soft laser to differentiate from hard lasers that
are used in surgical procedures. The cold laser is a light
or photon energy with the unique property of being able
to penetrate two inches or more below the skin surface causing
an increase in cellular metabolism without tissue damage.
The cold laser produces healing benefits to treated tissue,
without causing or producing heat. Cold laser therapy does
not damage cells, but aides in the stimulation of cellular
function aiding in healing. Cold laser therapy is safe and
has been approved by the FDA.
What
are the benefits?
Therapeutic
applications which have shown promising results based
on studies include:
- Arthritis
- Acupuncture
Points
- Back
Pain
- Enhances
Lymphatic Drainage
- Releases
Tight Muscles
- Soft
tissue injuries, including sprains and strains, tendonitis
and hematomas
- Chronic
Pain
- Nerve
Regeneration
- Neuropathy
Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myofascial
Pain
- Tendonitis
- Sports
Injuries
- Wound
Healing (Speeds Healing)
- Pain
relief as a result of increased endorphin release
- Suppression
of nociceptor action (pain suppression)
- Strengthening
the immune system response
Reiki
Reiki
is an ancient art of healing. The word "Reiki"
means " Universal Life Force Energy".Reiki
is pronounced "ray-key". The word "Reiki"
is made up of two separate kanji. "Rei" which
means Universal and "Ki" which is spirit, energy
or life force.
Treatments
are not just for the ill or injured, Reiki can help to maintain
and enhance health. When Reiki is applied it brings about
deep relaxation and a sense of well-being, so it can be
effectively used for stress relief and to allow the body
to help heal itself.
Reiki
is a holistic form of healing and works on Mind, Body and
Spirit levels at the same time. Reiki brings many benefits
to both animals and humans alike.
Animal
benefits:
- Reiki
has been found to have a calming effect on the body
- Reiki
improves in balance of movement and well being
- Reiki
can resolve behavioral problems
- Reiki
assists in the recovery of injuries and illnesses
- Reiki
increases flexibility
- Reiki
assists in the recovery of trauma (i.e. rescued animals)
- Reiki
decreases physical pain to assist in healing.
Sessions
fall into three stages
1.
Assessment
2. Treatment
3. Evaluation
Reiki
is not a substitute for proper veterinary medical care.
Reiki can be used with other healing modalities to assist
in any healing process.
Ethical
Principles of Reiki
Just
for today, do not worry
Just for today, do not anger
Honor your parents, teachers and elders
Earn your living honestly.
Show gratitude in everything
Dr. Mikao Usui
Equine
Cranio-Sacral Therapy
High
on the list are:
- Horses
with Behavioral Problems
- Nervous
Horses
- Horses
Recovering from EPM
- Horses
Recovering from Traumatic Experiences
A major
result of Equine Cranio-Sacral Therapy is a horse with a
better attitude and less fear.
Cranio-sacral
therapy uses firm, light pressure to move cerebrospinal
fluid, stretch the membranes surrounding and supporting
the brain, and synchronize the motion of the bones of the
skull to balance the flow of cerebrospinal fluid.
Trigger Point Therapy
or Acupressure Therapy
Acupressure,
a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine which can best be
described as 'acupuncture without needles', is a touch therapy
that uses sedation or stimulation of points along pathways
called meridians to effect a balance of the vital energy
or "Chi". The points to be activated are determined
by the five-element theory,
which designates corresponding points in accordance with
their relationship in the cycle of creation and control/destruction.
Acupressure
and other forms of touch therapy are often incorporated
into a massage routine when the therapist feels them to
be appropriate; they are also used effectively alone.
Testimonials
Lynette,
I worked
with Bart tonight. He stood ground tied for me while I
did his stretching exercises. He loved it. It took me
about 15 min. I then lunged him for about 10 minutes and
then road bareback for another 10 min. He moved much better
tonight. He is walking much better but still has some
issues with the lunging. Thank you so much for the great
clinic and the excellent work you did on Bart Saturday.
Sharon
Eberlin - client
I am happy to have met Lynette Partridge-Schneider
just when I needed her! She has worked with my old gelding,
Traveller, for over a year now, and am so thankful for
all she has done for this horse and for our other horses.
Lynette goes beyond massage therapy. Her medical background,
her knowledge of Reiki, massage, and herbs and her caring
nature and desire to heal, combine with a great sensitivity
to help each horse. She is aware of the horse's whole
well being and she applies all her knowledge and abilities
toward helping each horse maintain optimum health. I find
myself calling on Lynette for advice whenever I have a
problem, and she usually has an answer. As horse owners,
we all need a good veterinarian, a good farrier, and someone
like Lynette to keep our horses safe and well and to help
identify a certain behavior's cause. Even with a busy
schedule, Lynette takes time for clients who need her
and for young people who are trying to learn more about
horses. I recommend her highly.
Betsy Talcott Kelleher - client
http://www.goduseshorses.com/
Lynette is very comfortable with horses and relates to
them easily. I learned so much from Lynette she is confident
in her abilities and she makes learning fun. Lynette bonds
quickly with the horses she is working on. They trust her
and she makes them feel at ease. I looked forward to working
with Lynette each week. She is a good teacher and answered
any question I had. She was always available and made extra
time for me until I felt confident enough to work by myself.
My initial schooling was different than Lynette's method.
After observing Lynette's technique, I was able to combine
the two as well as adding my own unique touch. Lynette always
encouraged me to make equine massage personal and develop
a style that is my own. Lynette gave me the space and encouragement
to find my technique and figure out what was right for me.
Lynette is passionate about horses and genuinely cares for
their well being.
Jenna Ervin, former student
