Frequently Asked Questions for Owners and Riders
While the initial session includes the owner or trainer, you do not have to be there for subsequent sessions. Most horses are very relaxed after a few sessions, and they understand the process.
Horses should be groomed. Lunge or exercise your horse so it can relax. Feed your horse, a full belly keeps them calm.
Always speak with your veterinarian before starting a new wellness program. The purpose of equine bodywork is to improve the range of motion, reduce inflammation, enhance stamina and strength, increase performance, and speed the healing process. It is NOT meant to replace the care of your veterinarian.
The initial session usually takes an hour and a half to two hours. Once we choose a wellness program that best fits your horse's needs, I try to keep sessions to an hour.
Regular therapeutic maintenance can provide horses with numerous benefits, from increased circulation to preventing adhesions in muscle tissue and countless more. For a healthy horse, wellness therapy is a powerful preventative step to future issues. The combination of therapy modalities promotes fast, long-lasting, drug-free pain relief.
This depends on the health of your horse and the goals you have for your horse. A healthy, athletic horse can benefit from one to two wellness sessions a month. A horse that presents with health concerns will have to be evaluated by a veterinarian. I approach each horse as an individual, tailoring care to their unique needs and formulating a plan so they may achieve their desired goals.
This will depend on what the session entailed. With a PEMF session and or a massage, you can resume normal activities right away (though a less strenuous ride is strongly recommended). A deep tissue massage I would advise the horse to have the following day to rest. In cases of injury and rehabilitation, you should consult your veterinarian.
Yes. While PEMF does not pass through metal, it will go around implants to the surrounding tissue. Microchips have not been affected.