After the Bladder Meridian Technique, the Lateral Cervical Flexion technique is the first step toward releasing tension in the poll and atlas and asking for movement in this area. The reason why it is one of the first techniques to start with is because of the importance of the main junction we want to address:…
by Loni Langdon Here’s something I really want to put out to the world…there’s nothing like The Masterson Method® of Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork and a good mule! If you have mules in your life, understanding a few of The Masterson Method® foundational principles can really be a game changer. Having a goal of improving…
by Jim Masterson It’s been my experience when working on horses that have had an accident in the past such as a fall; going over backward; running into something; or an accident in a trailer, that the bodywork will often uncover what the horse’s body has been blocking out, sometimes for years. When an accident…
Many questions come up about the Scapula Release Down and Forward Technique and how to best help the horse. To illustrate the best position to be in and where the horse is during this technique, it is helpful to see it all on one page. Here are a few of the questions often asked at…
by MMCP, Jane Kameny Brown My good friend has a quarter horse named Jack. I have known Jack since my friend bought him about 5 years ago and we ride together often. Jack is a big 16 hand goofy guy who tends to be a bit accident prone. I have been doing bodywork with this guy…
by MMCP, Carla Ball This blog post was co-written by Carla Ball, MMCP who contributed to one of many videos in the Expert Hour Video Library. From December 2020 through November 2021, we hosted the Hands Online Membership to help bring the community together in an online learning environment. Jim offered two live monthly calls,…
The goal of this technique is to release and drop the scapula down and back, and down and forward in a relaxed state, beyond the normal relaxed range of motion. This will result in a release of tension in the muscles that attach the forelimb to the body, deeper muscles of the junction of the…
The following is a letter received from a woman named Kati Pukki, who had great success with the The Bladder Meridian Technique. I found The Masterson Method last Autumn, and emailed you to thank you. I told you in my email about my now 27 year-old Standardbred gelding, who had issues when I did The…
The following five suggestions are based on my experience and are meant to keep both you and your horse safe. This also creates an optimal working environment for a successful and enjoyable experience. Enjoy your horses, Jim. 1. Where to work. Ideally, I like to work on a horse in a stall. There are a…
By MMCP Barbara Glass Hey Jim, It was great attending the meeting today. I always learn something more from listening to and watching what you do. I also continue to learn while working on the horses – how to influence them through the bodywork and through intention and connection. It’s amazing how clearly they respond…