Equine acupuncture?

[EmmaJaneWilliams]

Does anyone have any experience with equine acupuncture?

Been thinking about use this to help free up my mares tight muscles?

 

[Bossanova]

Yes, we have an equine vet who specialises in acupuncture and it can be very helpful for many horses.
I would always want to first get to the bottom of why the muscles are tight first though as it's often an indication of a problem.

http://www.equineacupuncture.co.uk/

 

[dieseldog]

I have had it done to a horse years ago, and the results were quite dramatic. It made me believe that accupunture works and is not reliant on the patient thinking it was going to work - if that makes sense.

It never cured him, and he was eventually PTS, but it meant that he was 'pain' free for a few months and rideable.

 

[Araminta]

You could also try stress point therapy - accupuncture without needles!

Also Equine touch which works on meridian lines.

Or equine sports massage,

Horses in work can suffer from tight muscles the same as we do.

However, if soreness continues after treatment it would suggest more going on.

 

[EmmaJaneWilliams]

Her muscles are tight as she uses her neck and shoulders to block against my hands, she is a very flighty mare with a dodgy past!! She has regular mctimoney treatments so was just looking for anything else which may help. I know it helps me with my back!

Thanks for the advice!