Working with the simple tools of touch and technique, the goal is to help the horse clear energy blockages, body tension and ensure the muscles and circulatory systems function optimally. With a mixture of effleurage, petrissage, tapotement (percussion) and friction, each 60-90 minute massage is intended to help the horse relax and relearn how to trust in the presence of a human being, something many have good reason to fear given their prior experiences.