Equine Muscle Release Therapy
EMRT is a non-invasive soft tissue therapy for horses that allows the gentle release of muscle groups and stimulates all body systems.  It involves a sequence of gentle yet dynamic moves across muscle fibres, interspersed with pauses in the treatment.  The moves stimulate the brain and nervous system to initiate a holistic healing response, and the rest periods allow the body to fully respond to each series of moves.  This results in a reprogramming of the body to its normal state.

In this way EMRT provides relief from pain and stress, leading to faster recovery times, increased performance and longevity, greater comfort as well as happier horses that are more willing and have a more positive attitude.
EMRT can be helpful in the following situations: 
  • for emergencies, such as torn muscles, choke, tying up or colic.
  • for remedial purposes, targeting a particular issue.
  • for therapeutic purposes, to address the overall health of the horse.
  • for prevention, decreasing the likelihood of injuries or illness. 
Conditions that respond well to EMRT include:
  • Muscular atrophy
  • Behavioural issues
  • Neck and poll restrictions (including head shyness, head shaking, resistance)
  • Not tracking up
  • Uneven stride
  • Uneven flexion
  • Lacking balance
  • Sore or cold back
  • General soreness
  • Reluctance to canter
  • Girthing problems
  • Lameness
  • Lactic acid retention
  • Deterioration in performance
  • Uncharacteristic change in temperament
  • Difficulty shoeing or uneven wear of shoes
  • Hindquarter, stifle or shoulder stiffness
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EMRT provides the following benefits:
  • Fast relief for stressed or injured animals.
  • Non-invasive treatments are gentle and relaxing for the animal.
  • Improved healing and recovery times.
  • Injury prevention through improved flexibility.
  • Decreased rate of injury, leading to improved longevity for performance and working horses.
  • Improved performance due to increased flexibility, strength and range of motion.
  • Results hold as long as the animal is not re-injured.
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EMRT initiates an interaction of the body systems, and responses may include:
  • Improved muscular range of motion and joint mobility
  • Relief from acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain
  • Improved circulation
  • Stronger immune system
  • Elimination of toxins
  • Improved lymphatic drainage
  • Improved nutrient intake
  • Quicker recovery time from injury, illness and surgery
  • and much more.
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Other things you may notice after an EMRT treatment include:
  • Softer, shinier, more even coat
  • Improved behaviour and attitude to work
  • More comfortable to ride
  • Willingness to go forward, in front of the leg
  • Improved topline
  • Less fidgety, happier to stand still
  • Standing more square
  • Greater suppleness
  • Easier and freer movement
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Significant improvement or changes would be expected to be noticed over three treatments, but may occur after the first treatment.  I suggest you leave about 2 hours for the EMRT treatment.  The treatment itself will take about an hour, and the rest of the time will be devoted to gathering information, exploring the horse's issues and situation, and a full assessment of the horse.  If applicable an assessment of equipment used and correct fitting may occur before the second treatment.

For each treatment please arrange to be present to assist in providing details and handling the horse.  We will require a halter large enough to allow the horse to yawn without restriction and a long rope (I have these in the car if you don't), as well as some hay for the horse to eat so that it is content during the treatment.
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EMRT is complimentary to veterinary medicine, and certainly does not replace veterinary advice.  If your horse is under veterinary care at the time you wish to commence a series of EMRT treatments, it is recommended that you advise your veterinary professional.

This exciting inclusion to the services that A Bowen Clinic ... and other journeys provides will enable a holistic approach to supporting the partnership of horse and rider in all horse disciplines, from dressage to bronc riding, trail riding to racing.
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Please ensure, for the welfare of your horse, that any therapy you consider for your horse is conducted by a certified and qualified practitioner who has undergone specialised and recognised animal training.  Horses are designed to move on four legs, and humans are designed to move on two legs, therefore the musculoskeletal system is intrinsically different.  This means that the human Bowen technique cannot be suitably transposed to a horse.

Call Prue to find out more information or to arrange an appointment.
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