Posts Tagged ‘accupressure for horses’

A GUIDE TO AN ACUPRESSURE TREATMENT SESSION

Start by finding a comfortable location for you and your horse where it is calm and you both can relax.  Slowly, take three even breaths in and out.  Think about how you want to help your horse feel better; taking a moment to formulate the intent of your treatment is very important. Begin by resting one hand near your horse’s shoulder.  Using the heel of your other hand, place it at the poll and gently Read the rest of this entry »

“FIT TO CONTINUE”

(an article about an Alternative & Natural Therapy for Horses)

By Amy Snow & Nancy Zidonis,

authors of Equine Acupressure: A Working Manual

It is dark and downright cold.  The ride starts at 5:00 a.m. and it is 3:30 a.m.  Too cold to sleep and Samson, my 8-year-old gelding, is probably just as cold and stiff as I am.  He’s been able to move around in a pen to keep his blood circulating, but I’ve got to do something to help him warm-up and prepare for the many miles ahead…. Read the rest of this entry »