Equine fascia looks like a thin off-white opaque tissue. It covers every muscle cell and fibre, surrounds, goes through, and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fibre, and muscle in place. Fascia contains nerves that make it almost as sensitive as skin. Fascia plays a crucial role in maintaining posture, transmitting mechanical force, and facilitating smooth, unrestricted movement.

When fascia becomes stressed, be it emotionally or physically it contracts & tightens up.

Where is fascia within the body & what is it made of?

There are several types of fascia throughout your horse's body.

Superficial - This is found firectly under the skin. Deep - Surrounds bones, muscles, nerves & blood vessels. Visceral - Surrounds organs within cavities like the abdomen, lung (pleura, and heart (pericardium) Parietal - lines the wall of a body cavity (e.g., in the pelvis)

Maintenance & Release