Equine Massage Evaluations

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Equine massage is a wonderful way to pamper your horse and treat sore, tired muscles. Learn how to evaluate a horse before beginning equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video series.

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Connecting Equine Massage Sore Areas
Many sore spots on horses will have corresponding sore areas. Learn more about connecting sore areas on a horse for equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

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Equine Massage Evaluation Demonstration
To evaluate a horse for equine massage you'll need to run your hands around the horse's body. See a demonstration of an equine massage evaluation with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

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Equine Massage Evaluation: Hindquarters
Hindquarters are a common place for horse muscle soreness. Learn how to check a horse's hindquarters for equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

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Equine Massage Evaluation: Neck
The neck is an important part of an equine massage evaluation. Learn more about checking a horse's neck for equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

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Equine Massage Evaluation: Palpate Top Line
Palpitating the top line of a horse for an equine massage evaluation can be done with your thumb or fingertips. Learn more about checking a horse's top line for equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

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Equine Massage Evaluation: Ribs
Evaluate a horse's ribs for equine massage using individual fingers to check for sore spots. Learn more about checking a horse's ribs for equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

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Equine Massage Evaluation: Shoulder Blades
To check a horse's shoulder blades for equine massage stand in front of the horse and use your fingers. Learn more about checking a horse's shoulder blades for equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

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Equine Massage Horse Age
An older horse may have more sore areas during an equine massage because of age. Learn more about how a horse's age affects equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

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Equine Massage Horse Health Conditions
A horse that has been competing may need a more attentive equine massage because of health conditions. Learn more about how a horse's health conditions affect equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

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Equine Massage Horse Temperament
Horses with calm temperaments will be easier to deal with during equine massage. Learn more about how horse temperament affects equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

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Equine Massage Preparation
Before beginning equine massage it is important to evaluate your horses temperament. Learn more about preparing for equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

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Equine Massage Veterinary Recommendations
It is important to check with your horse's vet before beginning equine massage. Learn more about veterinary recommendations for equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

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Evaluating Injuries for Equine Massage
Evaluating a horse for injuries before beginning equine massage is important. Learn more about evaluating injuries for equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

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Horse Muscle Soreness
Horses can develop muscle soreness for a variety of reasons depending on activity level of the horse. Learn more about muscle soreness in equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

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Starting Equine Massage Evaluations
To begin an equine massage evaluation get the horse to raise and lower the head in order to stretch their neck. Learn more about starting equine massage evaluations with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

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What Is Equine Massage?
Equine massage requires touching, palpitating and rubbing sore muscles on a horse. Learn more about equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

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Summary: The bond between human and horse has existed for a very long time. Often, just a horse's calming presence does wonders for the human spirit. In today's world, where many of us are disconnected to these large animals, encounters with these majestic creatures may be hard to come by. However, there are many people who still create a caring and exciting relationship with horses.

In this free video series a certified equine sports massage practitioner will teach you how to evaluate your horse for equine massage. Equine massage is a wonderful way to bond with your horse while also providing beneficial massage therapy to sore or tired horses. You will learn about the effect of horse age, temperament and health conditions for equine massage. You will also get tips for doing equine massage on tired, sore, fearful or calm horses. Learn how to check your horse for sore muscles or tight spots. If you own a horse and want to indulge your animal with horse massages, let our expert show you how to begin.

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.