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Equine Bodywork with Angela Paugh

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Equine Bodywork with Angela Paugh

Offering Equine Bodywork services for Hancock County and surrounding areas.

10/19/2022

My paycheck says I have a good job, but my horses say that I need to step up my game.

10/04/2022

3 days post injury. Skin wound is healing. Swelling in lower leg. Treatment includes cold hose, Kinesiology Taping to help promote circulation and massage.

08/29/2022

Meet my new friend Maggie. Shes releasing and relaxing with some poll work. Loved working with this girl.

08/26/2022

Charlotte had her 2nd massage today. Her Trapezius Cervicus muscle has been a focus area. She was tense on both sides although her right side was a bit more constricted compared to the left. This muscle draws the scapula upwards and forward. She had several releases such as the one shown in the video below while massaging this muscle. 👏.

08/19/2022

When used properly, Muscle Taping provides support during movement, improves circulation and lymphatic flow, reduces pain, inflammation and tension, relaxes and assists muscles, releases fascia, and improves joint function. These all result in faster and more complete healing and improved movement and positioning.

08/12/2022

Thanks for the treat mom but where’s my massage???

08/07/2022

I’m so happy I can help my horse feel better with massage. Meet my girl Charlie. She is a 3 year old Quarter Horse. I started out wanting to get certified so I could help her. I started breaking her late last year. I knew she had to be sore with all the new movements and muscles I was asking her to engage. She struggled with backing up in a straight line, picking up the correct lead ( front and back ) and etc. Of course she was sore! She was trying so hard to do the things I asked her to do. I’ve hit the gym hard before and sometimes could hardly walk the next day! Massaging her, watching her release and lean into me asking for more massage is such a great way to bond and say thank you for trying today!

07/30/2022

She’s got that post massage shine going on. 😎

07/28/2022

This guys really good at his post massage stretches.

07/25/2022

How to prepare your horse for a massage

Please ensure your horse is kept in an area where he or she is easily accessible for your appointment. Your horse should be kept out of direct sunlight for a minimum of 2 hours if we will be taking thermal images. Your horse will need to be dry, mud free and clean to the best of your ability. Try to avoid any kind of spray chemicals such as Show Sheen or Fly Spray. These chemicals can be easily absorbed into my skin through contact as well as leave a film on the horses coat which can make massage or taping more difficult.

What you can expect during your first visit

The first time I meet your horse and approximately every 3 months during treatment, I will do an assessment and thermal images. The thermal images will be taken first. They will help pinpont any areas of inflammation. The assessment will include watching you move your horse either in hand or on the lunge line. I will be looking for imbalance, movement restriction and signs of pain. Next, I will conduct a hands on assessment where I will palpate the horse looking for muscle tension and or a physical reaction to help further identify areas that may need more work. Once the assessment is complete I will move onto the therapy portion weather it be Massage, Raindrop Therapy and or Muscle Taping. For the duration of the therapy, the horse may be held by hand, in cross ties or teathered in a stationary position.

What about after therapy

Following massage therapy, I recommend walking your horse for 5 min. Movement increases the circulation to assist in eliminating the lactic acid which was freed up during the massage. You may return your horse to normal activity the next day unless discussed otherwise. For Raindrop Therapy, you will want to keep your horse indoors for at least 24 hours as the oils on the skin can amplify the sun rays and cause sunburn to the skin. Make sure your horse has access to an unlimited supply of water as water will help flush toxins.

Happy riding!!

07/20/2022

This image indicates tension in the Hamstrings (Semimembranosus and Semitendinosus) muscles. These muscles have a close relationship with back tension. Often times when you address the back tension the hamstrings will find relief as well. Saddle fit check and ensure hooves are balanced are my first go to’s followed by a hands on assessment to palpate the muscles checking for areas of tension. Massage and muscle taping to treat!

07/17/2022

Considering massage therapy for your Equine athlete??

Here are some benefits….
Prevention of injury
Increased range of motion/ flexibility
Relaxation
Reduce stress and anxiety
Pain relief/ alleviate muscle soreness
Improved circulation
Improve sleep
Improve muscle tone
Support the immune system
Aide in ulcer prevention/ recovery
Speeding up recovery

Along with massage, I also offer Raindrop Therapy and Muscle Taping. Free evaluation and thermal imaging provided with each service.

🐴 I have few openings left for July. Let me know how I can help!

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Vanlue, OH
45890

Telephone

(419) 348-2131

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