Anyone who has had a massage will agree, you always feel better afterwards. Many horses are athletes and work their muscles hard so it should follow that they would benefit from massage just like we do.
This video provides some of the basics for those who want to take equine massage into their own hands.
If you decide to try this yourself be sure to remember that it’s important to listen to your animal, they will tell you are doing more bad than good.
They keys are knowing the right spots, starting gently & taking things slowly, chances are your horse will thank you.