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Written by Mike Scott

This popular soft-cover, bound-printed book covers the basics of equine anatomy, massage techniques, saddle fit, introduction to adjunctive therapies, stretching techniques, and an in-depth pictorial approach to equine massage applications.

This book has been used as a text by several equine therapists, programs and colleges. It and its accompanying video are also used in the certification program.

Mike Scott, the author of this manual, is a nationally certified sports massage therapist who has worked with Olympic caliber athletes, as well as amateur athletes, who take their sports seriously (both human and equine). He emphasizes safety for you and your horse throughout the book while stressing the importance of working in conjunction with veterinary medicine.

Mike is also the director of The Equine Massage/Muscle Therapy Programs which offer an in-depth education in equine massage to already certified equine massage therapists that want advanced training, to students that successfully apply to his certification program and for clinics and seminars that are also offered in shorter durations each year throughout the country and abroad. He also holds 1-day intro classes for the owner or aspiring therapist.

This is your chance to own the book that has managed to be technical enough for the aspiring therapist, while not being over-the-head of the owner. Basic Principles is a 210 page book, is an 8 1/2” x 11″ format for easy reading and clear photos. The attractive laminated cover will stand up to frequent stable usage. This book is a popular choice for many in the equine massage therapy field, as well as, required reading in many programs.

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