PEMF — Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy — is a non-invasive, drug-free way to support a horse’s circulation, recovery, and overall comfort. Alogo uses the MagnaWave, the industry-standard device trusted by top show barns and racetracks. Sessions run 30–60 minutes, on their own or bundled with massage.
No needles, no drugs, no heat you can’t feel. A coil rests over the body and sends gentle, rhythmic pulses into the tissue beneath it.
PEMF stands for Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy. A coil is placed over a target area — the topline, the hindquarters, a sore shoulder — and sends low-frequency electromagnetic pulses into the tissue, encouraging blood flow where the body needs it most.
The MagnaWave is purpose-built for equine work, with adjustable intensity so each session is dialed to the individual horse. Start low, read the response, adjust from there.
Horses tell you it’s working: lips quiver, the head drops, eyes go soft, and the big yawns start. Many drift off entirely. It’s the same deep release a good massage brings — reached a different way.
About 60% of regulars now include PEMF at every visit — most often paired with hands-on massage in a single appointment.
PEMF is wellness support, not a cure — but as part of a thoughtful routine it can help in three clear ways.
May encourage blood flow, helping deliver oxygen and nutrients to tired or hard-worked tissue and carry waste away.
Supports the body’s bounce-back after a show, a hard training block, or a stretch of stall rest — so horses come back to work feeling like themselves.
A calmer, drug-free option for seniors, chronic stiffness, and the day-to-day comfort of horses who carry a lot quietly.
What a standalone PEMF visit actually looks like, from setup to turnout. The horse sets the pace — every one is a little different.
Walk the horse out, read the body, and position the coil over the target area — topline, hindquarters, wherever the work needs to happen. Intensity starts low and comes up only as the horse welcomes it.
~5 minutes.The coil moves methodically across the back, shoulders, hindquarters, and limbs. You'll feel a soft, rhythmic tap; the horse feels a deep, gentle warmth.
20–40 minutes.Lip quivers, a dropped head, soft eyes, big yawns. Every horse tells you something a little different — the session follows the horse, not a fixed script.
the horse leads.Hand-walk, then turnout, light work only that day. Expect more water and a deep night's sleep. A written recap lands within 24 hours — shared with your vet if you'd like.
notes within the day.Hands-on, diagnostic work — a full-body read that finds the tight spots and asymmetries words can’t. Best for pre- and post-competition and for getting to the root of a problem.
The quieter approach — the horse sets the pace. Well-suited to sensitive horses, seniors, and post-event recovery, and a gentle entry point for a horse new to bodywork.
Massage plus PEMF in a single visit. Usually PEMF first to warm the tissue, then hands-on work while the horse is relaxed and receptive. Most regulars settle here.
Yes. It’s non-invasive and drug-free, on a device purpose-built for animal use with adjustable intensity. There are no known harmful side effects when used appropriately.
No. Most horses visibly relax within a few minutes. Intensity is set to the individual horse, and their comfort drives the whole session — we turn it up only as they welcome it.
It depends on the horse and the goal. Active or recovering horses often do well every 2–3 weeks; seniors and maintenance cases more like every 4–6 weeks. We build the rhythm together.
Absolutely not. PEMF is wellness support — it may help with comfort, circulation, and recovery, but it is not a medical treatment and never a substitute for veterinary care.
Not recommended. The effects of electromagnetic pulses haven’t been studied extensively enough in pregnant equines, so we err firmly on the side of caution.
It varies by booking type — standalone, add-on, or bundle, and how far the travel is. Reach out and I’ll give you a straight quote for your situation.
Add it to your next massage visit, or book a standalone session. Tell me about your horse and I’ll be in touch within the day.
