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- First developed a method of equine sports massage in the U.S.: Jack Meagher, NFL sports massage therapist http://www.horseholistics.com/EquineSpor...
- First public demonstration of benefit of the technique: 1976 Montreal Olympics, US Team won gold medal, used the Meagher Method.
- Training needed for certification: Anatomy, biomechanics and gait abnormalities, massage techniques, and appriate therapies for different disorders http://www.equinology.com/
- U.K. Professional Organization for Equine Massage Therapists: Equine Sports Massage Association http://www.equinemassageassociation.co.u...
- International Organization for Animal Massage Therapists: International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork www.iaamb.org/
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Equine, or horse, massage is a sports massage for horses. Horses used in competitions, in particular, are asked to perform demanding tasks and sometimes develop injuries or imbalances in their movements and musculature that require correction through massage therapy.
Horse massage is also used as a warm-up technique prior to performances, to assist in recovery from injuries, and to relax stiff muscles and increase flexibility after a performance.http://www.back-in-balance.co.uk/equine_massage.htm
Background
Equine massage has become a commonly accepted therapy among horse enthusiasts. Several schools have been established in North America and Europe for formal teaching of anatomy and massage techniques. Some of the techniques taught in these schools include those commonly used for humans in Swedish massage, such as petrissage, tapotement, and effleurage; in Thai massage, such as acupressure and compression; and Therapeutic Touch.http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/alternative_therapies/therapy_school_links/<ref>-
How to Do a Simple Equine Massage
A certified Shiatsu horse massage therapist shows some simple moves you can do on your own horse to help improve performance and bonding. You need to feel with you hands any bumps or lumpy areas that the horse has and not apply much pressure in those areas. With large lumps, it is best to avoid them altogether. Effleurage and cross muscle fiber strokes are what she demonstrates for the neck, back, front shoulder and hindquarter areas. While you are doing the strokes on the horse, be sure that you are sensitive to signs of pain. Signs of pleasure are the dropping of the head, lapping with the tongue and the passing of gas.
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Equissage: Equine Massage and Canine Massage Certification
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Geary Whiting's Equine Massage School
Every serious horse lover needs to take a look at this Equine Certificate Massage Program. This is a very advanced program made easy to grasp. School covers horse and human perform...gearywhiting.com -
Equinology: Quality courses in equine sports massage, horse care,
Equinology: Quality courses in equine sports massage, horse care,equinology.com
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Equine Massage News
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Massage therapy for animals not a frilly thing
“I can help relax the muscle,” explains Lloyd, an equine massage therapist, “but I can't do anything about the fetlock or the knee because her bones are set ... (December 10, 2009)The State Journal-Register -
View The Big Five On Horseback - Ranch Rider Launches New Africa Portfolio
Equine enthusiasts will be able to experience that dream gallop alongside herds of antelope, view the Big Five from the back of their chosen mount or go ... (December 15, 2009)Your-Story.org (press release) -
Maureen Rogers: Combining what she loves best -- horses and massage
A pioneer in equine craniosacral work, Rogers travels around the world treating horses with physical and behavioral problems, and teaching her techniques to ... (November 30, 2009)Santa Cruz Sentinel -
Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun says placenta cure was 'from a woman' not horse
The Israeli international insisted he had “no worries” over the methods used in her placenta massage – which is thought to cut recovery times by as much as ... (November 23, 2009)Telegraph.co.uk
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Equine Massage Benefits : Equine Massage: Quarter Horses
A quarter horse or jumping horse has excess stiffness in the hind legs and glutes. Learn to massage a quarter horse in this free horse care video from a professional equine massage practitioner. Expert: Judith Falk Contact: ww... (December 13, 2009)petsourceusa.com -
Equine massage can enhance performance | TheFencePost.com
Students attending a recent equine massage school learned how to enhance the performance of their horses and make them feel better.The three-day equ (read more)thefencepost.com -
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Besides the leather business, I'm also a Certified Equine Massage Therapist and Adjustor, as well as I take some horses in for tune ups and have a descent size group of lesson students. Between all that I also help my fiancee, ... (December 15, 2009)womentalksports.com -
The Cloisters: Ramblings
I raise Appaloosa horses, and just recently completed my Equine Massage Therapy ticket. I love cats and have a dog named Effie. I have fish, and am about to inherit an iguana who's name is Juanita and a Llama named Ralph. ... (December 15, 2009)the-cloisters.blogspot.com
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Equine Massage for Performance Horses DVD - $34.95
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Amazon.com: Equine Massage (9781860540486): Jean Pierre Hourdebaigt: BooksAmazon
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Mahalo Answers for Equine Massage
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How many equine massage schools are in the United States? 1 AnswerI had no idea there was such a large field of horse masseuses that there was actually a network of schools! Just goes to show how limited my knowledge of the wo... read more -
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With your significant other in bed, would you rather give him/her a massage or be massaged yourself? 5 AnswersShe's pregnant, so I have to massage her first. But typically, I enjoy a good massage. It's the kind of thing though where we prefer to be equals, one before ... read more -
What's the most effective, relaxing form of massage? 5 AnswersThree that sound good for your needs are Sweedish, Hot Stone, and Thai Massage. Sweedish "Massage therapists use long smooth strokes, kneading, and circular m... read more -
Have your views on Massage changed with the economy? 5 AnswersYes, my views on massage have changed. The economy is in the toilet, my personal economy is in the toilet. I'm all stressed out about money. I noticed this when... read more
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