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geronabean Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2017-10-06 6:43 PM Subject: Massagers
Queen Bean of Ponyland Posts: 24954 Location: WYOMING	Anyone use one regularly on their horse? See any REAL results? I just started recently, still in the "what the hell is that on me" phase.
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canadiannorth Reg. Mar 2010	Posted 2017-10-09 10:00 PM Subject: RE: Massagers
Veteran Posts: 255 Location: Alberta Canada	We use a massager regularly when competing. It really helps to relieve tight muscles when competing & hauling. Biggest thing when introducing a horse to one is to start out on the lowest setting & on the larger muscles at first til they get used to it.
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Ohiobarrelracer Reg. Feb 2017	Posted 2017-10-10 8:47 AM Subject: RE: Massagers
Extreme Veteran Posts: 534 Location: Ohio girl moved to PA	I dont use a massager but my best friend is a equine massage therapist and she works on my horses regularly and i notice a huge difference! My boys love getting worked on and fall asleep right at the trailer when shes doing it. At first they weren't too sure about what she was doing but once they realized it feels good they love her haha
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geronabean Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2017-10-10 5:54 PM Subject: RE: Massagers
Queen Bean of Ponyland Posts: 24954 Location: WYOMING	Ohiobarrelracer - 2017-10-10 9:47 AM I dont use a massager but my best friend is a equine massage therapist and she works on my horses regularly and i notice a huge difference! My boys love getting worked on and fall asleep right at the trailer when shes doing it. At first they weren't too sure about what she was doing but once they realized it feels good they love her haha That is a different feel and pressure than the hand helds that just vibrate. I certainly think what a therapist does is way better! My problem with the handhelds is they just vibrate and dont kneed. But maybe it is a good alternative, hope so!
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geronabean Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2017-10-10 5:55 PM Subject: RE: Massagers
Queen Bean of Ponyland Posts: 24954 Location: WYOMING	canadiannorth - 2017-10-09 11:00 PM We use a massager regularly when competing. It really helps to relieve tight muscles when competing & hauling. Biggest thing when introducing a horse to one is to start out on the lowest setting & on the larger muscles at first til they get used to it. Good to hear!
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Texas Tornado Reg. Dec 2006	Posted 2017-10-10 7:31 PM Subject: RE: Massagers
Elite Veteran Posts: 865	geronabean - 2017-10-10 5:55 PM canadiannorth - 2017-10-09 11:00 PM We use a massager regularly when competing. It really helps to relieve tight muscles when competing & hauling. Biggest thing when introducing a horse to one is to start out on the lowest setting & on the larger muscles at first til they get used to it. Good to hear! Which massager do you use?
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canadiannorth Reg. Mar 2010	Posted 2017-10-10 8:37 PM Subject: RE: Massagers
Veteran Posts: 255 Location: Alberta Canada	We us a Thumper.
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ridejg Reg. Jan 2009	Posted 2017-10-10 9:05 PM Subject: RE: Massagers
Location: South Dakota	I don't have a massager, but I do basic level Masterson Method, and it sure is a good way to release tension. Not hard to do, but it takes time....if I feel stressed, it is a great way me to decompress as I work on my horse.
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Ohiobarrelracer Reg. Feb 2017	Posted 2017-10-11 7:31 AM Subject: RE: Massagers
Extreme Veteran Posts: 534 Location: Ohio girl moved to PA	geronabean - 2017-10-10 6:54 PM Ohiobarrelracer - 2017-10-10 9:47 AM I dont use a massager but my best friend is a equine massage therapist and she works on my horses regularly and i notice a huge difference! My boys love getting worked on and fall asleep right at the trailer when shes doing it. At first they weren't too sure about what she was doing but once they realized it feels good they love her haha That is a different feel and pressure than the hand helds that just vibrate. I certainly think what a therapist does is way better! My problem with the handhelds is they just vibrate and dont kneed. But maybe it is a good alternative, hope so! Right! i tried a thumper before and the results just weren't the same. I can tell they really like when my friend works on them. Especially because she can determine how deep to work the muscle! It helps she showed me a TON of things i can do on them so i can keep up on them too. I think good ol fashioned ways sometimes are the best!
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RedHead84 Reg. Dec 2014	Posted 2017-10-11 10:23 AM Subject: RE: Massagers
Elite Veteran Posts: 889	I have one for sale! Because my horses hated it. (insert eye roll) What divas!
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geronabean Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2017-10-11 4:57 PM Subject: RE: Massagers
Queen Bean of Ponyland Posts: 24954 Location: WYOMING	Texas Tornado - 2017-10-10 8:31 PM geronabean - 2017-10-10 5:55 PM canadiannorth - 2017-10-09 11:00 PM We use a massager regularly when competing. It really helps to relieve tight muscles when competing & hauling. Biggest thing when introducing a horse to one is to start out on the lowest setting & on the larger muscles at first til they get used to it. Good to hear! Which massager do you use? Jeanie Rub Variable Speed Massager
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geronabean Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2017-10-11 4:59 PM Subject: RE: Massagers
Queen Bean of Ponyland Posts: 24954 Location: WYOMING	RedHead84 - 2017-10-11 11:23 AM I have one for sale! Because my horses hated it. (insert eye roll) What divas! Lol! My Divas are so far unimpressed but Im going to give it 6 months or so.
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