Welcome to Argo Equine Myofascial Therapy
Welcome to Argo Equine Myofascial Therapy
Optimize Equine and Equestrian Performance
Graston Technique Therapy for Horse and Rider
Benefits of Therapy for Horse, Rider, Veterinarian, Owner
Benefits of Therapy for Horse, Rider, Veterinarian, Owner
Randy is a licensed therapist providing prehab and rehab services to human and equine athletes. She is a certified equine appraiser with a background in thoroughbred racing and veterinary practice management. She is a Graston Technique Specialist, and has been an instructor since 2014. She is one of the contributors to the Graston Technique Equine course, and has conducted sessions in Colorado, Florida, Texas, and California.
Graston Technique is a form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. A session includes assessment, treatment, stretching, reassessment, and exercise. The instruments amplify the feel of soft tissue restrictions, such as trigger points and fibrosis, and are effective to correct these conditions. Graston Technique practitioners are trained professionals who maintain their credentials as the knowledge base is updated.
Fact: Horses are prey animals. They have evolved to disguise any pain, weakness, or lameness to avoid attracting predators. They are stoic creatures. Observable symptoms are delayed.
Fact: The horse’s spine did not evolve to support the added weight of a rider.
Fact: A stiff horse or a stiff rider will limit performance
Fact: Equine stiffness will limit stride length, affect collection, affect lead changes, and can be expressed as resistive behaviors that make riding unpleasant: tail swishing, lips curled, ears pinned, bucks, kicks, refusals, wheeling.
Racing photos equine performance therapy courtesy of https://www.redbubble.com/people/steveyellowbear/shop
Benefits of Therapy for Horse, Rider, Veterinarian, Owner
Benefits of Therapy for Horse, Rider, Veterinarian, Owner
Benefits of Therapy for Horse, Rider, Veterinarian, Owner
No Down Time
Quicker, Improved Outcomes
No Drugs Used
No Pre-Competition Restriction
Faster return to competition
Optimized peak performance
Preventative maintenance
Promote tissue health
Prevent lameness