Neck massage

[leeazy]

I have bought a new horse she is a little sensitive, but have noticed she is really sensitive and exceptionally tight round the neck area especially near the rhonboideus muscle towards the top of the neck. I've started massage and she doesn't like it, though is a lot more relaxed when riding and taking the contact. Can anyone suggest and exercises or more massage techniques I can use?

Also wanted to mention she was very tight and tense when ridden by her old owner though she is a very talented horse and can relax go really well.

 

[TrasaM]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhAKma9waOU&feature=youtube_gdata - Video Tube for YouTube - iPhone/iPad

Try looking at some of the Masterson method videos..have attached one for starters. I did the two day course last year and absolutely love using this technique. Horses generally enjoy it and it's easy to do.. Just need patience and relax and no physical manipulation to cause problems as horse will do its own stretching if it needs to. If interested or need more detail pm me ..