Spring 2020
Vol. 17

Photo of Jo-Ann WilsonWelcome!

This newsletter is all about how to help you help your horse, move better, last longer and prevent injury.

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Enjoy!

IN THIS ISSUE:

 

Is your world suddenly upside down?

You are not the only one whose world may have been turned upside down during the corona virus spread. Horse's work loads, exercise, connection to people, riders, trainers, and owners, have all been impacted.

A beneficial solution: Improve your horse’s general health, athletic performance and strength and conditioning.

How: Learn from Jo-Ann Wilson using her live
on-line training videos. Receive maximum benefits for your horse and you too!

Since you may have more time on your hands, you might want to learn how to eliminate specific performance problems, improve on strength and conditioning and restore freedom of motion. If your riding is limited, what better way to engage with your horse on a different level. The benefits don’t stop with the horse. You benefit by increasing and shoring up your connection to your horse who may also feel isolated.

Bring to the barn the problem specific videos and learn exactly where the muscular problem is located causing restrictions and resistance to specific movements. There are two free videos given once one video or more video’s are accessed.

Review all available videos

Leans In One Rein; Difficulty Turning Head Neck

Building Stifle Strength and General Conditioning

Resists Picking Up Correct Lead at Canter

Sore Back, Hollows Back, Loss of Forward Motion

 

Research: Science supporting Wilson Meagher method:

During 1999 and 2000, I was the Principal Investigator of a research grant funded by The American Massage Therapy Foundation. The grant funded the research in order to provide scientific evidence supporting the three techniques comprising The Wilson Meagher Method of Equine Sportsmassage.

Below is the link to my research, which was published in the American Massage Therapy Journal in Summer 2002. The title of the Research is “The Effects of Sports Massage on Athletic Performance and General Function.”, by Jo-Ann Wilson

Read the Research behind WM Method (PDF)

 

Jo-Ann's Presentation December 14, 2019 for the United States Eventing Association Annual Convention:

Check out Jo-Ann's presentation using this link to the video at Vimeo: Sportsmassage for the Performance Horse.

 

 

Case Study:

Hanging a leg jumping; Short in front leg
at extended trot.

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Six Day Intensive Practitioner Program in the Technical Skills of the Wilson Meagher Method Of Equine Sportsmassage!

This program trains individuals with experience in the equine industry in the logic, technique, and application of the Wilson Meagher method.

Read more about this very successful program 

 

CONSULTATIONS: New change to same service

 

As many know, for nearly 30 years, I have been happily providing free equine consultations for any issue that may have presented as a muscular problem compro-mising performance, a gait or range of motion problem and even strength and conditioning issues and strengthening exercise recommendations. I love what I do and I couldn’t be happier offering some help to solve a problem in a horse.

I am continuing equine consultations with a change.

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ON-LINE
TRAINING VIDEOS

NEW: Stifle Strengthening and Conditioning

NEW: Problems Drifting in One Direction

Click to preview all of our on-line training videos!

CHECK OUT THE INSTRUCTIONAL DVD

Photo of DVD - a Course in Equine Massage

RIDER'S TIP


5 Things Horse Owners Should Know About the Coronavirus

Coronavirus has been a hot topic in the news lately. But what does that mean for you as a horse owner? Learn about equine coronavirus on the Disease Du Jour podcast..

Read the article at Horse and Rider.com

TRAINER'S TIP


Kristen Bumpus, Head Trainer at Arrowhead Farm, Concord Mass. Kristen is an “A” Circuit trainer and competitor for Show Hunters and Jumpers. More info the Arrowhead Farms site.

Question: When training your show hunters and jumpers on a daily basis, how do you know when to end the session for the day? What are some of the general guidelines you follow and recommend?

Read Kristen's answer

 

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