Mel's Equestrian Services LLC

Here are some of the muscles in the shoulder area!

Anatomy is so important to learn for a massage therapist whether you are a human or a horse one😍 Miracle Mountain Ranch HorseWellco

Releasing the hamstrings can help relieve tension throughout the gluteal muscles, low back, hocks, and the legs which help the horse to move more freely through his body😍

Glutes, glutes, glutes! Releasing these muscles can be immensely helpful in the back as well as down the legs. The hind end of the horse is their powerhouse, and if it’s sore, it can be quite uncomfortable. It can shorten stride, and show up in various ways😬

Releasing the stifles!

Jaw tension can have an effect on almost every area of the body!

Releasing it can be hugely helpful for relaxing the entire body, and reaching the parasympathetic part of the nervous system. Most horses are in a state of stress if they are uncomfortable which is the sympathetic part, but if we can get them to relax it stimulates the parasympathetic part💕

The Psoas Major and Iliacus muscles combine to form the Iliopsoas muscle group, one of the most important muscles for hip flexion and hind limb movement in the horse💕

While the iliopsoas is closely related to the pelvis and helps stabilize the lower back, it is not considered part of the sacroiliac (SI) region. The sacroiliac region refers specifically to the joint and supporting ligaments between the sacrum and ilium.

Because the iliopsoas influences pelvic stability and hindquarter engagement, tension or dysfunction in this muscle group can contribute to discomfort that may mimic sacroiliac issues!

This man is a little antsy, so my patience was tested! Overall though, he did release and begin to relax over time. I love being able to work with the more challenging ones, and see a big difference by the end💕

Wither tension is real since it is overlaid by a few muscles that are quite important for the back and neck. If you have a reaction in that area, you can start thinking about a possible saddle issue. You can also just use your hands to release the area, and see if that can help your horse feel a little happier 😍

You can also reach out to me, and schedule a session 🤩

A couple different techniques to help your horse’s back release their tension😍

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This elderly gem of a man was the sweetest and best horse to work on❤️

He was so appreciative of the work I did on him as most elderly horses are. He loved every moment and kept saying thank you all throughout the session. He moves slowly, but definitely wanted me to know that I wasn’t allowed to leave or stop what I was doing🥰

I love the birds chirping as I talk and massage💕

It was a warm day in Pennsylvania at my old Bible School which was a very influential place for me. I was able to go and massage some horses and teach their owners😍

I am so blessed to be able to do what I love, and be able to help others and their horses thrive💜