- Hardcover: 228 pages
- Publisher: Ringpress Books Ltd (30 Nov 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1860540481
- ISBN-13: 978-1860540486
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 19.2 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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- #52 in Books > Science & Nature > Education > By Subject > Veterinary Science > Higher Education
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A programme of techniques that will enable owners, riders, trainers and grooms to alleviate soreness and pain in the horse's most vulnerable stress sites and identify and treat injuries common to all horse sports.
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People in the horse world know all too well that performance horses, like human athletes, are trained, fed and cared for so they can go faster, jump higher and run longer. Daily training and competing can result in injuries, aches and pains, which if treated by drugs alone may only mask the problem and not remedy it. This is why equine massage therapist Jean–Pierre Hourdebaigt created a program of techniques that will enable owners and riders, trainers and grooms to:
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- Alleviate soreness and pain in the horse′s most vulnerable stress sites.
- Identify and treat the injuries common to any horse sport.
- Use relaxation and maintenance routines for the horse′s mental and physical well–being.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
best so far,
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This review is from: Equine Massage (Hardcover)
i am an equine shiatsu practitioner & i am keen to explore other hands-on techniques. i have read a few horse massge books but this is the only one so far that has given quite clear descriptions of massage techniques, & would enable even someone new to this kind of therapy to feel confident to have a go! it's the sort of book you can take into the stable with you & try out different techniques on your horse. it's also written in plain english! although my only concern is with the stretching section. some of the stretches take the animals limbs beyond their normal range of motion & you can clearly see the horses discomfort in the pictures (compared to their reaction during other techniques). i would be slightly concerned at the lay-person trying out some of these stretches on their own horses & wondering why they showed resentment!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perceptive, Useful Addition to any Equine Book Collection,
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This review is from: Equine Massage (Hardcover)
Detailed, and well researched, including a chapter on Hydrotherapy (not commonly included in books on the topic). The clear photographic guide aids in the understanding of the numerous and varied techniques, many of which reap valuable rewards.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent even for non-specialists,
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This review is from: Equine Massage: A Practical Guide (Howell Equestrian Library) (Plastic Comb)
A very detailed book covering not only basic anatomy and stress points but also an in-depth analysis of massage techniques. One can only marvel how finely-attuned to the horse the author is to be able to sense any areas of tension with such accuracy. I bought the book to help establish a caring relationship with a new horse. Chapter 6 on massage routines alone is easily worth ten times what the book costs, as it clearly explains how a horse can be helped to relax in no more than a few minutes. I also found the chapters on conformation check-up and body parts on their stress points very useful. This is a must-have for anyone who wants to establish a deeper bond with their horse
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