Horse Massage: Will your Horse do This?
I’ve written before about how to massage your horse. I’m a big fan of Jim Masterson’s DVD. But I’ve never before seen a video of a horse massaging a human. I need to teach my boy how to do this!
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I’ve Been Honored with a Thinking Blogger Award!
I am very honored to have been nominated for a Thinking Blogger Award by Kim at Enlightened Horsemanship Through Touch. I’m flattered to that Kim likes my blog enough to send me this award, but I’m double flattered to receive it from her. I really enjoy reading Kim’s blog because she is one of the […]
Read MoreThe Calming Power of Touch
I’ve been working a lot with my TB, Freedom, to help him get over the death of his best friend. Every morning I spend some extra time with him. I’ve been giving him massages and I’ve also been using acupressure points known for their calming effect. So far, I’ve found several acupressure points that help. […]
Read MoreReleasing Tension in Your Horse’s Back using the “Vulcan Mind Meld”
When Gary Severson comes to my barn to fit saddles, the first thing he does is check the horses’ backs. If they are sore, or tense, he will often do some body work to help release the tension. He’s the only saddle fitter that I’ve worked with who helps “fix” their backs when he fixes […]
Read MoreLimbering Up your Horse with Basic Stretches
Many people have heard that “carrot stretches” or the “tail stretch” can help your horse stay supple and loosen up tight muscles. Theses stretches take only a few minutes and are a great way to end a grooming routine. The beauty of the Internet is now there are videos on line that show you how […]
Read MoreThat Massage Sure Feels Good
Ever since the Jim Masterson DVD arrived I’ve been practicing the bodywork techniques on my two boys (massage techniques to try at home). The two horses are very different; I’ve gotten a much better understanding of where each one holds tension in their bodies and how each one likes to be touched. It’s been a […]
Read MoreEquine Massage Techniques to Try at Home
I wrote before about the bodywork that Gary Severson (the Saddle Doctor) did on my horses when he came to fit my saddles in the spring (part of an article about the impact of poll pressure from bridles). It wasn’t traditional massage; rather he released tension in their backs through a form of trigger point […]
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