Below is a list of pages currently available in the Equine Therapy section of this website. You may wish to check back as I am constantly adding to this website.

• Where to Begin

• Equine Behavior and the Mind / Body Connection

1. 3 Reasons Your Horse Might Misbehave
2. The 5 Classes of Instinctive Horse Behavior
3. How Understanding Equine Behavior Can Help You Correct Bad Habits in Horses

• Equine Safety Tips During a Therapy Session

1. Keeping Yourself Safe
2. Keeping Your Horse Safe
3. How to Provide a Safe Environment
4. Contraindication For Equine Therapy

• Proper Body Mechanics for Equine Therapy

1. Leverage and Leaning
2. Body Mechanic Tips

• Equine Anatomy and Physiology as Applied to Equine Therapy

1. Equine Muscular System
2. Equine Skeletal System
3. Equine Nervous System
4. Other Equine Anatomy Body Systems

• Equine Anatomy Charts

1. Equine Superficial Muscle Chart
2. Equine Skeletal Chart

• Benefits of Equine Massage and Alternative Equine Therapies

1. Your Horse's Response to Equine Therapy
2. Physical Benefits of Equine Therapy
3. Mental and Emotional Benefits of Equine Therapy

• Learn How to Perform a Thorough Equine Evaluation

1. Question and interview
2. Gait Analysis
3. Structural Faults to Look For
4. Body Scanning
5. Palpation

• Equine Massage Therapy Basic Movements

1. Laying on of Hands or Resting Position
2. Nerve Stroking
3. Effleurage
4. Petrissage
5. Compression
6. Vibration
7. Friction
8. Shaking
9. Tapotement

• Range of Motion Exercises for Your Horse

1. Exercises for the Horse's Front Legs
2. Exercises for the Horse's Hind Legs
3. Exercises for the Horse's Tail

• Equine Stretching Exercises

1. Active and Passive Stretching
2. Equine Stretching Tips and Techniques

• Equine Myofascial Release

• Equine Therapy Book Reviews and Recommendations

• Equine Therapy Clinics - Michigan

1. Equine Massage Therapy Clinic Flier - Michigan

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