This is Dakota, 18 years young! He is used extensively in the summer for trail riding and has all winter off. Using some key points, I am checking for areas that will need attention before he is put back to work for the season. Considering his age, he is in great shape and is not under or overweight (okay, maybe a few extra pounds!).
Checking for mobility in the neck. Dakota was a little reluctant to bend both directions, so this was an area that we worked on this session. Because the muscles in the neck cover such a large area, it may take a few sessions (and consistant work) to really get him to be able to flex with more ease. Giving the owner (my husband, lol) some stretching excercises for Dakota between treatments would help as well.
Using a few different massage techniques on the hind quarters. Again, this is such a large area with several different muscle groups, Dakota will benefit from consistant treatments in order to keep him loose and limber.
Dakota has been a great horse that we have owned since he was four years old. He treks through the mountains with ease every summer and has barely had a lame step his entire life. We have always felt safe putting novice riders on him even since day one, he is just a gem to be around. I feel confident that massage treatments for him will help extend the years he has left with us!
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