Physical signs may be:

• Stiffness or uneven movement

• Changes in gait

• Difficulty with leads or lead changes

• Trouble bending or flexing

• Resistance to collection or working in a frame

• Decreased performance or fatigue

• Uneven muscle development or asymmetry

• Difficulty with turns and circles

• Muscles Soreness or tightness

• Has injury and cleared by vet for bodywork

• Crate quality and muscle tone

• Presence of lumps, bumps or knots in muscles

• Teeth grinding

• Limited range in motion in joints

Behavior changes:

• Pinning ears, biting or kicking when being saddles or girthed

• Swishing tail

• Head tossing or shaking

• Sensitivity to touch or grooming, especially along the top line or girth are

• Becoming “girthy” or “cold-backed”

• Restlessness, anxiety or irritability

• Lethargic attitude

• Increased spookiness

• Changes in appetite or demeanor

Other situations:

• Following Injury (that is cleared with Vet to follow up with bodywork)

• During rehabilitation

• Overall wellness strategy

• Horses in heavy work or competition

• Older horses with stiffness or arthritis

• During periods of stall rest to aid in circulation

Make sure to always check with your Veterinarian to rule out any possible medical concerns. Equine Body workers are not veterinarians and cannot treat, diagnose, or prescribe.

• Fever

• Heat/swelling

• Under Treatment of Vet (check with vet first)

• Hives f/prior Direct Treatment

• Viral infection (could spread to others)

• Open sores/wounds/bleeding

• Skin conditions

• Types of cancer

• Tying up: Check with VET

• Horse in a HYPP attack

• Shock (rapid/weakening pulse)

• Evidence of Extreme Discomfort or pain

ALWAYS CONSULT WITH YOUR VET IF YOU ARE EVER UNSURE

First session is the meet and greet: getting the history of your horse, any issues, areas of your concern.

Discussion of Performance - talk with rider, owner, manager/trainer what some challenges there may be

Message session is around 60 mins

PEMF is 45 and under

End of session comes with notes to take home.

Each session varies with time depending on what Modality is being used. Please also keep in mind- modalities performed are done based on what the animal wants and will tolerate. We are a strong believer that the animal will let us know when is too much (ie we never force the animal to the “Full time” just because).

• Equine Massage is approximately 60 mins

• Equine PEMF ranges from 45-60mins

• Equine Red Light Therapy 5-15 mins

• Small Animal PEMF range from 5-15 mins (depending on animals size)

• Small Animal Red Light Therapy 5-8 mins

Princeton Equine is based in Princeton and Mercer County, New Jersey, but can travel to you! There are travel fees depending on distance. Travel fee is waived for groups larger than 3.

Yes! There is a group discount for 3 or more horses!

All horses!!

Back yard companions, older horses, school horses to competition horses… all breed, sizes and ages! Everyone benefits from a massage.

The horse should be cleaned (thoroughly brushed or washed if needed , but dry).

Please have a designated quiet area, wash stall, cross ties (that is not in a busy part of the barn) or stall.

If its a more deeper massage its best to have your horse turned out after a session or walked. Give your horse 24 hours rest. If this a first time or older horse, 48 hour rest after the massage.