Equissage

Equissage delivers unique cycloidal vibrations which reach deep tissue, muscle and bone via the pad or hand unit enable the system to actively treat a number of specific problems, as well as helping to maintain peak condition and general good health.

From happy hackers to top competition horses, Equissage has improved the lives of many horses and ponies worldwide.

Equissage Equine Massage Therapy System can help with equine medical conditions

Daily use of an Equissage Massage Therapy System can help with the following problems, it is also an invaluable piece of equipment that can improve performance and actively help horses to recover from illness or injury:

Respiratory Problems

Respiratory problems often go undetected as they are not always accompanied by any clinical signs e.g. coughing, nasal discharge. The most common respiratory problem affecting adult horses is Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO) which was previously known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Other respiratory problems include Exercise-induced Pulmonary Haemorrhage (EIPH), Secondary bacterial respiratory infections (e.g. Influenza) and Viral Respiratory infections, which are common in horses.

Equissage can help with a range of respiratory problems, the unique cycloid action is very beneficial as it can reduce spasms and help to clear mucus from the respiratory tract. Respiratory conditions often result in congestion of the airways as a result of excess mucus and inflammation. The cycloidal vibrations help to shift this mucus and reduce inflammation.

The Equissage massage therapy system works well to alleviate coughs and help breathing, particularly in bleeders as lung fluid and pressure may be reduced. The Equissage Hand Unit, which should be used in conjunction with the Equissage Pad, can be used to help treat general and specific respiratory problems e.g. thick-winded horses.

Musculoskeletal Problems

Equissage can help alleviate the impact of numerous symptoms caused by musculoskeletal disorders.

For more information on specific ailments and how Equissage can help, follow the links below:

• Horse Arthritis
• Bursal strains and injuries
• Bog Spavin
• Bone Spavin
• Capped hock / elbow / knee
• Horse cold back
• Horse Curb
• Filled legs
• Kissing Spine
• Ligament and Tendon Strain

• Locking Patella
• Ringbone
• Sesamoiditis
• Horse sore back
• Splint in horses
• Stringhalt
• Thoroughpins
• Windgalls

Musculoskeletal disorders can affect muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Equissage is a proven therapeutic tool which will help to reduce swelling, improve local blood circulation and can help horses with muscle problems, pulled ligaments and tendons.

This is why it is present in the yards of so many racehorse trainers, event, dressage and show-jumping riders. The deep circulatory massage reaches all parts of the leg increasing local blood and lymphatic circulation, thus reducing inflammation, easing tired and stretched muscles and aiding mobility of affected joints. And of course the same massaging effect actually tones (and strengthens) fibres.