Jordan starts each equine session by questioning the owner on the problems they have seen and experienced. She then examines the horse for soreness and tightness, and then goes about addressing the issues she finds with her massage techniques. She always begins with gentle stretching and relaxation to prepare the animal for deeper tissue massage. “It’s not unusual to see the horses almost melt as the tension is released. They’ll yawn and their eyes will close.” The typical session will last one to two hours, depending on the level of soreness and number of problems.
She is happy to do individual horses or a whole barn. She also welcomes group bookings for horses and their riders. Jordan is licensed and insured in the state of Florida, and is willing to travel anywhere in Hillsborough County. The best way to contact Jordan for an evaluation is to call Clever Message at (813) 774-2418. You can also visit her website at www.clevermassages.com.
“I’m very compassionate and love animals, especially horses that are a major part of my life, and I enjoy helping them.” Although she is often called upon to work on sport horses, Jordan says massage is useful for any horse. “You’ll see a difference in your horse, whether performance or pleasure. Older horses can get help with their arthritis. Horses that buck often have back problems that need addressed. Any horse can benefit.” The real benefit that Jordan offers is that she can work on horse and rider at the same time. “Usually what’s wrong with the horse is wrong with the rider. If a rider has a hip problem, the horse is going to end up with a hip problem too, because the horse is compensating for what the rider is unable to do. The same is true with back problems.” Jordan admits she has a back issue that causes her to lean left, and her horse’s right side is more sensitive from the overuse of keeping her in balance.
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July 2015
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