Welcome! In this webinar we talk to Jasmine Gutsell from Ivy House Saddlery. Jasmine undertook a pilot study, followed by a full study, by looking at the horses back dimensions before and after using the Massage Pad Heatsense. Join us as we explore how the study was conducted, the results and what they mean for horse owners like you!
About Your Host - Jasmine
Jasmine is a horse owner and saddle fitter with a keen interest in optimising welfare and performance. She covers Cheshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and surrounding areas for all your saddle needs.
Combining reliable, tested, and intelligent heat with proven massage, this battery operated Massage Pad covers the majority of the saddle and lumbar area to help keep backs supple and relaxed. Easy to use and tested to reach a therapeutic temperature, the Heatsense is a great tool for all horses and ponies.
The Equilibrium Massage Pad has been independently tested by Myerscough College back in 2008. The results, following 4 weeks of testing, show that the massage pad offers significant benefits to working horses, improving back flexibility, promoting relaxation and that it could help to increase stride length.
During a massage, endorphins are released by the pituitary gland, these are the body's natural feel-good hormones. The release of endorphins suppresses stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline.
Some horses, if in discomfort or particularly sensitive, may find massage over stimulating. Using heat on its own is a great tool in these conditions as it is very non invasive, and is usually accepted well by even the most sensitive of souls. Heat should be concentrated on a small area for best effect. For other horses, its a great tool either on its own or combined with massage that reaps several benefits.
Would you know when to use Massage or Magnetic on your horse or both?
Animal physiotherapy including Massage and Magnetic use, has become increasingly popular for the maintenance of horses in recent years, but do we really know which product is best suited to use on our horses and when?
We are dedicated to creating carefully designed products that improve the wellbeing of the horse. All of our products are thoroughly researched, tested and quality checked.
