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Location: My own little world :) | Does anyone use the Masterson Massage Method? I purchased the Beyond Horse Massage book and dvd to check it out but I'm curious if anyone else has had success with it? In my area there really isn't a great deal of equine massage or other rehab/preventative practitioners so I thought it would be interesting to try out myself on my own horses. |
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| I use this. My horses love it. You need to get the book AND DVD. I will say that some of it looks easier than it actually is to do. I just use it on my own horses. It takes a out an hour to do this on one horse. |
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Location: My own little world :) | I purchased the book and the dvd but they won't be here until late in the coming week. How often do you do massage your horses? I was just curious what a good routine would be to put in place but I suppose the book and dvd will probably line that out. Thanks! |
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Location: My own little world :) | That is sooo cool! I just feel so bad sometimes because we really don't know if they are in pain or not if we aren't really tuned into them. I had one mare that I worked really hard because I thought she was just being a butt but in reality she was really hurting...Its really bothered me ever since so I've been trying to be very aware of how they feel. |
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| I have the dvd and I need to do it more with my boy. Realistically I think if I could set aside time every weekend to go over him it would be beneficial. |
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| I bought the book and DVD around this time last year. I was skeptical at first as well but within the first 10 minutes of using it with my horses I was sold! It truly is so cool to see the reactions in your horse from barely even touching them at all. More than once my gelding has been off in his hind end and between using the stretches and meridian points, he walks out of his stall without a hitch! It really does work and as you're doing it you can feel your horses bonding to you. My filly rests her head on my shoulder now so I'll massage her poll and lift her head up for her to release pressure, and she's normally very standoffish. They definitely appreciate it!   |
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Location: Pacific Northwest | I have an amazing massage therapist that also uses these methods and has been to several hands-on clinics to learn them...and the difference in my horses after one session is shocking. |
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Location: Dubach, LA | I use some of his techniques in my sports massage. I always feel a little like that commercial, "I'm not touching you."
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Location: where the wind blows | I don't use it as much as I should but I too am always amazed when I do at the responses I get from my horses. Bare in mind however some horses are more responsive then others. I have one mare that isn't super responsive with the bladder meridian, although I continue to do it on her. However she absolutely loves the head neck stretch. She will rest her entire head on my shoulder when I start to do that stretch on her. Considering she's not a real trusting mare all the time I'm always amazed how she turns completely trusting when I do the neck stretch.
I also agree with Ridejg that it really helps you become more aware of your horse and help bond. I'd love to take a hands on clinic some time. |
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Location: Texas | Is this method easier to understand and do than the Equine Massage - A Practical Guide by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt, R.M.T.? I have this book and find it a bit overwhelming. Would be nice to find something a little more user friendly. |
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| I'm a Masterson Method Certified Practitioner- what I love most about it is that Jim is always expanding his techniques and he keeps all of his MMCP'ers in the loop. Every year he invites us all to his place or Tuscon for no fee just so he can fill us in on the new techniques, or variations.
I started with the book, then found a Weekend Clinic to go to. I was very skeptical and asked all kinds of questions because I couldn't wrap my brain around how such a light touch could do so much. I've been a CEMT since 2001 and was hooked into the traditional massage scene, and Jim's way was so unique from what I had been practicing. Anyway, after the Weekend Clinic, I went to the 5-Day and began to really see the magic work- I decided to do the MMCP program and a year later after alot of case studies, anatomy studies and weekend coaching sessions, I spent three days with Jim and became certified. It was well worth the expense- I am still amazed every day when I use his methods.
As horse owners, I think it is important to learn how to offer your horse relief when he is sore, and also to know when he is sore. It's a waste of time any more to wait for a chiro or a vet appointment, or depend on the temporary pain relief of a drug to assess and treat what is going on. Of course it's not a replacement for vet treatment, but if you use it, you won't have to spend so much time at the vet! Anyone can do this- and get amazing results. |
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| Zanadoo88 - 2015-01-04 2:13 PM I purchased the book and the dvd but they won't be here until late in the coming week. How often do you do massage your horses? I was just curious what a good routine would be to put in place but I suppose the book and dvd will probably line that out. Thanks!
I spend an hour and a half to two hours the first time I work on a horse- just to make sure I've addressed all the main junctions thoroughly. After that I just do tune-ups as needed- often, the first place any mysterious soreness will show up is in the poll area, so it's important to focus on that always. If they get tense up there you can bet they are compensating for something else down the line! :) |
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