08/05/2025
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🐴 What Is Myofascial Release for Horses?
Myofascial release is a hands-on technique that focuses on relieving tension in the horse’s fascia—the thin, web-like connective tissue that surrounds and supports every muscle, tendon, ligament, bone, and organ in the body.
🐎 This fascia can become tight, restricted, dry or stuck due to training, injury, repetitive motion, environmental factors or compensation from poor saddle fit or metabolic imbalances.
💡 Why It Matters for Performance Horses
For horses in work, fascia health is crucial. When fascia is restricted, it:
•Limits range of motion
•Reduces stride length and flexibility
•Causes muscle stiffness or soreness
•Leads to compensatory movement patterns and eventual injury
By gently releasing fascial restrictions, we help the horse’s body:
•Restore movement efficiency
•Improve posture and balance
•Release tension and discomfort
•Support overall performance and recovery
✅ What Clients Often Notice After Sessions:
•Smoother, more fluid movement
•Better engagement and collection
•Quicker warm-up times
•A calmer, more focused horse
•Fewer signs of soreness after hard work
•Less stiffness and resistance
🔍 What It Looks Like in a Session
Myofascial release involves slow, sustained pressure using the hands—there’s no force or quick adjustments.
It’s gentle, but effective, and while it’s not dynamic to watch, horses often show signs of deep relaxation.