Equine Bodywork for Beginners Module 1: The Neck

Equine Bodywork for Beginners Module 1: The Neck free download

Introduction to muscle anatomy and bodywork techniques for your horse's neck.

This is a short course designed for owners and trainers. In this first module you will learn about the function of the neck in locomotion, as well as 4 very important muscles of the neck which I believe every horse owner or trainer should know about.

You will learn to identify each of these 4 muscles, perform a basic visual assessment of each one, and apply simple but effective techniques to reduce tension in each one.

There are 3 or more techniques per muscle, with a clear video with audio demonstrating and explaining how to perform each one, as well as the nuances of how each technique and each protocol can be modified to suit the individual horse. The techniques are gentle and non-invasive but they are also very effective.. They work accumulatively, which means that the more you do them, the better they work. You will be working with your horse's nervous system to create lasting positive changes.

You will learn about the function of each of the 4 muscles in this course, and common causes of pain, dysfunction, or tension in each one.

You will also learn how to perform a simple visual assessment of a horse's neck overall.

Most importantly, you will learn to read your horse's body language and work with your horse to relieve tension in their neck.

This course is designed to provide a rewarding and beneficial way to deepen your bond with your horse through touch.

There are many online courses about bodywork or anatomy, but as so many of them are costly and contain quite an overwhelming amount of information to absorb, I created this course as a way for you to gently dip your toe into the world of equine anatomy and bodywork.

I decided to release this course in 5 separate modules, to keep the amount of information in each one to a comfortable amount. This way you can also choose to start with the parts of the body you are most interested in, or you can take all of the modules in order to gain a more holistic overview of your horse's body.

I will release a total of 5 simple modules on 5 important areas of the body: The Neck, The Shoulders & Thoracic Sling, The Back & Ribcage, The Hindquarters, and The Head & Poll.

These modules should provide a great foundation should you wish to study bodywork further, and also if you wish to explore the world of biomechanics in your training. However, please note that this is not a certification course and will not enable you to practice as a professional equine bodyworker. Practicing as a professional bodyworker is something that is regulated differently in every country, and many countries and states require that you have a recognized qualification to provide equine bodywork as a paid service. That is not the purpose of this course.

I have decided to release each module as I create it, so I hope you gain value from this first one!