The Beyond Dog Massage book includes:

• Step-by-step instructions, color photographs, and detailed illustrations.
• Tips and techniques, understandable anatomical explanations, and examples from Jim’s personal experiences with hundreds of dogs.
• 20 instructional videos demonstrating the principles and techniques with dogs.
• A “quick-reference” section that points you toward exercises specifically suited to your dog’s breed or activity.

The Masterson Method is practical, easy to use, and results oriented. You see the results in the dog’s responses during the bodywork, and in his behavior, comfort, and movement afterward. Beyond Dog Massage is the ideal instructional guide for all those seeking a better quality of life for and deeper connection with their dogs.

Watch Jim Masterson explain how he works with dogs in the video below. You can also sign up to receive the Canine Monthly Newsletter and learn more on our Beyond Dog Massage page.

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This second edition of “Horse Anatomy: A Pictorial Approach to Equine Structure” has been completely revised and enlarged. Its original 25 pages of illustrations have more than doubled and now include over 250 individual drawings. All of these drawings have been specially prepared for this new edition by John Goody, and all are fully labeled and annotated in the accompanying legends.

The text is primarily intended to explain and in many instances to expand upon the content of the drawings. The basic make-up of the horse is considered with the ‘points’ of the horse being shown from several different views. Bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments providing the anatomical basis for these surface points are dealt with in some detail, the emphasis being placed throughout on those structures that can be seen or felt from the surface of the body. Component parts of the digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems are shown in a number of the drawings, as are nerves and blood vessels. Special consideration is given to the structure of the head, with the emphasis on the nasal cavity, teeth, larynx and guttural pouches.The structure of the limbs is also illustrated in considerable detail, especially the foot, and reference is made to injuries and diseases that can result in poor conformation.

The wealth of information contained in the book will be of great interest and value to veterinary and equine studies students, to owners, riders and breeders – in fact anyone requiring to know more about the structure of the horse and what makes it one of the most beautiful of animals.
Author: Peter Goody
Format: Spiral Bound
Pages: 192

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Divided into 12 chapters, Horse Anatomy for Performance combines high quality photographs and intricate paintings with top tips and fascinating facts to provide a practical and useful guide to horse anatomy. Visually appealing, original and easily understandable, the book explains how anatomy influences the way we manage, ride and train our horses. This book is a sequel to How Your Horse Moves by Gillian Higgins, and together provide a comprehensive guide to horse anatomy in action.

** This book is required for the the Equine Anatomy and Health Considerations Course

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Overview

This book shows how horse’s muscles work and explains how this knowledge can be put to good use in riding, whether in competition or for recreation. Using her own careful anatomical drawings, Sara Wyche studies the skeleton, the action of the muscles, and the role of the nervous system before applying this information to various riding situations. The demands placed on the horse’s systems in dressage, jumping, eventing, racing, and even polo are all examined, with advice on how good riding practice can help avoid problems. With the knowledge of the horse’s anatomy gained in this book, the rider will better understand what is being asked of the horse, and how to achieve it with sympathetic riding and horse care, making this an essential manual for all riders.

** This book is required for the Home Study Anatomy Course

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The Masterson Method is an innovative form of bodywork that relaxes the horse and relieves his body—including muscles and connective tissue—of deep stress and pain. Through the gentle and light manipulation of targeted Release Points (the movement of joints or junctions through a range of motion in a relaxed state) and studied observation of the horse’s responses, we can open doors to improved health and performance while enhancing communication along the way.

This book fills the gap that often exists between trainers, riders, and equine-bodywork therapists when it comes to understanding how the dressage horse uses his body in performance. Learn hands-on ways we can help optimize his suppleness, flexibility, balance, and movement while easing the effects of common stressors on the musculoskeletal system—that is, make his body as perfect, effective, and pain-free as possible. Join Jim Masterson and Coralie Hughes, Grand Prix dressage rider Bet-sy Steiner, and creator of Anatomy in Motion The Visible Horse Susan Harris as they clearly demonstrate steps we can take to make our horses comfortable, happy athletes for years to come.

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By using these techniques, and knowing the responses to look for, you are able to:

• Achieve a release of accumulated stress in deep-seated key junctions of the horse’s body that affects mobility, comfort, attitude, training and performance
• Restore muscular and structural balance, and natural alignment
• Enable your horse to perform optimally and respond to your training without stiffness and pain.

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