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		<title>25 Benefits Equine Massage for Your Horse</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Massage therapy has long been used to help humans relieve tension and stress. In equine massage, there are also a number of benefits. Massages in horses can result in:


1. Increased circulation-massage helps immensely with blood flow. Rich, oxygenated blood will reach every area of your horse&#8217;s body effortlessly.
2. Eliminated waste-fatigued muscles result in toxic buildup [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Massage therapy has long been used to help humans relieve tension and stress. In equine massage, there are also a number of benefits. Massages in horses can result in:</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">1. Increased circulation-massage helps immensely with blood flow. Rich, oxygenated blood will reach every area of your horse&#8217;s body effortlessly.<br />
2. Eliminated waste-fatigued muscles result in toxic buildup in horses bodies. Massage helps to dislodge toxins and hasten their elimination from the body.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">3. Increased flexibility-massage helps remove knots from muscles which allows for greater movement</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">4. Muscle tone</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">5.  Range of motion</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">6. Alleviation of pain-knotted muscles that arise from running or jumping can lead to a great deal of pain. The only way to alleviate this pain is to massage the knots out of the horse&#8217;s muscles.<br />
7. Stress relief-a horse that has tense, knotted muscles that result in pain can display changes in behavior. Massage therapy can make for a de-stressed, happier animal.</p>
<p>8. Loosens scar tissue</p>
<p>9. Stretches muscle tissue</p>
<p>10. Improves stamina</p>
<p>11. Improves overall disposition</p>
<p>12. Provides comfort and relaxation to muscle injuries and also promotes healing</p>
<p>13. Increases general range of motion</p>
<p>14. Improves circulation to the area being worked</p>
<p>15. Enhances muscle tone</p>
<p>16. Eases muscle spasms</p>
<p>17. Relieves tension</p>
<p>18. Increases synovial fluids</p>
<p>19. Increases flexibility of joints</p>
<p>20. Releases endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers.</p>
<p>21. Reduces swelling and inflammation in joints</p>
<p>22. Lengthens connective tissue, reducing the risk of fibrosis.</p>
<p>23. Stimulates the lymphatic system, which in turn removes the toxins and waste which can lead to tying up</p>
<p>24. Extends good health and overall life of the horse&#8217;s athletic career.</p>
<p>25. Balances and maintains the body in better physical condition.</p>
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