How often does the horse need therapy?
The number of treatments necessary will depend on the results desired, the severity of the injury, and how long the injury has been a problem. Injuries usually require a concentrated series of treatments until improvement is observed. Then, maintenance can include therapy once every few months, if necessary. Typically, the first session involves two treatments within 24 to 48 hours. After those 2 initial treatments, a plan can then be established to bring the horse as quickly as possible through their rehabilitation process. Generally, horses in heavy training and showing, and at peak performance, can benefit from therapy once every few weeks. During strenuous training periods, treating the horse may prevent compensatory problems due to the stress and strain of training. A typical treatment period is 35-45 minutes.
