Thoroughbred Racing

The requirements we place on the immature structure and musculoskeletal system on the young racehorse demands preventative and continued management throughout their racing career.

At the gallop, the racehorse inhales over 1600 litres of air per minute; blood diverts from the digestive system to increase the supply to the muscles by 70 fold; heart rate soars from a resting 30, to 220-240 beats per minute; force through the forearm increases to 4500 kg and stride lengthens to cover over 16 metres per second. This physical demand places enormous strain on all the body systems.

Common recorded Thoroughbred Racing problems that Equissage can help with are;
  • Lameness or Musculoskeletal injuries
  • Forelimb musculoskeletal dysfunction due to impact during racing
  • Dehydration and muscle trauma
  • Accelerated recovery aid to the growth of young horses

Equissage is a safe, easy to use, natural, non-aggressive and non-invasive way to effectively warm up and cool down your horse, prevent common issues, improve performance and maintain your horse in peak condition.

Voted “Best New Horse Product in the World” in 2000 BETA UK, Trainers world wide love how Equissage provides a full body workout, equivalent to a 10km walk for their horse. Equissage gently penetrates through 4 foot of bone and 2 foot of tissue to provide the following benefits to Thoroughbred horses:

  • Increased blood flow to improve the supply of oxygen to the muscles, reduce muscle trauma and speed up recovery
  • Improved lymphatic drainage to remove lactic acid and encourage water consumption
  • Relaxation of the muscles to relieve pain, unlock tension and keep muscle soft and supple
  • Improved joint mobility allowing horse to move more freely and increase length of stride

Equissage is an essential tool in improving the health and performance of horses in every stable.

For further information regarding other health issues, learn more about Equissage and to speak to one of our Consultants to arrange a FREE DEMONSTRATION please contact us.

Freecall: 0508 378 477 Email: info@equissage.co.nz