Practical Horse Massage Techniques For Loosening And Stretching Muscles
by Ettl, RenateEdition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-12-01
Publisher(s): Lyons Press
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Summary
This book provides a complete introduction to horse massage, with easy-to-learn techniques and exercises. Practical Horse Massage is for everyone who wants to help their horses become more supple or to relax and regenerate after competitions or long rides. Includes chapters on: The mechanics of the horse's body, Conditioning the equine athlete, The benefits of massage, Massage techniques and principles, Stretching techniques, Specific problem areas, And much more. Book jacket.
Author Biography
Renate Ettl is an equine sports therapist and has bred horses for many years. She has written a number of equine books and writes regularly for equestrian magazines.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 8 |
| The body of the horse | p. 10 |
| A machine for movement | p. 10 |
| Bones and joints | p. 11 |
| Ligaments | p. 12 |
| Muscles and tendons | p. 13 |
| Functions of the body | p. 15 |
| Breathing | p. 15 |
| Circulation | p. 17 |
| Nervous system | p. 17 |
| Horses and their peculiarities | p. 18 |
| Assessing the exterior | p. 18 |
| Muscular differences | p. 22 |
| Sensitivity and type | p. 24 |
| Getting horses fit | p. 26 |
| The equine athlete | p. 26 |
| Training the sport horse | p. 29 |
| Setting up the training | p. 29 |
| Maintaining performance - increasing performance | p. 30 |
| The benefits of massage | p. 35 |
| The effect of massage | p. 35 |
| Trust and well-being | p. 37 |
| Influence on the tissues | p. 37 |
| Origin of tension | p. 39 |
| Wrong posture | p. 39 |
| Influence of the rider | p. 42 |
| Practical application | p. 45 |
| Relaxation and suppling | p. 45 |
| Prevention and increase of performance | p. 45 |
| Illness and injury | p. 47 |
| After training and competition | p. 50 |
| Massage techniques | p. 52 |
| Tracking down tension | p. 52 |
| Effleurage exploration | p. 52 |
| Massage movements | p. 54 |
| Hand and finger stroking | p. 54 |
| Direct pressure | p. 59 |
| Rolling and kneading | p. 61 |
| Compression | p. 63 |
| Wringing | p. 64 |
| Lifting | p. 64 |
| Skin rolls | p. 65 |
| Shaking and vibration | p. 66 |
| Cross-friction | p. 67 |
| Percussion | p. 68 |
| Basic principles of massage | p. 68 |
| Pressure and speed | p. 69 |
| Duration | p. 70 |
| Safety | p. 70 |
| Contra-indications | p. 72 |
| Massage in practice | p. 72 |
| Head and neck | p. 73 |
| Chest, shoulders and forehand | p. 75 |
| Treatment of the back and barrel | p. 76 |
| Hindquarters | p. 77 |
| Techniques for the tail | p. 80 |
| Stretches | p. 82 |
| Effects and goals of stretches | p. 82 |
| Passive and active stretching | p. 83 |
| Techniques for stretching | p. 83 |
| Stretching in practice | p. 85 |
| The neck stretch | p. 85 |
| Exercises for the limbs | p. 86 |
| The back | p. 89 |
| Problem areas | p. 92 |
| Demands on the horse | p. 92 |
| Sport horses | p. 92 |
| Leisure horses | p. 94 |
| Approach to treatment and therapy | p. 94 |
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