When gorgeous Ellie came to stay and go for a ride with me, she was kind enough to bring an Atlas Equine Massager for my horses to try. My horses get bodywork, energy work and I have an Equissage so I was curious to see how they reacted to a cranial massage.
Juno is a horse I always think feels extra tension in her poll and I'm pretty sure she went over backwards as a young filly before I got her. I often find myself giving her a massage around the poll and sure enough the Atlas had an immediate effect on her.
As soon as the equine massager was in place and turned on her eyes softened and her focus went inwards. Soon she was giving the small twitches that indicate a shift in her nervous system, as she moved to rest and relax... after a while, the tongue began to roll and lick and then she yawned, lowering her head. She did not move away or lose her inner locus until I made the move to take the Equine Massager away.
Verdict - Juno says Yes. 10/10
Trinny has a bright spirit and tends to experience stress more in the moment and hold on to it less than Juno so I was a bit surprised to find that when I placed the Atlas on her during a quiet moment she had a very clear response. She was focused inwards, blinking with soft eyes and licking and chewing very quickly. She knows a good thing when she feels it.
Verdict - Trinny awards a 10/10.