Roping

Team Roping, Calf Roping & Steer Wrestling began as a rodeo event many years ago, evolving from the everyday work on the ranches by the cowboys. The horses used in the team roping event are usually Quarter Horses. This breed is preferred by the ropers because of their exceptional athletic ability, quick acceleration over short distances, their inherent desire to “watch a cow,” and their good mind. With a better understanding of the duties of the team roping horse, it becomes apparent that they experience many of the same problems that of western horses. Problems of the distal joints of the hocks are very common, forcing strain to the hamstrings, glutels and lower back.

Typically, the Roping horses are mature, experienced horses for competitions, so these horses are usually over 10 years old. Many Team Roping horses in their mid to late teens and even early to mid 20s are used by the top ropers. This is an important factor, as age and degeneration related pathologies can effect performance.

Common recorded problems related to Roping horses that Equissage can help with are;
  • Repetative strain injury from explosive starts, stops and turning
  • Arthritic and degenerative conditions
  • Recovery and Rehydration
  • Management of previous injury or illness

Equissage is a safe, easy to use, natural, non-aggressive and non-invasive way to effectively warm up and cool down your horse, prevent common issues, improve performance and maintain your horse in peak condition.

Voted “Best New Horse Product in the World” in 2000 BETA UK, Ropers world wide love how Equissage provides a full body workout, equivalent to a 10km walk for their competition horse. Equissage gently penetrates through 4 foot of bone and 2 foot of tissue to provide the following benefits to Roping horses:

  • Increased blood flow, specifically around the joints to decrease the likelihood of injuries and relieve the symptoms of arthritis
  • Improved lymphatic drainage to assist in the removal of lactic acid, keeping your horse energised and willing and encourage water consumption
  • Relaxation of the muscles, keeping them soft and supple. Naturally helping to relieve pain, unlock tension and reduce muscle spasm therefore and improving performance
  • Improved joint mobility to assist in control, accuracy and flexibility when turning and stopping

Equissage is an essential tool in improving the health and performance of horses in every stable.

For further information regarding other health issues, learn more about Equissage and to speak to one of our Consultants to arrange a FREE DEMONSTRATION please contact us.

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