Equine Massage Techniques

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Equine massages are a great way to to reward your horse at the end of the day. Learn equine massage techniques with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video series.

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Different Equine Massage Strokes
Different equine massage strokes are used on different parts of the body, depending on the muscle size and sensitivity. Learn about the muscle areas on the horse with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video.

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Equine Massage Basics
Equine massages target large muscle groups of the horse for loosening and relaxation. Learn about the benefits of equine massages with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video.

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Equine Massage Combination Sequence
Equine massage techniques can be combined in a sequence to create a fluid massage regime. Learn how to combine several massage techniques with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video.

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Equine Massage Crisscrossing Demo
See an equine massage crisscrossing demo on the horse's hindquarters. Learn about the crisscrossing stroke with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video.

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Equine Massage Crisscrossing Sore Areas
When crisscrossing sore areas in equine massage, simply stop and apply gentle, firm pressure before moving on. Learn how to crisscross sore areas with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video.

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Equine Massage Crisscrossing Technique
The crisscrossing technique in equine massage is best used to loosen up knots in the muscles. Learn about the crisscrossing technique with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video.

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Equine Massage Effleurage
Equine massage effleurage is a soothing stroke to finish off any massage method. Learn how to use effleurage with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video.

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Equine Massage Fist Compressing Sore Areas
When fist compressing sore areas in equine massage, simply push the spot and hold steady. Learn how to fist compress sore areas with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video.

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Equine Massage Fist Compression Demo
See an equine massage fist compression demo on the horse's shoulders and hindquarters. Learn about the fist compression stroke with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video.

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Equine Massage Fist Compression Technique
The fist compression technique in equine massage is best used on large tight muscle areas. Learn about the fist compression technique with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video.

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Equine Massage Jostling Demo
See an equine massage jostling demo on the horse's neck. Learn about the jostling stroke with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video.

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Equine Massage Jostling Sore Areas
When jostling sore areas in equine massage, simply pull the area and hold it steady. Learn how to jostle sore areas with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video.

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Equine Massage Jostling Technique
The jostling technique in equine massage is a rolling motion of the muscles with your finger tips. Learn about the jostling technique with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video.

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Equine Massage Scooping Demo
See an equine massage scooping demo on the horse's pectoral area. Learn about the scooping stroke with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video.

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Equine Massage Scooping Sore Areas
When scooping sore areas in equine massage, simply apply direct pressure with your fingertips and hold. Learn how to scoop sore areas with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video.

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Equine Massage Scooping Technique
The scooping technique in equine massage is best used on areas that are sensitive or soft. Learn about the scooping technique with tips from a horse expert in this free pet care video.

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Summary: Man has enjoyed a unique relationship with the horses for many years. Horses have carried us into battle, brave and without fear. They’ve helped us travel over long stretches of terrain. In some parts of the world they still pull our farmers' plows and carry our loads. They’ve been indispensable in herding and driving our cattle. And the police have mounted horse patrols for crowd control situations in urban environments. No question, horses have proven to be well-suited for human life, expressing qualities of loyalty and bravery, responding to commands, and usually having a calm, docile demeanor.

Horses have large areas of muscle that need loosening up at the end of the day. A great way to care for your horse, and to really pay him back for a hard day's work, is to administer an equine massage. In this free pet care video series, a horse expert will demonstrate a few massage strokes that are designed specifically for horses. Learn which massage techniques should be used on each area of the body, and see how to combine all of the massage strokes into a fluid relaxing regime. Show your horse some tender love and care with an equine massage. He deserves it.

About the Expert

Contact: SecondWindESM.com

Expert: Judith Falk is a certified Equine Sports Massage Practitioner from Lincoln, VT, and the owner of Second Wind Equine Sports Massage. She first became interested in equine massage several years ago, while watching a massage practitioner work on her daughter's arthritic Appaloosa mare, Smokey. Judith was amazed to see how much Smokey relaxed and enjoyed her massage, and began to study equine body work. Judith has more than thirty years experience in owning, caring for and working with a wide variety of horses, from Minis to Warmbloods. She has a particular interest in the special needs of geriatric horses. Her practice is expanding to include equine acupressure and energy work. When not working on other people's horses, she can be found training or massaging one of the six horses on her farm.