Salt therapy for the performance horse can provide huge benefits pre and post competition. Keeping your horse’s lungs working optimally could just give you the edge you need this season. One of the best advantages to salt therapy is that it is 100% natural and drug free.
Pre Competition – Regular sessions can help to reduce mucus, increase lung function and increase oxygen delivery around the body. More oxygen = enhanced performance. The anti-inflammatory effects can reduce swelling in the airways from respiratory conditions such as Equine Asthma or allergies. Most competition horses are stabled and are more susceptible to allergens that may also irritate the horses airways. Dust from bedding or poorly ventilated stables are some of the main contributors for poor respiratory health. Salt therapy can help remove any pathogens irritating the airways and return the natural pH balance to allow for easier breathing whilst at rest and during exercise.
Post Competition – The increase in oxygen delivery can help speed up recovery for tired muscles after competition. Some horses can get very physically and mentally tired from being away at a competition, a salt therapy session may just help them to relax when they are back home and give them a little boost to aid recovery all round. The cleansing effect of inhaling the dry salt will help remove any pathogens picked up from being away from home such as viruses or even vehicle fumes from travelling. Any cuts or scrapes your horse may have picked up whilst competing will also benefit from the anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects of a post competition session.
So what are you waiting for? Give your horse a kick start to their fitness program this season! Click here to book a session today.
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