Sports Massage for Horses

by Pennie Hooper

Overview

Whether your horse is a trained competitor or a weekend trail mount, he can suffer from muscular stiffness, strain, and injury, just like a human athlete. All of these common complaints can be treated—and further physical deterioration avoided—with sports massage. In this superbly illustrated, step-by-step guide, human and equine massage therapist Pennie Hooper explains that, with a little practice and simple techniques—namely compression and cross-fiber friction—you can give your horse a basic sports massage. Not only will his physical self transform as he feels better and moves more freely; you will find his responsiveness and general attitude toward work will improve, as well.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570763250
Publisher:	Trafalgar Square
Publication date:	09/01/2005
Pages:	60
Product dimensions:	8.66(w) x 11.12(h) x 0.47(d)

About the Author

Pennie Hooper is a professional massage therapist trained by world-renowned massage therapist Jack Mahre.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Foreword by Mary Wanless
Introduction
Equine Sports Massage Explained
The Shoulder
The Ribcage and Mid-Back
The Neck and Poll
The Hindquarters
Questions and Answers
Quick Reference Guide to Specific Problems
Glossary

What People are Saying About This

Horse & Rider

"A great guide—and it’s one you and your horse will both appreciate."

Editorial Reviews

"Hooper holds nothing back in her book...Hooper explains what tools are needed to begin massaging the horse; as well as the best techniques for each muscle group....Hooper offers readers techniques for assessing problems in the horse and how to correct each problem within the muscle."

Horsemens Corral

A great guide—and it's one you and your horse will both appreciate.

Horse & Rider

This is a very helpful book, designed to aid the rider in understanding the horse's pain and to give her ideas about how to deal with it.

Horsemens Yankee Pedlar

"The comparative exercises throughout the book enhance the book and put you more in tune with your horse’s needs, thus you become more effective in treating his problems."

Dressage Today

Clear diagrams and photos show where and how to apply the massage techniques to aid specific problems.

Horses All

an easy-to-read and easy-to-follow guide that enables the reader to naturally contribute to her horse's health and well-being.

Natural Horse

It's not necessary for horse owner to hire an expensive masseuse to visit their barn with Pennie Hooper's new book.

Tack N Togs

This book is a real hands-on.

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