Signs of Tension and Stress Release:
During an Agile Equine Bodywork session, you might see your horse or pony react to touch in one or some of the following ways. Often big responses are experienced after the horse has had a chance to process the work. Once in a while, no reactions are witnessed until the horse has some privacy to release on his own.
Subtle Responses
blinking/twitching eyes
quivering lips and/or nose twitching ears change in breathing sighing lowering the head softening facial expression tail swishing |
Larger Responses
licking and chewing
snorting and sneezing shaking the head stretching and flexing fidgeting/shifting weight biting/scratching self males dropping passing gas |
Major Responses
repeated yawning
rolling back the second eyelid shaking the body urinating bowel movements |
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Bodywork and massage are not to be in place of proper veterinary care. Your horse's bodyworker is an integral member of your equine health care team, including your vet, farrier, and equine dentist.