Due to the nature of their work horses often suffer from musculoskeletal issues that can affect their performance, behaviour and temperament. Their bodies are challenged by working under saddle and rider or harness and they are susceptible to certain injuries/problems depending upon the discipline they partake in and their breeding.
For example, Thoroughbreds are renowned for having weakness in the feet , dressage horses are at risk of suspensory ligament issues and eventers are susceptible to traumas such as knocks and falls.
Any musculoskeletal problem or injury will affect the entire body, often leading to skeletal misalignments, muscle spasm, pain and discomfort which will subsequently affect performance. McTimoney manipulation and massage will aid in your horses recovery, increasing their comfort and maximinsing their performance.
It is not only performance horses that can benefit from the McTimoney approach. Even our happy hackers can suffer problems from simple slips in the field, conformational faults, issues with tack and rugs or rider imbalances.
