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Modern thalassotherapy was pioneered in France, where they still have more thalassotherapy spas than any other country. It is literally a medical treatment, rather than just an opportunity to rest.
EQUITHALASSO® products were created and developed in 2009 by equine osteopath and masseuse Bénédicte Lucazeau. They are approved and recommended by vets in France.
Exercise and work can put strain on the musculoskeletal system, creating a fine line between pain and performance. The goal of a fitness treatment is to give horses the opportunity to recharge their batteries, regain good morale, eliminate accumulated muscle tension as quickly as possible, and relieve the tendons. In short, the purpose is to find a vitality and overall harmony of all the locomotor functions essential to performance.
Many renowned riders use (or have used) the EQUITHALASSO® concept: William Fox-Pitt, Chester Weber, Roger-Yves Bost (for the physical recovery of some of his clients' horses)...
EQUINE ALGOTHERAPY (seaweed wraps) from EQUITHALASSO® is a collection of equine products made exclusively from raw materials extracted from the sea. These natural, drug-free, high quality products provide a variety of topical treatments tailored to your horse’s specific needs for performance, power, renewal, or recovery.
The products have a high concentration of mineral salts, which gives them excellent antiseptic and anti-viral properties. They are also very rich in trace elements such as:
The algae are then micronized to release their nutritive and revitalizing properties.
Benefits for use BEFORE competition or heavy work:
Benefits for use AFTER competition or heavy work:
Algotherapy is suitable for any type of horse:
To increase the effects, this treatment can be added to a stretching massage session or an osteopathic treatment.
As always, there is a full assessment of the horse (immobile and in movement) and a chat with the owner, prior to the treatment. I have over ten years of experience and a solid background in equine therapy, meaning I am skilled in choosing the most suitable treatment.
During treatment, the horse is wrapped with a seaweed poultice (by a certified therapist) and then covered with a starch sheet, with the addition of a fleece when it’s cold.
After the treatment, the horse is then cleaned with warm water and then left to dry (or covered with a fleece to dry them in winter – takes about 1 hour).
Express Vitality Day®
This package is especially designed for a complete assessment and treatment to promote active recovery. This package is also recommended in advance of a physical effort.
Relaxation and recovery®
This package is ideal for athletic horses in good physical condition but in need of a deep and effective conditioning before a competition. It’s also great for those in total recovery after a period of physical effort and before resting (this rest period should be in the field/paddocks and/or close to the sea).
This is a 2-day program, involving 10 treatments.
A written follow-up, established during the treatment, will be given to the owner.
1st day - 5 treatments
2nd day - 5 treatments
Thalasso fitness week
This package is suitable for athletic horses who want to breathe after exertion and need a change of environment for 7 days to maintain and improve their physical condition. This is also perfect for any horse that needs swelling brought down in the tendons and fetlocks, or simply for them to enjoy the benefits of the sea and the care of the centre.
The week involves 15 thalasso treatments, alternating with sea trips (with or without balneotherapy equipment).
Accommodation is provided, along with ration/hay.
1st day
2nd day - 5 treatments
3rd day
4th day – 5 treatments
5th day
6th day - 5 treatments
7th day
Long/rehab treatment - 1 month
In cases where this treatment is used as a post-traumatic cure, our care is adapted to each individual horse, with the possibility of a veterinary follow-up.
The following is included in the long/rehab treatment month;
EQUITHALASSO® products are distributed exclusively by Jennifer Postollec, the official distributor in the UK. If you have any questions or would like to book in for a treatment, you can contact Jennifer via her Facebook page, Equine, Canine and Feline Manual Therapist.