Why is working with fascia so important?
Fascial release addresses issues that otherwise will only be relieved, including restrictions caused in paddock incidents.
-
It prevents the ridden horse from performing to its full ability.
-
It stops foals and young horses from growing well and thriving.
-
It makes the starting-under-saddle process and initial training much more difficult.
Most soft tissue injures do not make the horse lame instead the ridden horse
-
Becomes unwilling in its work;
-
Changes behaviour;
-
Shows gait abnormalities;
-
is just “not right”.
Appointments for body work therapy, saddle-fit and assessment sessions are available in the following areas of New South Wales:
-
Nowra & NSW South Coast
-
Canberra (and surrounding areas)
-
Goulburn
-
Southern Highlands
-
Yass
Elka Fischer of Equine Performance & Wellbeing is the only practitioner who offers several techniques to release fascia including Myofascial Release, Fascial Manipulation by Stecco, JENT as well as Photonic Red-Light Therapy, Equine Massage and Saddle Fit Assessment.
Equine Body Work and JENT Therapist
Welcome to
St Emilion (right) on his way to winning over 2100 m in Orange, NSW (2014). Photo courtesy of Central Western Daily.