Equine Acupressure: A Working Manual
by Nancy Zidonis, Amy Snow,
and Marie Soderberg
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Equine Acupressure: A Working Manual
" by Nancy Zidonis, Amy Snow, and Marie Soderberg is one of the only books available on the subject of equine acupressure that is written in lay-mans terms (at least that I can find).
The authors are the same people who have the Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute and teach workshops all over the country and in Canada.
Chapters in this book include:
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Overview
- Equine Meridian System
- Equine Acupressure Points
- Equine Acupressure Treatment
- Equine Stretches
- Acupressure Treatment for Specific Conditions
- Acupressure Maintenance Treatment
I have to admit that I don't really know a ton about equine acupuncture or traditional chinese medicine. I really am more well versed in
equine massage,
myofascial release, and energy therapies. However, I do like this book and will use the charts in it along with my photonic (LED) light to get the benefits of equine acupuncture without the concern of causing any harm to my horse.
The authors do a nice job of explaining how TCM and acupressure work to facilitate healing in horses. They are very thorough in describing and defining the Indicators, Function, and Location of the 12 different meridians and the equine acupuncture points. However, even though the charts are helpful, they lack a bit in really trying to locate the specific point exactly.
I do like the section of the book where they give treatments for specific conditions. I have used them before for various cases. I actually had great success with a pony who was recovering from colic surgery and was not passing feces as he should. Using the charts along with my photonic (LED) light got things "moving" again.
Since I use the acupressure charts with my photonic (LED) light, the exact location of the point is not a big problem for me. And, I would think that the same would be true of someone using their fingers instead of needles.
All in all, I enjoy this book and find it useful. I would recommend it for anyone who is interested in equine acupressure or equine therapy in general. If you were interested in a more in-depth study of equine acupressure, I would suggest this book along with a video or attending a hands-on seminar to really understand the exact location of the acupressure points.
To learn more about, or to purchase this book, please choose from one of the links below:
- United Kingdom (coming soon)
