Beyond Horse Massage

Beyond Horse Massage: A Breakthrough Interactive Method for Alleviating Soreness, Stress, and Tension

Author/Editor: Jim Masterson with Stefanie Reinhold (Foreword by McLain Ward)

Publication Year: 2011

Overview

Beyond Horse Massage introduces an innovative, interactive bodywork method that empowers handlers to recognize and release tension in key junctions of the horse’s body. Authored by equine massage pioneer Jim Masterson alongside Stefanie Reinhold, this breakthrough technique works with the horse’s nervous system to relieve deep-seated muscle soreness and improve performance. It serves as an essential, highly practical guide for horse owners, trainers, and equine therapists dedicated to enhancing equine comfort and mobility.

Key Topics Covered
The Masterson Method: Step-by-step instructions on utilizing light touch and observing physiological responses to release accumulated tension.
Key Junction Points: Focused techniques targeting critical areas of the horse’s body, including the poll, atlas-axis, shoulders, and back.
Reading Equine Body Language: Learning to interpret subtle behavioral indicators, blinking, and softening that signal the release of stress.
Performance & Mobility Enhancement: Practical routines designed to improve flexibility, range of motion, and overall athletic well-being in horses.