Can I massage my horse?

[gordysgirl]

I was wondering whether you can give me any info on anything I can try on my horse. He's had some pelvic issues in the past & would like to be able to help him relax & loosen his muscles around that area. He has had shiatsu in the past & seemed to thoroughly enjoy this...sadly cannot afford for anyone to comeout to do this so thought about trying a few excercises myself...any tips would be great. :)

[Ginger Thing]

Can you afford £16.95? ;):)

Get yourself a copy of 'Sports Massage for Horses' by Pennie Hooper, it's a really good guide for horse owners, with excellent photos and illustrations.

Alternatively, contact your local RC's who may be hosting a workshop or demo - I am doing one for a local RC which is only £3 per participant, it's a cheap way to pick up some useful techniques.

If you would like some exercises and techniques to try, feel free to pm me :)

[Bozzy]

Oooh, perfect! My physio showed my a few things to do with my boy around his hindquarters but I was looking to get a book to learn some more things to do, I'll definitely be getting this :)

[redcomet]

i have got a great article on massage from a horse magazine if you would like me to photocopy and send it to u?

[Tuscan Dream]

i massage my horse once ina while im not qualified - but totally relaxes him -

basically just scratching, n rubing his withers n shoulders lol

he loves it n relaxes him, sometimes send him to sleep lol

[eventerbabe]

Can you afford £16.95? ;):)

Get yourself a copy of 'Sports Massage for Horses' by Pennie Hooper, it's a really good guide for horse owners, with excellent photos and illustrations.


it's £11.95 on amazon ;) just ordered a copy

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sports-Massage-Horses-Pennie-Hooper/dp/1872119875/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201619838&sr=1-1

gordysgirl, how about learning from a therapist? i did my reiki 1 so i could treat my own horses. The course was about £100 but means i can now treat my horse myself, as and when i need/want to :)

[Bozzy]

it's £11.95 on amazon ;) just ordered a copy

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sports-Massage-Horses-Pennie-Hooper/dp/1872119875/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201619838&sr=1-1


As have I though I paid £11.86...you were ripped off ;) :D

[gordysgirl]

Have ordered the book too! Amazon will wonder whats going on! At least they hadn't sold out by the time I got there! Thanks!
x

[gill2809]

Have you thought about doing a one day massage course. Equi-Therapy UK, were I did my Sports Massage Diploma, offers a course for horse owners (Equine Massage Crtificate)....check out the website & see what you think.

www.equi-therapyuk.com