Practical Horse Massage Techniques for Loosening and Stretching Muscles

Name: Practical Horse Massage Techniques for Loosening and Stretching Muscles
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ISBN: 9781592287734

ISBN-10: 1592287735

ISBN-13: 9781592287734

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Authors: Renate Ettl

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"Practical Horse Massage puts massage techniques and stretching exercises into perspective and is easy to learn."--Alaska Horse Journal "If you've ever thought that massage or stretching could benefit your horse, Practical Horse Massage is an easy, but thorough read."--Horse Illustrated "Well illustrated with color photographs, the author leaves nothing to chance and makes sure the reader will understand the various massage procedures by using pictures as well as text instructions."--The Northwest Horse Source This book provides a complete introduction to horse massage, with easy-to-learn techniques and exercises. It is a book for everyone who wants to help their horses to relax and…

Book details

List price: $18.95
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 12/1/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 96
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English




Introduction



The body of the horse


A machine for movement


Bones and joints


Ligaments


Muscles and tendons


Functions of the body


Breathing


Circulation


Nervous system


Horses and their peculiarities


Assessing the exterior


Muscular differences


Sensitivity and type



Getting horses fit


The equine athlete


Training the sport horse


Setting up the training


Maintaining performance - increasing performance



The benefits of massage


The effect of massage


Trust and well-being


Influence on the tissues


Origin of tension


Wrong posture


Influence of the rider


Practical application


Relaxation and suppling


Prevention and increase of performance


Illness and injury


After training and competition



Massage techniques


Tracking down tension


Effleurage exploration


Massage movements


Hand and finger stroking


Direct pressure


Rolling and kneading


Compression


Wringing


Lifting


Skin rolls


Shaking and vibration


Cross-friction


Percussion


Basic principles of massage


Pressure and speed


Duration


Safety


Contra-indications


Massage in practice


Head and neck


Chest, shoulders and forehand


Treatment of the back and barrel


Hindquarters


Techniques for the tail



Stretches


Effects and goals of stretches


Passive and active stretching


Techniques for stretching


Stretching in practice


The neck stretch


Exercises for the limbs


The back



Problem areas


Demands on the horse


Sport horses


Leisure horses


Approach to treatment and therapy