Equissage for the Rodeo Horse.

Rodeo is a tough sport, where in every event the competitors both human and equine need to be fast, agile, smart and tough, 100ths of a second split winners and losers and a horse that is competing at its best can make all the difference.

Zoe Swain Master Dentist and Australian Rodeo legend cannot speak highly enough of Equissage.

"Since using the EQUISSAGE on a regular basis, we have had amazing results with our horses. We have won more money, more regularly than ever before. We put this down to our horses feeling so much better, hence always competing at their best. We also use the EQUISSAGE on ourselves on a daily and weekly basis and have absolutely no doubt that what this technology can achieve is nothing less than amazing!! Sore muscles and tears and chiropractic problems seem to be almost totally a thing of the past. This applies to both us and the horses. Any time either Peter y myself feel a sore sport or any tiredness coming on, we get a treatment with either the hand unit or by laying on the back pad or Jockey Pad, and not immediately, but within about 4 hours, the pain has dissipated. I find it works immediately on me if I feel a bit dull and need a 'pickup'." Zoe Swain 

The barrel horse is predisposed to numerous musculoskeletal injuries because of the conditions and demands placed upon it (sudden speed, tight turns, and a rapid deceleration to negotiate the course).

Common recorded problems related to Barrel Racing horses that Equissage can help with are;

· ‘Running up the fence’ not able to turn at the first barrel due to musculoskeletal immaturity or fatigue

· Tension of muscles prior to a race causing anxiety

· Back pain from the twisting and turning action

· Lack of flexion, bend and suppleness to turn sharply

· Loss of take off speed due to hamstring or hindquarter fatigue

The horses used in the team roping event are usually Quarter Horses. This breed is preferred by the ropers because of their exceptional athletic ability, quick acceleration over short distances, their inherent desire to “watch a cow,” and their good mind. With a better understanding of the duties of the team roping horse, it becomes apparent that they experience many of the same problems that of western horses. Problems of the distal joints of the hocks are very common, forcing strain to the hamstrings, glutels and lower back.

Typically, the Roping horses are mature, experienced horses for competitions, so these horses are usually over 10 years old. Many Team Roping horses in their mid to late teens and even early to mid 20s are used by the top ropers. This is an important factor, as age and degeneration related pathologies can effect performance.

Common recorded problems related to Roping horses that Equissage can help with are;

· Repetitive strain injury from explosive starts, stops and turning

· Arthritic and degenerative conditions

· Recovery and Rehydration

· Management of previous injury or illness

To see what Equissage can do for your horse contact info@equissage.com.au to arrange a FREE demo today.