EBook - Canine Massage, A Complete Reference Manual by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt, LMT.

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Founder of the esteemed teaching organization Massage Awareness Inc., Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt has published this detailed 'How To' book about canine massage with Howell Book House of New York, and now Dogwise Publishing. Canine Massage, a Complete Reference Manual and its companion video, Canine Massage, A Visual Guide, are the cornerstone of the preliminary training course. Jean-Pierre has compiled many years of teaching experience and therapeutic canine massage expertise into this practical guide which is written specifically for the dog person.

In this complete book, Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt provides step-by step instruction with 150 photographs and illustrations in over 190 pages so that every dog lover, including non-professionals, can learn how to massage their dog safely. Canine Massage is a detailed, easily read publication and is an important step enabling dog lovers the world over to improve their dog's athletic ability, performance, recovery and mental attitude by performing safe and effective professional massage techniques. As all dog lovers know, active dogs can subject to injuries, tension, and stress, which if treated by medication alone may only mask the problem, not remedy it.

This is why Jean-Pierre created programs of home study courses, videos, and practical sessions--teaching techniques that enables owners, trainers and grooms to: * Alleviate soreness and pain in their dogs.

* Contribute to recovery of injuries and stress areas common to any active dog.

* Use specific massage movement techniques, stretching exercises, and routines to help their dog's mental and physical well-being. Contribute to recovery of injuries and stress areas common to any active dog.

* Use specific massage movement techniques, stretching exercises, and routines to help their dog's mental and physical well-being.

The dog is man's best friend. Throughout the ages man has tried many breeding combination to develop great dogs. Whether for work, war or play, the dog's proximity to man's cultural evolution has made him a valuable companion. Today, due to the growing popularity of canine sports, a renewed interest in the study of locomotion and of the dog's locomotor capacities and its associated muscular and fascia compensation has become fore front news. This present manual will give you a clear picture on this "compensatory phenomenon", how it occurs and the structures involved. This study of canine muscular and facial compensation is the result of many years of research combined with the feedback from many other veterinarians and related professionals. This book is meant to be a manual for dog lovers, both amateurs and professionals, who have the desire to participate in the health and fitness of their canine friends. The content of this book will refine your understanding of the canine compensation phenomenon, how to recognize its symptoms and will help you make the decisions needed to participate to its improvement. This book is a wonderful investment in your future. It provides you detailed information on all aspect of muscle compensation involved in the dog's locomotion. In time, the knowledge gained from this manual will allow you to increase your understanding of the dog locomotion, improve your palpation skills and your finesse of muscular tension evaluation. This in turn will help you refine your dog training and maintain him at pick performance. It will also help you better understand how the older or injured animals compensate and allow you to better care for them. This book will serve you well.

EBOOK - Canine Massage Workbook

This workbook is designed to help you get the most from your practical guide. It provides you with over thirty pages of quizzes and blank charts covering the entire material presented in your Canine Massage Awareness preliminary home study course. Chapter after chapter, over 400 questions will challenge and test your knowledge. To complete regular self-testing will help you retain all that important material as you progress with your educational process. It is crucial that you develop this habit of testing your studying, and that you stick to it. Good habits are the key to all success.

EBOOK - Equine Massage, A Practical Guide

Fully revised and updated, this new edition provides step-by-step instructions and more than 180 photographs and diagrams to help riders and professionals alike, master equine massage techniques. This authoritative guide provides detailed information about massage movements, pressures, rhythms, and sequences. It includes:

• An introduction to equine anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.

• Practical information on stretching and hydrotherapy.

• Use of massage to relax your horse.

• Use of massage to care for your older horse.

• Use of massage to maintain the fitness level of your active horse.

• Information about areas of stress specific to each discipline and different massage techniques and routines for different situations.

• A conformation check-up routine.

• Four new chapters covering equine myofascial massage, Equine TMJ (temporomandibular joint) Dysfunction Syndrome, Equine Muscular Compensation Phenomenon, and saddle fitting.

• A handy comb-bound format that lays flat for convenient use in the stable.

Practicing equine massage enhances the performance and quality of life of horses by increasing flexibility, reducing stiffness, improving attitude, and shortening recovery time from injury. In addition to its many health benefits, equine massage strengthens the bond between the horse and his owner, trainer, or groom. Using these techniques, you'll learn to "see" with your hands and sense areas that need special attention. Equine Massage, Second Edition is truly a hands-on guide to proven massage techniques that improve a horse's well-being.

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EBOOK - Equine Muscular Compensation

The horse's movements have fascinated man throughout the ages. Whether for work, war or play, the horse's proximity to man's cultural evolution, many civilizations contributed to the study of the horse's locomotion and gait analysis. Today, due to the popularity of equestrian sports, a renewed interest in the study of locomotion and its associated muscular and fascia compensation has become fore front news. This present manual will give you a clear picture the horse locomotor capacities and on this "compensatory phenomenon", how it occurs and the structures involved. This study of equine muscular and facial compensation is the result of many years of research combined with the feedback from many other veterinarians and related professionals. I specially want to extend my gratitude to Dr Steve Engle, DVM, Chiropractror for personally reviewing the entire manuscript. This book is meant to be a manual for horse lovers, both amateurs and professionals, who have the desire to participate in the health and fitness of their equine friends. The content of this book will refine your understanding of the equine compensation phenomenon, how to recognize its symptoms and will help you make the decisions needed to participate to its improvement. This book is a wonderful investment in your future. It provides you detailed information on all aspect of muscle compensation involved in the horse's locomotion. In time, the knowledge gained from this manual will allow you to increase your understanding of the horse locomotion, improve your palpation skills and your finesse of muscular tension evaluation. This in turn will help you refine your training and maintain you horse at pick performance.

EBOOK - Equine Massage for ETDS

The temporomandibular joint, known as TMJ, plays several important functions. Everyone who rides know how important the sensitivity of the horse's mouth is. A good contact at the bit allows the rider to delicately direct the horse for good performance. An equally important factor is that the TMJ is part of the mastication apparatus of the horse and a healthy TMJ is vital for his good health. Poor performance of the temporomandibular joint will result in poor mastication and absorption of his food and its nutrients, which could lead to digestive complications. Yet, another very important factor less known to the general public is the role it plays in constantly evaluating the animal overall balance, what is known as proprioception. As much as this TMJ condition is seen more rarely with horses than with humans, it usually is more severe for the horse. This is due to the fact that the horse's lower mandible is twice as long as in the human. When chewing, this extra leverage will affect the TMJ with greater force, causing more severe damage to the structure. This unique book brings you knowledge of:

• The structures involved - bones, nerves, vessels, muscles.

• The different stages of the ETDS evolution - acute, sub-caute & chronic.

• Precious information on early symptoms as well as for the more chronic cases.

• Excellent massage routines and techniques for each stage.

• Stretching exercises & hydrotherapy tips.

All this precious information is not found anywhere else. It helps all animal lovers, whether amateur or professional, develop their skills and confidence. In time, the knowledge gained from this manual will allow you to, in a natural way, actively prevent this condition and participate in the recovery of a horse already afflicted with ETDS. Early detection helps you get the most of your animal’s well being, as well as saving on recovery time, not to mention money.

EBOOK - Equine Massage Workbook

The Preliminary Course Workbook This workbook is designed to help you get the most from your practical guide. It provides you with over thirty pages of quizzes and blank charts covering the entire material presented in your Equine Massage Awareness preliminary home study course. Chapter after chapter, over 400 questions will challenge and test your knowledge. To complete regular self-testing will help you retain all that important material as you progress with your educational process. It is crucial that you develop this habit of testing your studying, and that you stick to it. Good habits are the key to all success.

EBOOK - Top Massage for Top Balance

This book describes in great details a distinctive approach that combines the safest and most beneficial massage techniques to optimize your horse health and fitness. Learn the techniques of a recognized expert in the field so that you can bring the well-known benefits of non-invasive gentle massage techniques to your horse. This book teaches you how to use proven massage routines and stretching exercises in a specific sequence to most benefit your horse. It is a great self-educating book that will assist you in maintaining your horse wellness and fitness level at its best. This "Top Massage for Top Balance" manual is the most complete book on the subject and contains information you cannot find anywhere else! You will learn about:

• The basics of the equine massage for you and for your horse.

• The basics of equine muscular anatomy

• Detailed information on each individual muscles targeted in the Top Massage Protocol.

• The Relaxation massage routine.

• The Myofascial "Tune-up" massage routine.

• The "Origin-Insertion" sport massage technique on all major muscle groups of your horse.

• The basics of equine stretching.

Whether amateur or professional, this book will develop your skills and confidence in providing the best massage to your horse. The knowledge gained from this manual will contribute to your overall horsemanship and professional expertise. This in turn will definitely improve the quality of your training as well as your massage application and its lasting benefits.