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Equine Massage: A Practical Guide (Spiral-bound)

by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt (Author) "For massage therapy to be effective, its practitioner must have a good knowledge of a horse's make-up ..." (more)

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Spiral-bound: 240 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. (Jan 22 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0876059981
ISBN-13: 978-0876059982
Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 19 x 1.4 cm
Shipping Weight: 431 g

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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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.

Hourdebaigt provides step-by-step instruction and more than 150 photographs and diagrams so that everyone—including nonprofessionals—can learn to massage their horse. Equine Massage may be the key to unlocking the door to a horse's future, one that promises good health and improved performance.
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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: 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. Hourdebaigt provides step-by-step instruction and more than 150 photographs and diagrams so that everyone-including nonprofessionals-can learn to massage their horse. Equine Massage may be the key to unlocking the door to a horse's future, one that promises good health and improved performance. The Howell Equestrian Library

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5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" for the Equestrian, Horse Owner, Trainer, Sep 19 2001

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For less than a fraction of the cost of a single massage session, utilizing the techniques in is wonderful book enables you to free up your horse from aches, pains, and holding patterns at a minimum. The charts and diagrams alone are worth the price.

In a few short sessions, I have been able to reduce swelling from a deep hematoma in a horse I work with who suffered a recent fall, just one example of improved circulation. He is more relaxed, moves more freely, is comfortable in his own skin now, and more able to learn. It also does wonders for deeper bonding and improving your relationship.

This book is well thought-out, easy to use, and the spiral binding is very useful. Mr. Hourdebaigt is one of few masters in the relatively new field of ESMT. One does well to learn from him.

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5.0 out of 5 stars become a massage pro!, Nov 11 2004

By	Nathalie Menard (Quebec, Canada) - See all my reviews

This is an excellent book on equine massage. It covers anatomy in sufficient details and is well illustrated. The different moves are well explained and supported with clear pictures. I found the information on hydrotherapy, kinesiology, conformation and stretching surprisingly interesting. It gives you an overall view of the horse and it makes the book so much more useful.
The fun part of it, you go and try it on your horse and it works! The horses love it and cooperate gladly. The book describe different routines of massage but leaves room for personal input as well. I had to treat wounds and swelling on my horses and found helpful tips in there.
Excellent in theory, excellent in practice, I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to try his hands on equine massage.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Really helps your horse, Feb 12 2004

By	"abbyraffles" (Cold Soil Farm) - See all my reviews

It's amazing how easy it is to follow the author's instructions. I actually didn't know how to massage but I took the book with me to the barn and worked on my horse. Almost immediately, I could see the difference. He was moving more freely. His back felt much better. Later I used it on his legs to reduce swelling. Now when his leg swells or his back stiffens, I know what to do. If only I could get someone to do this for me.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Clear, well written and well illustrated
I already had a few basic massage techniques from my equine physio and this book is exactly what I wanted to further my knowledge. Read more

Published on Sep 1 2003 by Vivien Dostine

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Informative, easy to understand, and it actually works. My horse loves some of the techniques used in this book! I am very pleased!

Published on Jul 9 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent diagrams, poor paper quality
This is a great book. It covers equine anatomy in detail so you know what you are working with. The are tons of diagrams and drawings. Read more

Published on Jun 21 2003 by Cameron Scholtz

5.0 out of 5 stars Every so often a book comes along that just WOWs you.
This is the WOW book to which the title refers. . . It is, for lack of a better description, "everything you need it to be". Read more

Published on Jan 30 2001 by R. Sparks