Fir Tree Stud's Equine Massage 1 Day Course

Fir Tree Stud will be holding an Equine Massage 1 Day Course on the 10th September 2011, in conjunction with Liz Harris BSc (Hons), PgDip AM, EBW, CBW, MMAA, BCMA Reg (www.lizharris.co.uk).

This course will enable participants to spend the day learning basic massage & stetch techniques, that you can use on your horse.

The day will take place on 10th September 2011, and is a full day course. The course will cost £65 per person, and spaces are limited to just 10.


Course Overview:

• Introduction to massage – history, benefits, contraindications
• Basic anatomy – superficial and deep muscles
• Massage strokes
• Practice on each other, working in pairs.

BREAK
Demonstration and practice of massage techniques, working in pairs

• The neck
• The shoulder and forelimb

LUNCH BREAK

Demonstration and practice of massage techniques, continued

• o The trunk
• o The hindquarter

Demonstration and practice of stretch techniques

• The neck
• The forelimb
• The hindlimb

• Conclusion of day, including question and answer session and feedback

For more information or to book a place please contact Fir Tree Stud on 07999880296 or email Janice on fts@firtreestud.co.uk