Massaging Your Horse

Discover an original and unique method of equine therapeutic massage: the MastersonTM Method! With this guide, you will learn how to identify areas of tension in your horse, interpret their reactions, and massage them accurately and effectively to release stress and relieve soreness and muscle tension. Using anatomical charts and detailed, illustrated step-by-step instructions, you will learn to gently and precisely work your horse's key junctions and reflex areas, improving both their overall wellbeing and their athletic potential and performance. More than just a therapeutic technique, the Masterson Method is above all a way to strengthen communication and the bond with your horse. By observing their responses to your touch and listening to what they tell you, you will build a strong, unique relationship based on trust. Let yourself be guided by the author, Jim Masterson – Official Equine Massage Therapist for major US equestrian competitions since 2006 – as well as by your horse and your own instincts: you will quickly feel the many benefits of this method, both for your horse and for yourself.