Techniques for Loosening and Stretching Muscles (Understanding Your Horse)
2005
96 Pages
English
This full colour book by a professional horse physiotherapist is a complete introduction to horse massage. It is a book for everyone who wants to help their horses relax and regenerate after competitions or long rides: horses are very prone to muscular injuries and most owners are keen to keep them in good condition, free from unnecessary discomfort. - Introduction - The Horse s Body - Getting Horses Fit - How Massage Can Help - Massage Techniques - Stretching - Problem Areas - * Step-by-step massage techniques and easy-to-learn stretching exercises and other techniques put the subject into perspective. * "Treatment after competition" chapter explains how horses can be relaxed after exertion. * Complimentary to Hotline To Your Horse, which focuses much more on pure massage and the physiology of the horse.
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