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Nut
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Vera
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 Posted - 17 Nov 2009 : 8:39:13 PM
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| I was going to buy one for Dennis but the physio said they are a waste of money because the massage action does not penetrate deeply enough to be effective. |
    
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Pauline
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 08:34:32 AM
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I would disagree with Vera's physio,although I am not convinced with that physio anyway.
I bought one of the pads this year and have found it very good.
My little Arab mare an advanced endurance horse has used it at vet gates in a race ride.
At an event one of the vets said she was slightly stiff and to massage her. I used the pad and at each following vet gate her back was better.
The pad has three settings 1)Low for a cool down 2) medium for warm up and 3) as a therapeutic setting.
I have also used the pad on another one of my mares that I rescued and is very stiff in her back. Along with hand massage she is less stiff and is now working better.
There has been an offer recently where you can buy the massage pad and get the magnetic sheet for free.
I use all the Equilibrium products. I have just bought a pair of their training wraps to use on another one of my horses that has done a bad hind suspensory ligament when we start walking and later riding out.
Nadia if you want to see how they work I could bring mine down to show you.
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Pauline Higgs
Equine & Human Holistic Therapist
www.thegentlestouch.co.cc
www.endurancegbmidsouth.co.uk
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daf
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England
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 09:29:15 AM
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Hi
I am a McTimoney Practitioner and I have been quite impressed by these depending of course what it is you want to use them for. I first tried it on myself at Hoys i think! While they dont go very deep not much that massages does. A useful piece of equipment for use alongside correct exercising and other therapies.
PS- Nadia my OH's Aunt is at your yard, she was telling me how lovely your boys are! Small world!
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joanna_piana
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 09:34:19 AM
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| Someone at my yard has just bought one and it seems to be helping her cob. As Emmas says used alongside other things certainly helps. |
      
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geegee
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 10:32:52 AM
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I am glad you asked this question as I have also been considering purchasing one....
I have read quite alot of reviews on various forums etc and the general opinion is that it really does help. I wouldn't say that it is for a specific problem but it seems to have helped alot of horses relax prior to being ridden, which has to be good. Quite a few people have said that they have had improved dressage marks.
The best prices so far are £195 from equestrianworld plus postage or prequestrian.online (ebay shop) starting at £185 plus postage.
Will be interesting to see any more comments....
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Hollyhill
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 10:43:38 AM
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I've got one and thoroughly recommend it  |
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jillandlomond
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 3:37:12 PM
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| I've got one too and would highly recommend it! |
    
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geegee
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 4:03:58 PM
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HollyHill/Jillandlomond - Do you use yours just before you ride or after or just as and when?
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Hollyhill
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 4:22:55 PM
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Hi GeeGee, I use mine before riding and generally on a regular basis as well 
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geegee
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 4:38:22 PM
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Ok, thanks....
Sorry, another question, what improvements/difference have you seen in your horse?
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jillandlomond
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 5:44:13 PM
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Hi geegee,
I use mine before riding. It helps to warm up the muscles and promotes relaxation. I've noticed a marked improvement in length of stride and suppleness through their backs |
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geegee
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 6:02:46 PM
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Thanks, Jill. I think I have made my mind up to get one. My mare has mild kissing spine and is also recovering from a sacroiliac injury, so she is going to need to be as relaxed as possible when (fingers X'd) I bring her back into work.
It might be a good idea to be using it whilst she is resting....
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Nerusa
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 6:10:06 PM
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| They've got a brilliant spelling mistake on their website under the well-being section for how to tell if your horse is happy. In the You Are The Boss paragraph, it says "An overconfident horse may try and take the role of 'heard leader' ". Very apt? |
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Nut
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 7:22:49 PM
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Evening All, thanks for the feedback. I am currently using a magnotheraphy rug to warm up and cool down before i do any work with one of my horses that is going through a rehabilition programme; he is only doing ground work, he hasnt been ridden for 4 months so far and has been long reining and light lunging now for nearly one month. I was thinking this massage pad might help more for when I'm allowed back on and whilst we currently have full physio sessions every other week that when those move to monthly sessions and at somepoint longer periods in between that this might really help...my other horse could benefit too before and after competition and especially as we are going to have a go at endurance next year. I might leave the purchase until i know when my physio sessions might move back from fortnightly (costly in itself as not covered by insurance) and go from there. Good to see plenty of good reviews.
Emma - small world indeed, who is you OH's aunt? |
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ACGODFREY
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Posted - 18 Nov 2009 : 8:40:18 PM
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| I have one and rate it highly. Recommended by my physio for both mine - one gets tightness in lumbar region, the other in the trapezius (?). Both mine enjoy it on the high setting, and if nothing else they are very relaxed when the saddle goes on. One goes to sleep, the other does a good tapir impression! Tend to use it before riding, or just as a massage if I have time and not riding. |
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daf
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Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 08:23:42 AM
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Hi Nadia
His aunt is Sam, i think her family own the yard?
From what you have described sounds like the pad would certainly be helpful for your horse. Hope he continues to get better. |
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Nut
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Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 09:02:17 AM
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| Hi Emma - yes Sam and her family are our yard owners, its run by younger sister Lucy and is a fab place. If you're ever over visiting the family come and say hello |
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phoenixbruka
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Posted - 19 Nov 2009 : 10:03:19 PM
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I've got one and use it after my older boys flatwork
They both love it though.
I also have a areborn magnotherapy rug that I travel them in to dressage comps and it really help the warm up time for muscles loads, highly recommended
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Pasha
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Posted - 20 Nov 2009 : 09:27:03 AM
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My Physio also told me they were a waste of money BUT after reading all of your comments, I think I am going to get one as it can only do good right?
Pasha has always had a very good back BUT he loves a massage and my Physio tells me off for booking her in 'just because he likes it' lol! Although, I think Shesky would definately benefit from it as he has a tendancy to get a little sore! Also looking at the magnetic rugs.... can see their Christmas lists expanding he he |
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Vera
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Pauline
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geegee
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Posted - 20 Nov 2009 : 4:57:29 PM
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After speaking to the referral vet at Newmarket, I bought one. She confirmed that it won't cure any physical problems as it could never reach deep enough but said that she has had alot of positive feedback from her clients satying that there has been a difference in their horse's way of going, more relaxed, working in a better outline etc etc.
She said that it certainly won't do any harm and any relaxtion prior to riding can only be a good thing.
Can't wait for it to come now and will let everyone know what my mare thinks of it (might even try it on myself  ) |
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geegee
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Posted - 02 Dec 2009 : 4:26:22 PM
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Used it for the first time tonight, obviously not going to do much in one session but thought I would report back on Minuette's first impression....
I layed it over her back, took it off, put it back on - not bothered!
Took it off and pressed the on button so that she could hear it buzzing - not bothered!
Put it back on and pressed the on button - not bothered!
Left it on for a couple of minutes (just to make sure she was ok with it) and then secured the straps.
I then stood back and watched - she lowered her head, dropped her hip, rested her back leg and went to sleep!
SO, I think we can safely say that she likes it. PHEW! Havn't wasted my money.
Now I have to try the other 2 settings 
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jillandlomond
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Posted - 02 Dec 2009 : 6:47:42 PM
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That's great to hear Lisa! I always use mine on the high setting for maximum effect! |
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BeckyBoodle
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Posted - 02 Dec 2009 : 10:12:29 PM
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As an equine shiatsu therpist, I don't think anything can beat a proper massage as you can assess what is going on in the body and react to specific issues. Massage pads can't do that.
That said, one of the yards I did my training on used to use them on a number of horses in between sessions. I think that they help with relaxation and general fatigue/tightness of the superficial muscles, and given that a lot of horse ailments can be linked back to stress, I think as long as the horse accepts them and finds them relaxing they can do nothing but good.
I then would personally supplement the pad with actual therapy sessions - could be shiatsu, physio, osteo, chiro, reiki, basically whatever rocks your boat.
I personally would like more regular massages and pampering!
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Equilibrium Therapy Massage Pad Horse Back Massage
