CST is a gentle way to support horses with a variety of different complaints:
Colic, Lameness, TMJ, Jaw, Headshaking, Shock, Anxiety, Fear, Stiffness, Pain and more.
What to expect if you have someone out to do a CranioSacral Therapy session on your horse
Do NOT expect them to be vigorously rubbing your horse down. .
Do NOT expect the therapist to be forcefully cranking your horse into different positions. If they are, they are probably doing something else.
DO expect them to seemingly hang-out with their hands on your horse in different places. It can be a lot like watching paint dry. You will most likely see signs of release though; licking, yawning, chewing, sighing, and passing wind.
Do NOT be surprised if your horse continues to change up to a week after a session. The Craniosacral System continues to adjust for some time after a session which is why they are spaced approximately 2 weeks apart, to allow the body to integrate the adjustments that occur.
Here is an example of how a session could look like: