Massage Guns on Horses: Yay or Nay?
Massage Guns on Horses: Yay or Nay?
Let’s get to the bottom of it. Have you ever thought about using a massage gun on your horse?
Maybe you’ve used one on yourself and felt firsthand how much they can relieve muscle pain and tension, or maybe you’ve wondered about the benefits or even risks of using it on your horse.
As a human and equine massage therapist, I get asked all the time about my stance on massage guns, and I’m finally breaking my silence on them.
My advice for using massage guns on horses is simple: proceed with caution. They can be helpful tools in alleviating muscle pain in your horse, but used incorrectly, they can also cause harm. It’s important to understand where and how to use the massage gun before forging ahead.
On the No Bucks Given podcast episode entitled “Mythbusting with Maija: Massage Guns + Horses,” I dive into the science behind massage guns and my recommendations on how and where to use them, along with who should and shouldn’t use them on their horses.
Give the episode a listen wherever you get your podcasts!
