Horses (and humans) have points all over the body that relate to, and have an effect on other parts of the body. These specific points are part of a complex channel system referred to as meridian pathways through which energy flows throughout the body. The whole system is similar to an electrical circuit board.
By stimulating specific points within the meridian pathways, we are asking the body to send the energy to heal itself. When the body has an injury, a scar, or a skeletal misalignment, it can cause a blockage of the energy through the effected channel. Since the body works cohesively as one unit, a blockage of one channel affects the entire body.
It’s not just physical symptoms! An imbalance can also cause behavioral problems. Often, what is perceived as a behavioral problem is actually your horse trying to communicate to you that something is not right, or is causing pain. With acupoint and acupressure, we can help to equilibrate the body and mind by restoring the harmonious balance of energy flow between the meridians.