Equine Massage: A Practical Guide (Howell Equestrian Library)

I bought this to help myself learn more about horses anatomy as well as how their bodies work and how to massage their bodies in a way that is beneficial to them for recovery after a ride or any type of activity or even just learning to massage their body as a means for bonding. Great tool.

I have been learning little things to help my horses relax, release and feel better for their runs or drills.

I LOVE this book! I have learned so much from this book. It’s easy to follow and the order makes sense. I would highly recommend this book for anyone interested in equine massage!

This book is packed with information on so many aspects of Equine Massage, Hydrotherapy, Anatomy, Various Techniques, etc. I have been going through this book with a fine tooth comb and have gotten so much out of it.I have also downloaded some videos for purchase on his website that go along with the book, which have been really helpful. The videos correspond to the various chapters of the book so you can see exactly how something is done.This is hands down the most comprehensive Equine Massage book I have read. Jean-Pierre is a real professional no question.

I already had a few basic massage techniques from my equine physio and this book is exactly what I wanted to further my knowledge.The beginning of the book includes a series of clear detailed anatomical pictures. One of the final sections looks at the kinesiology of the horse and common injuries, stress points and problems for various sporting disciplines.Each technique is then described and shown. Practical hints such as using your bathroom scales to work out what 'X'lbs of pressure feels like, abound.To make the book even better there are then sections which describe what various 'routines' might be made up of (relaxation for instance) and how long to spend etc. There are also recommendations for how to start with a new horse, body signals to look for and when you may need a helper.

Bought it for my daughter that is learning how to care for horses

I love that this book is walking me through being able to do it myself. Very happy with this book.

I am thoroughly enjoying this book from cover to cover. It covers so much detail, in easy to understand terms, so regardless what level you are with you horse, you can learn something to help you understand and benefit your horse from this book! Along with plain English, the pictures and diagrams are informative but not crowd!