Masterson Method for Equine Massage and Body Work Therapy
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This interview was previously published in 2018 Jim Masterson (367)
About Jim
– Jim Masterson has been the Equine Massage-Bodywork Therapist for the 2006 to 2014 USEF Endurance Teams, and has worked on thousands of horses competing at top level Hunter-Jumper horse shows in the United States, as well as FEI World Cup, Pan American and World Equestrian Games competitions. Jim recognized early in his career that the horse exhibits certain neurological responses to touch as it releases tension in the body. Using those responses to guide his work, he developed a system in which the horse participates in the process by showing the practitioner where tension has accumulated, precisely how much pressure is needed to release it, and when it has been released. The result is an effective method of equine body work that anyone can learn to use, that will improve performance and at the same time open new levels of communication and trust with the horse.
Jim and his instructors teach The Masterson Method a unique method of equine bodywork to horse owners and therapists around the world. Jim is the author of the book and companion DVD of the same name, Beyond Horse Massage. He co-authored with Gold Medal rider, Betsy Steiner and Certified Practitioner, Coralie Hughes the DVD, Dressage Movements Revealed, and companion book, The Dressage Horse Optimized.
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Jim’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– The ride begins when the horse sees you approaching
Who Has Inspired Jim
– Graham Boyd
– The Dorrance Brothers
– Stephen Halfpenny (160)
Recommended Books
– ‘Beyond Horse Massage: A Breakthrough Interactive Method for Alleviating Soreness, Strain, and Tension’ by Jim Masterson
– ‘The Dressage Horse Optimized: With the Masterson Method’ by Jim Masterson, Besty Steiner, Susan Harris and Coralie Hughes
– ‘The Dressage Horse Optimized with the Masterson Method: Developing and Preserving the Equine Athlete Through Effective, Sports-Specific Bodywork’ by Jim Masterson and Coralie Hughes
– ‘Beyond Horse Massage: Introducing the Masterson Method’ (DVD) by Jim Masterson
– ‘Dressage movements Revealed; Biomechanical Concepts and Bodywork – Using the Masterson Method with Jim Masterson, Besty Steiner, Susan Harris and Coralie Hughes’ (DVD)
– ‘Equine Massage for Performance Horses’ (CD/DVD) Jim Masterson
About This Episode
– Jim discusses how massage bodywork can help the horse improve performance and open new levels of communication and trust.
Time Stamps
02:36 – The ride begins when the horse sees you approaching
04:05 – Horses were just for fun. Going to Hunter Horse Shows and notice that horses watching a chiropractor.
06:50 – How watching a massage therapist do the Bladder Meridian Technique and how the horse interacted with the therapist.
10:05 – Wanted to be a chiropractor but there was too much training and tried doing massage bodywork
11:30 – The younger people have not developed bad habits and are open to being wrong and learning
13:38 – Horses are fulfilling, they are programmed for survival
15:03 – How the Dorrance Brothers, Graham Boyd and Mark Rashid have inspired Jim
17:25 – The horse in Wellington NZ that taught Jim the most
21:15 – The small things that happen, when a horse improves
22:18 – Some trainers can be set in their ways, but others are open to massage and learning to stay with the ones that are open to his ideas
24:06 – People who are goal orientated eventually learn not to focus too much on the outcome
27:05 – Jim’s books and DVD’s
31:52 – Reach more people expand on the programs
33:56 – Working with the horse not against the horse
34:10 – Contact: see details below
Jim’s Contact Details
Phone: (641) 472-1312 Fairfield, IOWA USA
Email:
Website: https://mastersonmethod.com
Facebook: The Masterson Method, Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork
Music
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