Welcome to the
Equine Education Connection
Equine Therapy Center
Want to learn more about Equine Massage and other Alternative Equine Therapies? You have come to the right place!!
Equine Education Connection offers
FREE online information and instruction for the many different equine therapies that are gaining respect and popularity today. Taught by a professional equine therapist with almost 1100 hours of
hands on therapeutic training and years of equine therapy experience. (To learn more about why this website is free, please read the
About EEC page.)
On the EEC-Equine-Therapy website, you will learn how
equine massage and other alternative therapies can improve your horse's attitude and performance. (Doesn't he look happy!!) A comfortable horse is a happy, more willing riding partner who has less stress and is easier to train. A horse free from physical restrictions is more able to do his job and will have an increase in his performance and ability.
Equine massage and alternative therapies will also help horses who have structural problems whether from conformation or compensation patterns. It will help speed the healing process in horses recovering from injuries. Equine therapy will also help horses who are suffering with mental and emotional problems due to being rescued from abuse, neglect, or even harsh training methods.
Now, I am not saying equine therapy is a "cure-all", but I will say I have not found a problem yet that equine therapy will not help improve in some way. And, I will go so far as to say I have seen some pretty amazing transformations.
I also want to say that equine massage and alternative therapies are not a replacement for qualified veterinary care. If in doubt about a situation with your horse, I urge you to seek veterinary advice prior to applying any therapy. There are a few cases in which certain equine therapies should not be applied until cleared by the vet. With that said........
Please take some time to look around this site to see all the wonderful
free information and instruction offered. Then take some time to check out the
Equine Education Connection Video Library. For those of you with more interest, these videos are the place to see equine therapy in action. I believe that since equine therapy is so hands-on, video instruction is necessary to really understand how to apply these modalities.
Below is a short description of some of the lessons. This is not a complete list so you will want to take a look at the menu as well. Or, you can use the search box below - be sure to choose my website option if you would like to search only on this site. Have fun!! I hope you find what you are looking for.
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PLEASE NOTE:Equine Education Connection is a new site and is constantly growing and changing. Please be patient if you come across a topic that is unfinished or missing photos and videos. I am trying to work as quickly as I can. I hope to get to the photos and videos as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding.
If you would like to be notified when these updates are made, please go to the
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Thanks, Tina
Where to Begin Important information you need to know
before applying equine massage or alternative therapies to horses. Please do NOT skip this important step.
Equine Behavior and the Mind / Body ConnectionLearn how equine behavior is affected by pain, discomfort, anxiety, and stress. Learn about the 5 F's of instinctive equine behavior and how to recognize them in your horse.
Equine Safety Tips During a Therapy SessionPlease follow these equine safety tips to reduce the chances of an accident during an equine therapy session. Also includes information on contraindications for equine massage therapy.
Learn the Proper Body Mechanics for Equine TherapyProper body mechanics are essential when applying equine massage and other alternative therapies to horses. Learn how to help your horse while protecting yourself from fatigue and injury.
Basic Equine Anatomy and Physiology as Applied to Equine TherapyThis is an introduction to basic equine anatomy and physiology as applied to equine massage and other alternative therapies. Includes links to equine muscle charts and an equine skeletal chart.
So,What are the Benefits of Equine Massage and Alternative Equine Therapies?Learn how the benefits of equine massage and alternative equine therapies influence your horse mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Equine Evaluation - How to Recognize Physical Problems in Your HorseDo you know how to do a thorough equine evaluation? Learn how to locate and recognize physical problems, pain, and stress in your horse.
Learn the Basic Equine Massage Therapy MovementsLearn the basic movements of equine massage therapy including effleurage, petrissage, compression, shaking, vibration, friction, etc. I will be including written instruction, photos and videos.
Range of Motion Exercises Improve Your Horse's PerformanceRange of motion exercises compliment equine sports massage therapy to improve your horse's performance. Releases stress and tension in muscles. Includes written instruction and video demonstrations.
Learn Equine Stretching Exercises Using the Proper TechniquesLearn the proper techniques to stretch your horse in this lesson on equine stretching exercises. Learn the proper techniques to avoid causing damage to your horse's muscles (and yours too!!)
Equine Myofascial Release TechniquesEquine myofascial release techniques improve your horse's comfort and performance. Learn how equine myofascial release can be used in place of equine chiropractic.
Equine Chiropractic, Pros, Cons, and AlternativesLearn the pros and cons of equine chiropractic and alternative equine therapies that can compliment or replace equine chiropractic treatment .
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