Western Pleasure

The Western Pleasure horse by definition should be free flowing, balanced, and willing. A Western Pleasure horse should give the appearance of being fit and a pleasure to ride. The horse should cover a reasonable amount of ground as it exhibits the correct gaits in a consistent rhythm and cadence. The performance of the required gaits and the ability of the horse to do so with ease are a major factor in the judging. The horse should carry its neck level or just above the poll relative to the withers. The horse should carry his nose slightly in front of a vertical line and have a normal expression with alert ears. The head carriage should be natural, showing that the horse is neither intimidated nor resistant. A Western Pleasure show prospect must have longer, flatter muscling, not bulky muscles. The horse's withers must be prominent enough to hold the saddle and to allow the horse to elevate its shoulders. The trainer must be very patient and must give the young horse time to develop the ability and strength to carry itself in frame with collection.

Common recorded problems related to Western Pleasure horses that Equissage can help with are;
  • Hind limb pathologies and arthritic changes from repetitive figures
  • Inflammation of acute strain/sprain traumas
  • Relaxation and suppleness prior to mounting
  • Suppleness, strength and hydration of the muscular skeletal system

Hind limb lameness is common in the Western Pleasure horse because a large portion of the body weight must be carried as the hind limbs drive forward to produce the power that will elevate the front limbs of the horse. Additionally this has to be done at a slow gait, which puts more stress on the hind limbs and back.

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, Western Pleasure riders world wide love how Equissage provides a full body workout, equivalent to a 10km walk for their competition horse. Equissage gently penetrates through 4 foot of bone and 2 foot of tissue to provide the following benefits to Western Pleasure horses:

  • Increased blood flow, specifically around the joints to decrease the likelihood of injuries, sprains and strains and relieve the symptoms associated with arthritis
  • Improved lymphatic drainage to assist in the removal of lactic acid, and inflammation, speed up recovery, reduce fatigue and encourage water consumption
  • Relaxation of the muscles, keeping them soft and supple. Naturally helping to relieve pain, unlock tension and reduce muscle spasm especially in the hindquarters which in turn improves performance
  • Improved joint mobility to assist in control, accuracy, flexibility and improved reaction times to improve performance

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.

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