Product Description
In this beautiful new book, dressage rider and Level 2 Pilates Instructor Janice Dulak has compiled a program of Pilates exercises specifically designed to help the dressage rider enhance her ability for success in dressage. While they use different terms, both Pilates and dressage share an emphasis on to torso, or "Powerhouse" in Pilates-speak, and achieving core strength, good posture and muscle flexibility. The goals of a Pilates program are often Identical to what riders try to achcieve in the saddle in the sport of dressage.
Customer Reviews:
Disappointed.......2007-07-30
This book was a disappointment to me, I found the formatting to be a huge distraction. The black and white photos are dark, the cartoon graphics are unappealing, and I was expecting it to be more demonstrative and less "block paragraph" and wordy. I have picked it up three times since I bought it and just cannot work my way through it. I'm a visual learner and this book is definitely not overly visual.
If I'd gotten a better "look inside", I would not have purchased this book and gone for one that more clearly illustrated what was being done.
Real help for your riding.......2007-05-21
Ms. Dulak has presented a book that will provide real help for any serious rider. But special help will be found for riders with conformational flaws. That would cover most riders but naturally endowed and gifted riders may also find ways to improve.
I have ridden for 40 plus years with instructors from all over the spectrum and this is the first realistic attempt to help get to the real root of position problems.
I am still working on the exercises and expect it will be some months to be ingrained but I already see improvement in the way my horses go after one month.
This will take committment but any serious rider has plenty of that.
Great Pilates with the Dressage twist.......2007-04-01
I am enjoying this book very much. The explanations are thorough and easy to understand and the relation to Dressage (which is why I began Pilates) is wonderful. I especially like the open leg rocker illustration on the back of a horse now I picture that as I ride around the arena. Gives you a great perspective on what your position on the horse should be and how it should feel. I have great admiration for the athletic abilities of the riders and their horses this book helps me get closer to my horse and sit on him with more confidence and finesse. Thank you Janice
Very useful.......2007-01-28
I have just started using this book, but I can it will be very useful in getting me more fit as a dressage rider.
Book Description
This user-friendly guide to acupressure is filled with easy to follow photographs, charts and illustrations. The acupressure meridian system, acupoints and treatment plans are explained in detail along with complete charts showing the location of the points.
Acupresure is a safe, noninvasive and powerful way to participate in your horse's optimal health. This book inlcudes the basics of equine acupressure, plus 15 specific treatments for common equine physical and training conditions.
Customer Reviews:
GREAT PURCHASE.......2007-07-12
Product was in great condition and very informative. I am looking to buy more books by this author. Great buy and good price for amount of education it brings.
Great Resource.......2007-05-13
This book was a required purchase for a recent home practitioners course in equine Acupressure and Photonic Acupoint Therapy. I find that I am using and refering to charts from this book several times a week. It is a fantastic resource that is easy to read, easy to understands and is very helpful. After major bodywork on a horse recently I showed the book to our equine physiotherapist while we were working out the horse's treatment plan until his next visit to the horse and he thoroughly approved of my proposed treatment plan according to the charts in the book. Not just an endorsement of the quality of the information from myself and the lecturers, but also from our own equine physiotherapist.
Great.......2007-01-10
I bought this book for my girlfriend and she said that if she didn't have it she never would have passed some of her college equine acupressure classes last quarter. If she didn't have this book she said that there was no way that she would have ever gotten certified
Great assistance to energy work.......2005-10-12
A good reference book for those in an equine therapy role.
good introduction.......2004-11-12
This is an interesting and well written book on equine acupressure, and also the only on the market! Very clear and simple explanation on TCM (traditional chinese medicine) and principles behind it all.
On the other hand, the drawings are too vague to actually locate the points on your horse. They tell you to "feel it" but it isn't enough! They give you "recipes" of points for different conditions which can be fun to try but may be disapointing if you expect results. In TCM, there in not a pill or recipe for each disease like in western thinking.
Overall, an excellent introduction to the subject, but makes you hungry for more!
Book Description
People in the horse world know all too well that performance horses, like human athletes, are trained, fed and cared for so they can go faster, jump higher and run longer. Daily training and competing can result in injuries, aches and pains, which if treated by drugs alone may only mask the problem and not remedy it. This is why equine massage therapist Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt created a program of techniques that will enable owners and riders, trainers and grooms to:
- Alleviate soreness and pain in the horse's most vulnerable stress sites.
- Identify and treat the injuries common to any horse sport.
- Use relaxation and maintenance routines for the horse's mental and physical well-being.
Hourdebaigt provides step-by-step instruction and more than 150 photographs and diagrams so that everyone—including nonprofessionals—can learn to massage their horse. Equine Massage may be the key to unlocking the door to a horse's future, one that promises good health and improved performance.
The Howell Equestrian Library
Customer Reviews:
great info.......2007-05-17
Very easy to understand and follow. I am interested in becoming certified and this was a big help in showing me what will be expected and give me a jump start on learning anatomy.
Easy and practical guide to massage.......2007-05-02
This is a great book that has become invaluable to me. It gives a good round view of massage, from anatomy to practical exercises and stretches you can do with your horse.
I think this book covers everything a horse owner needs to know about massage.
Equine Massaeg: A Practical Guide.......2007-04-10
This book is very good. My horse has back problems and I found the book helpful as to how to massage him so he feels better. The book has alot of great information and I would recommend it highly.
it was GREAT!.......2005-08-18
had this book been smaller, it would have been perfect! or had more photos.... i used it as a reference while i was working on my horse and it was kind of hard to manage both the massage and the reading at the same time;)
best book I have found in a decade.......2005-06-13
Having been an equine bodywork practioner in So. Cal for over a decade, I have looked at many massage books. This book is by far the most comprehensive as far as anatomy and function of the horse. One word of caution, be careful when performing the stretches he demonstrates in the book, not always the best human biomechanics are used!
Book Description
The Basic Principles of Equine Massage/Muscle Therapy is more than just a book about Massage. This book covers massage applications, anatomy, stretching, conditions, physiology, adjunctive therapies and saddle fitting. The easy to use format is extremely helpful. There are margins on each page for note taking, at a glance tables in the applications and anatomy sections and clearly understood photos. This book has been used a a guide for the professional as well as a starting point for the layperson or aspiring therapist. Methods described in this book are safe for both the horse and owner.
Customer Reviews:
An excellent resoue book for massage therapy .......2007-08-08
This is an informative, easy to read book that is a nice resource to add to the horse owner and massage therapists library.
Great Book.......2007-06-28
This Book is easy to follow and geared to the beginner. It also has a more advanced meaning for the seasoned professional. It's a must have for any library.
The Basic Principles of Massage / Muscle Therapy.......2006-08-17
As a EMT student,I find the book most helpfull. It actually shows the proper positioning of the hands to achieve the desired result; which makes life easier for the person just starting out. Great work Mike!
Regards
Noel Landers
Gift for my equestrian sister.......2006-02-25
This was given to my youngest sister who is a passionate, skilled equestrian. She says the book is excellent and was thrilled to receive it.
The Basic Principles of Equine Massage/Muscle Therapy.......2002-11-12
Excellent book! Mike Scott communicates well with the lay person in easy to understand terms--almost as though he is speaking directly to you. His perspective is interesting--and the book is a great anotomey lesson or review as well. I highly recommend it and would look forward to a next addition.
Product Description
Recent studies show that up to 95% of all horses have some form of foot imbalance which will predispose them to injury. A scary thought for all those involved in horse management from farriers and vets to owners and trainers. But this book from England can help. In everyday language it describes how good basic farriery, and particularly through paying attention to foot balance, can be used to maintain and even to enhance performance and soundness in the horse. The authors also discuss the connection between poor feet and bad backs, and show how skilled farriery can give horses with less-than-perfect conformation their very best chance to stay sound. An important book, essential for farriery practitioners, vets and vet students, equine career students, remedial therapists and-- especially---horse owners.
Book Description
Here is the perfect book for beginning riders who are using muscles they never knew they had before, advanced riders who want to stay in top form (especially as they get older), and weather-bound riders who can't get out during the winter but want to be fit when spring arrives.
The Rider's Fitness Program details a fun and effective six-week program that strengthens the muscles riders use while improving overall balance, flexibility, and coordination. The book features more than 85 exercises designed to help new riders get over the aches and pains of getting started and experienced riders hone their skills and technique and prevent injuries. The ultimate goal, of course, is to achieve "oneness" with the horse.
The routines are flexible, so individuals can customize the workout they need for jumping, dressage, reining, endurance, polo, or rodeo. The exercises are accompanied by step-by-step photographs that demonstrate how to perform each action properly (with an emphasis on safety). The exercises are progressive, from basic to advanced, and suitable for riders at all fitness levels.
The authors also include fundamental information on diet, general health and safety, and what clothing and equipment are necessary.
The Rider's Fitness Program is a comprehensive handbook for riders of all experience levels, with workout routines for every type of riding discipline.
Customer Reviews:
It's good.......2007-07-30
Has some good exercises that you can perform without going to the gym. However it does rely heavily on a lot of high end gym equipment. Still worth while to help build muscle and help increase flexibility.
good for others then just riders.......2007-03-16
The exercises in this book are very good for a rider but also for the non rider as focus on balance and the core of your body. Easy to follow and explained well.
The Rider's Fitness Program.......2007-01-12
Very helpful, great to have a resource focused on the rider!
Interesting.......2006-12-03
I got this book from the libary and I like it enough that I am here to muy it.
I am and old hand at working out..I have belonged to gyms , had personal trainers..and gone to every " class " you can think of.
This book takes the best of all of that and offers it in a interesting format.
I didn't like the mix of workouts that could be done at home with equipment that is only found in a gym..but I compensated for that by making do with my weight bench ,swiss ball, bands and weights. I made a tilt board out of wood and a piece of 4" plastic pipe cut in half..that worked..for an incline board for the ab exercises I use the ball, and hang onto my weight bench. For the foam to stand on , I got a foam foot rest from and office supply store. With a little imaganation I have been able to modify the exercises that require going to the gym,and am able to do them at home.
I have been riding for 6 yrs and these exercises do seem to be helping me become a better rider.
I will be entering the Nov ammie WP show arena next season and need any edge I can get..
Awesome book........2005-10-23
I took this book to my physical therapist who thought the book was awesome. I wanted to see if I could do all of the activities in the book, since I'm in therapy for shoulder injuries (from horses). With a few modifications, they thought that I could do all of them and inquired about where I got the book. They said they'd like to have a copy around for other equestrian patients.
Book Description
This second edition is in response to the acceptance of the first edition and the continued need for such a book for both veterinary students and large animal practitioners. The purpose of this book is to present some fundamental techniques in large animal surgery to both veterinary students and large animal practitioners. It's designed to be brief, discussing only the major steps in a particular operation, and each discussion is accompanied by appropriate illustrations. Most of the techniques presented can be performed without the advantages of a fully equipped large animal hospital or teaching institution. All of the drawings in the book are original and based on rough sketches and photographs taken at various points during actual surgery.
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This journal has been a best seller in many tack shops and for pony clubbers, 4-h record keepers and the avid competitor. It is designed to keep track of expenditures, all health records, show records, horses personal history and importantly, a log book to record all of your horses exercise routines for a year or more.
Many injuries have been avoided due to proper record keeping and the ability to check on cyclical occurrences in training.
Customer Reviews:
geat for record keeping.......1999-04-02
It's not easy for me to keep records, but I have found that with this user friendly journal, the task is simple. The sections on all aspects of horse care as well as the section for recording your daily workouts have actually proven to be fun to look back upon my progress. Some of the notes make me laugh when I look back on a rainy day....
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