Beyond Horse Massage
eBook - ePub
Available until 4 Dec |Learn more

Beyond Horse Massage

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Available until 4 Dec |Learn more

Beyond Horse Massage

About this book

Would you like to enable your horse to perform and feel better, to overcome old limitations and restrictions and reach its full potential?In this book, Jim Masterson, Equine Massage Therapist for the 2006 and 2008 and 2010 USET Endurance Teams, and for equine clientele competing in FEI World Cup, Pan American and World Games competitions, teaches a unique method of equine bodywork, in which the practitioner recognizes and follows the responses of the horse to touch to release tension in key junctions of the body that most affect performance.This practical book:Contains step-by-step instructions, photographs and illustrationsIs ideally suited to accompany you to the barn, where you will practice the Masterson Method techniques on horses.Includes chapters with tips & techniques, anatomical explanations and examples from Jim's practice help deepen your understanding.Has a quick reference section that will point you to exercises that are specifically suited to your particular discipline—dressage, endurance, eventing, show jumping, barrel racing, or others in the vast realm of horse sports.By using these techniques, and knowing the responses to look for, you are able to:Achieve a release of accumulated stress in deep-seated key junctions of the horse's body that affects mobility, comfort, attitude, training and performance.Restore muscular and structural balance, and natural alignment.Enable your horse to perform optimally and respond to your training without stiffness and pain.Achieve new levels of communication and trust with your horse that spill over into other areas of interaction.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
At the moment all of our mobile-responsive ePub books are available to download via the app. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Beyond Horse Massage by Jim Masterson in PDF and/or ePUB format. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Trafalgar Square Books
Year
2011
eBook ISBN
9781570766787
Subtopic
Pferdemedizin

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Foreword
  7. Preface
  8. Part One: The Masterson Method ™— Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork
  9. Part Two: Masterson Method Techniques—Connection and Communication
  10. Part Three: Addressing Performance Issues—General Problems, Individual Breeds, and Pre-Event Bodywork
  11. Appendix 1: Frequently Asked Questions
  12. Appendix 2: Active Stretches
  13. Appendix 3: Contraindications
  14. Appendix 4: Recommended Reading
  15. Acknowledgments
  16. Index