Equine Muscle Magic

Author : Nairn Jackie Nairn
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1426930607
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Equine Muscle Magic written by Nairn Jackie Nairn and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equine Muscle Magic was designed for every horse owner in a user friendly, step-by-step fashion so that you can make profound changes in your horse's health and performance through massage. At the same time, you will build a multi-level connection in your human/horse relationship, deeper than can be imagined. Learn how to clear your mind, perform stretches for horse and rider success, and master the mechanics of a successful equine massage. A 10-minute massage will get you started. Then understand the importance of building a "Body Map", and finally be able to perform a one-hour, full-body massage for your specific equine discipline.

Author : Sharon Janus
Publisher : SunShine Press Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781888604061
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Magic of Horses written by Sharon Janus and published by SunShine Press Publications. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sara Wyche
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 0719840872
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Horse's Muscles in Motion written by Sara Wyche and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New in paperback for 2022, this book aims to show how – and why- the horses muscles work and explains how this knowledge can be put to good use in all aspects of horse care and riding. With careful anatomical drawings supported by explanatory text, Sara Wyche 'dissects' the horse's musculoskeletal system and describes how the various muscles work together with bones, joints, ligaments and nerves to produce movement. Throughout, there are valuable insights into how man's use of the horse can adversely affect this movement, how good riding practice can help to avoid problems, and why the horse is sometimes unable to meet the strenuous demands that are so often placed upon him. Riders, trainers, saddle-fitters – all who have an interest in the way the horse moves – will find this book to be a fascinating exploration of the horse's musculoskeletal system. More than this, it is an important guide to understanding exactly what it is they ask of the horse and, therefore, an aid to improving the horse's performance.

Author : Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt, LMT
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0470109696
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Equine Massage written by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt, LMT and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-05-21 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A long-awaited update of the classic equine massage reference Fully revised and updated, this new edition provides step-by-step instructions and more than 180 photographs and diagrams to help riders and professionals alike master equine massage techniques. This authoritative guide provides detailed information about massage movements, pressures, rhythms, and sequences. It includes: * An introduction to equine anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology * Practical information on stretching and hydrotherapy * Four new chapters covering equine myofascial massage, Equine TMJ (temporomandibular joint) Dysfunction Syndrome, Equine Muscular Compensation Phenomenon, and saddle fitting * A conformation check-up routine * Information about areas of stress specific to each discipline and different massage techniques and routines for different situations Equine massage enhances the performance and quality of life of horses by increasing flexibility, reducing stiffness, improving attitude, and shortening recovery time from injury. In addition to its many health benefits, equine massage strengthens the bond between the horse and his owner, trainer, or groom. Using these techniques, you'll learn to "see" with your hands and sense areas that need special attention. Equine Massage, Second Edition is truly a hands-on guide to proven massage techniques that improve a horse's well-being.

Author : Jean-Marie Denoix
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 184076192X
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biomechanics and Physical Training of the Horse written by Jean-Marie Denoix and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-01-15 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective horse trainers strive to improve the performance of their horses while preserving the integrity of the musculoskeletal apparatus. Biomechanics and Physical Training of the Horse supplies an anatomical and functional overview of the topic, enabling trainers to optimize the different exercises their horses undergo during training and competition. Following a brief description of the biomechanics of the muscles underlying equine movement, the book discusses the muscles of the forelimb, hindlimb, and neck and trunk. These fundamentals have direct bearing on the later chapters, which focus on training and the core exercises for a horse. This text is illustrated throughout by the author’s top-quality photographs, diagrams, and his own beautiful anatomical drawings. The book is of lasting value to all professionals and well-informed amateurs who work with horses: veterinarians, trainers and riders, researchers, physical therapists, and educators in equine courses.

Author : Lawren Leo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1578636981
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Horse Magick written by Lawren Leo and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover inner strength and wisdom by bringing the power of the equine spirit to life with spells, meditations, and creative visualization. Along with the bear, horses are a primary creature associated with shamanism and traditions influenced by it. They appear in 25,000-year-old cave paintings, such as those at Lascaux. They find a role in the modern African diaspora traditions such as Haitian Vodou, whose devotees are called "horses" for the spirits who ride them during trances. The spirit of the horse exists in the subconscious minds of humans and takes shape in various forms, whether as a symbol of fertility in the land, as in Celtic mythology, or as a psychopomp, which leads the dead to the next world. The horse has made its way into the current of our collective unconscious as a universal archetype. Horse Magick contains spells, rituals, chants, and meditations for many purposes, loosely based around equine imagery. Numerous traditions are represented, as are many deities, including Athena, Epona, and Baba Yaga. No contact with actual horses is required. Through the use of spells and rituals, readers are able to magickally ride to their chosen destinies and fulfill their desires. Workings involve crystals, candles, and Tarot cards, items easily accessible for most readers.

Author : Candy Sipka
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580174140
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Step-by-step Equine Massage written by Candy Sipka and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relieve Soreness, Improve Flexibility, and Keep Your Horse Sound Does your horse have a nagging soreness that won't go away? Does a mystery lameness come and go without obvious cause? Has your horse's performance deteriorated over the past few months? Do you want to prevent these problems from happening? If your answer is yes, then equine massage can help! Massage therapy is an excellent tool for preventing and relieving muscle soreness in horses. With the simple step-by-step techniques outlined by sisters Candy Sipka and Cherry Baldridge, you'll be able to identify and solve muscle soreness, on your own or with the assistance of a professional equine massage therapist. You'll learn the proper massage techniques and where to use them on a horse, simple stretches that can restore or improve a horse's flexibility, and even the proper position to take when working hands-on with a horse.

Author : Mike Scott
Publisher : Massage Muscle Therapy Productions
ISBN 13 : 9780966267730
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Basic Principles of Equine Massage-Muscle Therapy written by Mike Scott and published by Massage Muscle Therapy Productions. This book was released on 2003-12 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is more than just a book about Massage. The book covers massage applications, anatomy, stretching, conditions, physiology, adjunctive therapies and saddle fitting. The easy to use format is extremely helpful. There are margins on each page for note taking, at a glance tables in the applications and anatomy sections and clearly understood photographs. The book has been used as a guide for the professional as well as a starting point for the layperson or aspiring therapist. Methods described in the book are safe for both the horse and owner.

Author : Jec Aristotle Ballou
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1603426698
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Equine Fitness written by Jec Aristotle Ballou and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2009-12-09 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get your horse in shape and maintain his overall fitness, regardless of his age or abilities. Equine Fitness will have your horse looking and feeling his best with a series of fun exercise routines specifically designed to enhance his strength, stamina, and agility. Clear step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations make the exercises easy to follow, and the book includes a handy set of pocket-sized cards that you can use in the ring. Jec Ballou’s simple conditioning program promises lasting results for healthy horses and satisfied riders.

Author : Sally Batton
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN 13 : 1646010523
Total Pages : 517 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Athletic Equestrian written by Sally Batton and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A proven rider training system to sharpen position and vastly improve skill in the saddle. Whether competing in the show ring or riding at home on the trail, every rider wants to be more secure and balanced in the saddle and effective with their aids. This innovative guide uses highly effective exercises to develop your athleticism on horseback so you can say goodbye to common rider problems, such as: Swinging lower legs. Stiff arms. Trouble balancing over the horse’s center of gravity. Half-halts that go unanswered. Incorrect mechanics, on the flat and in the jumping position. And more. Division I collegiate riding coach Sally Batton has spent over 30 years perfecting her methods specifically designed to refine and polish riders, whatever their level. In her work with hundreds of varsity team athletes, she found that trouble with position and lack of specific horsemanship skills happens for two reasons: First, riders may not have an understanding of the biomechanics required to maintain the correct position. Second, they may not have attained the suppleness and strength required to maintain a fluid, elastic position on the horse. Her secret to combatting these difficulties won her teams dozens of championships and awards through the years. Here you learn both her time-proven warm-up and her exciting “Equicize” routine: a series of progressive exercises similar to aerobics on horseback. Batton’s recommendations help you build and strengthen the major muscle groups used by equestrian athletes, and all exercises can be customized so you can raise or lower the intensity as needed to suit your age, level, and riding style. Plus, readers find dozens of creative training “hacks” that will get them on their way to greater levels of riding proficiency in no time at all.