CONTRAINDICATIONS
TO MASSAGE
o Open and or infected wounds
o
Horse in shock / running fever
o
High digital pulse, elevated heart rate.
o
Horse with elevated breathing.
o
Horse under veterinary care,
permission not granted.
o
Horses with sudden changes to
behavioural patterns.
o
Protocol on pregnant mares.
o
Horse with skin infection.
o
Horse on heavy medication, protocol
(drugs will mask a problem)
o
A dehydrated horse.
o
Any undiagnosed lumps or swellings.
o
A horse that is not eating.
o
A horse that has just eaten hard
feed if only
access is morning and evening feed.
Veterinary Permission - As an E.B.W I am aware of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to protect the welfare of sick and injured animals from treatment by unqualified persons that makes it illegal for anyone other than a qualified veterinary surgeon to diagnose an ailment or prescribe treatment. Prior permission from the veterinarian usually responsible for the animal must be obtained before body work can commence.
Massage is never a
replacement for proper veterinary care.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A BODY WORK
SESSION