on your horse’s skin, but it’s completely noninvasive—no needles are involved. Consider acupressure if you appreciate the effects of acupuncture but need to help your horse away from home.
What you need to know:
Hand-walk your horse. Hand-
Although acupressure treatment is noninvasive, incorrectly applying pressure can still harm your horse. Learn the precise acupoints, as well as exactly how much pressure to use and how to apply it.
you learn how to apply acupressure to your horse at any time and for many purposes. The overall goal is to help your horse relax and become more comfortable. When to schedule it: You might choose to schedule professional treatments to help your horse to relax just before and just after a trip. While you’re away from home, you can use acupressure yourself after you’ve learned the basic principles and key acupoints.
What You Can Do
walk and hand-graze your horse to help promote relaxation and circulation. Massage your horse. If you’ve had solid instruction in massage techniques, use them gently to improve your horse’s circulation and relaxation. You may choose to use equine massage oils or an equine liniment, which allow your hands to slide more easily over your horse’s body. USR
How it helps your traveling horse: A professional can help
Here are several steps you can take at your event or ride to enhance your horse’s comfort and well-being. Arrive early. Consider arriving early for your event or ride; your horse will appreciate the chance to relax and adjust to the new surroundings. If you’ll be traveling to a significantly different altitude, give your horse several days to a week to acclimatize.
Jessica Jahiel, PhD (www.jessicajahiel.com), is an internationally recognized clinician and lecturer, and an award-winning author of books on horses, riding, and training. Her email newsletter (www.horse-sense.org) is a popular worldwide resource.
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