Beyond Horse Massage - Book

Beyond Horse Massage introduces a whole new way to help your horse release tension and restriction in his body while working with his natural instincts. The Masterson Method™ is an innovative form of bodywork that relaxes the horse’s body and relieves his muscles, connective tissue, and structure of deep stress and pain—and this highly illustrated, spiral-bound book walks you through the technique step by step.
This practical book:

•has step-by-step instructions, photographs and illustrations
•is ideally suited to accompany you to the barn, where you will practice the Masterson Method™ techniques on horses.
•includes chapters with Tips & Techniques, anatomical explanations and examples from Jim's practice help deepen your understanding.
•has a “quick reference” section will point you to exercises that are specifically suited to your particular discipline, may it be dressage, endurance, eventing or barrel racing, or others in the vast realm of horse sports.

By using these techniques, and knowing the responses to look for, you are able to:

•achieve a release of accumulated stress in deep-seated key junctions of the horse's body that affects mobility, comfort, attitude, training and performance
•restore muscular and structural balance, and natural alignment
•enable your horse to perform optimally and respond to your training without stiffness and pain
•achieve new levels of communication and trust with your horse that spill over into other areas of interaction.