The Horse Physio

The ABC of Horse Massage

What is massage?

Why massage?

Learning Massage - Aims and Objectives

Learning Massage - Introduction

Learning Massage - Compression (Petrissage)

Learning Massage - Kneading (Petrissage)

Learning Massage - Cupping (Tapotement)

Learning Massage - Cross Fibre Friction

Learning Massage - Helpful Hints

Equine Anatomy - Aims and Objectives

Equine Anatomy - Introduction

Equine Anatomy - The Shoulder (Trapezius muscle)

Equine Anatomy - The Back (Longissimus Dorsi muscle)

Equine Anatomy - The Quarters - Overview

Equine Anatomy - The Quarters (Semitendinosus muscle)

Equine Anatomy - The Quarters (Biceps Femoris muscle)

Equine Anatomy - The Quarters (Gluteus Medius muscle)

Equine Anatomy - The Chest (Pectoral muscles)

Massaging Your Horse - Safety First

Massaging Your Horse - To Begin

Massaging Your Horse - The Shoulder

Massaging Your Horse - The Back

Massaging Your Horse - The Quarters

Massaging Your Horse - The Chest

Massaging Your Horse - To Finish

Massaging Your Horse - Helpful Hints

Problem Solving - Introduction

Problem Solving - The Shoulder

Problem Solving - The Back

Problem Solving - The Quarters

Problem Solving - The Chest

How often should I massage my horse?

How long should the massage routine last?

What does a 'knot' feel like?

Does it matter which direction I perform the massage move in?

You’ve explained cross-fibre friction; why is it not in the routine?

Should I massage before or after exercise?

Is my horse too young / too old for massage?

Can I massage my pregnant mare?

My horse doesn’t enjoy his massage; what can I do?

What do I do if my horse seems sore?

What is the difference between Physiotherapy, Osteopathy and Chiropractic?

What will massage do for my horse?

What research is there to support massage as a therapy?