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Equine Massage

Massage for your horses’ wellbeing.

Horse massage is one component of a holistic care plan for your horses’ health. I help your horse maintain optimal body functionality through various massage techniques and stretches.

Horse massage is commonly used pre and post-working in disciplines such as eventing, dressage, show jumping as well as breeding mares and stallions. Hack and pony club horses also benefit from massage.

Why horse massage?

If you consider your horse as an athlete that will perform when you choose to go for a ride or compete, then massage is a vital component of maintaining its body functionality, like any sports athlete.

I often hear people refer to their horse as ‘naughty’. Rather than thinking your horse is making a conscious decision to act against your instruction, undesirable behaviour is usually due to a reason. Picking up on small cues and subtle changes in its movement and body language can help explain these behaviours.

Through soft touch and feel, damaged muscle or spasm can be located and massaged back to full pain-free movement.

Benefits of horse massage

Just like when you go for a run, it’s desirable to warm up and stretch before and after. Massage helps to avoid muscle, tendon and tissue injury and to help maintain the horse into its older years of life.

Horse massage can have immediate and longer lasting benefits, including:

  • increase range of motion
  • happier disposition
  • increased muscle tone
  • healthier and shinier coat

Massage can be used to combat muscular problems such as:

  • muscle spasms
  • muscle knots (adhesions)
  • sprains and strains
  • stiffness
  • uneven gait
  • lack of cadence
  • not tracking up
  • difficulty collecting or extending

Equine muscle therapy

I specialise in muscle therapy that improves circulation to your horses’ muscles and fascia to aid in recovery and repair to the muscular-skeletal and lymphatic systems. These systems are interconnected and through touch and pressure, you and your horse can benefit from the positive outcomes.

A calm environment and relaxed horse are important when massaging as the best results are gained when your horse’s’ muscles and posture are relaxed. This is why I massage horses where they are most comfortable and relaxed, usually at their home or under their favourite tree.

Book a horse massage

If you’re in the Ballarat region and along the Western Highway area from Ballan to Stawell area of Western Victoria and your horse or donkey is in need of a professional massage, contact Martin Godwin Equine.

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The people who trust me with their horse

Martin, Best Trimmer Ever!  8 years ago, I made the decision to go barefoot and after extensive research on qualified barefoot trimmers, I decided to contact Martin. I have been using Martin ever since and I continue to be impressed with Martin’s professionalism and reliability. My horses’ hoofs have never looked better, Martin continually demonstrates genuine care and pride in his trimming and hoof care of my horses. Martin has excellent horse handing skills and I cannot recommend him highly enough.

M. Cooper - Gordon

Martin has been trimming all of my horses’ feet for many years. He is a man of great integrity, always reliable, punctual and honest.  He demonstrates compassion to all horses and humans.  Everyone of my horses’ feet have improved considerably in condition and strength with Martin’s expert trimming and advice.  His dedication to his craft and the safety of the horse and owner during the trimming process is commendable.  With the added bonus of great conversation, he is my first recommendation as a barefoot trimmer.

J. Van Opstal – Ararat

A farrier that has a diary, books you in advance and turns up!  Martin has a fabulous relationship with the horses and his attention to detail and work overall is to be applauded. The horses’ wellbeing is his priority, couldn’t be happier.

H. Tatchell - Ballan

Martin builds a bond with the horses and they interact well with him. The appointments are always met and he is never late. Martin can be trusted to look after your equine friends to the highest standards of hoof care. Certainly recommend!

S. Ryan – Great Western

I’ve been using Martins service for the past 6 years and I have always found him to be reliable, professional and has a fantastic manner with my horses and all their different personalities. Martin is very knowledgeable and keeps up with modern practices which greatly benefits my horses in their disciplines. Highly recommend Martin.

C. Blackley - Ararat

If you want a farrier who is always on time, kind, patient, trims and balances their hooves to perfection. Plus has knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the lower limb and teaches you and your equines every visit. Martin Godwin should be your farrier as he has been my farrier for 13+ years for my Clydesdales, mini ponies, mini donkeys and mammoth donkeys.

C. Trotter - Winchelsea

Martin has been trimming my horses for 6 years now. He does a fantastic job (even with my sometimes difficult horse). Both my horses and dogs love him and he’s always on time. Martin would easily be the most reliable farrier I’ve dealt with in over 25 years of owning horses.

S. Morris – Mt Egerton

Martin actually really cares about the horses and is passionate about his work. He is very reliable, always here when he says he will, so no waiting around for him! We always have a laugh and some good discussions. But best of all my horses are always sound. Thanks Martin!

L. McLaren - Ballan

I have been using Martin Godwin for a very long time. His very reliable and always on time.  Excellent with horses, as he truly understands them. My big babies truly love him. I am a Clydesdale breeder and my horses feet are well cared for.  Martin truly is a genius with horses’ feet.  I highly recommend him. I have never ever been disappointed with Martin.

C. Caps - Beaufort