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“Horses do better when they can move better. The looser the horse is, the longer he will last.”

-- Jack Meagher, Founder of Sportsmassage

LATEST NEWS:

Now Available: Jo-Ann's new Book "Keeping Horses at their Best"!

"Keeping Horses at their Best" is a hands-on instructional guide to the Wilson Meagher Method of Equine Sportsmassage.

It provides easy-to-follow detailed instructions for identifying, preventing, and correcting specific performance problems caused by muscle tightness. The instructions are accompanied by photographs showing where and how to apply the techniques specific to each performance problem and identifies their causes and prevention.

This book will serve a wide range of readers from all disciplines and levels of riders, students, trainers, physical and massage therapists, and veterinarians. It is an essential resource for equine studies programs and veterinary schools. Improve performance and prevent injury by using the profound Wilson Meagher Method of Equine Sportsmassage.

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Article: Jo-Ann Wilson: "Healing Horses with Her Hands"
by the United States Equestrian Team Foundation

"For almost three decades, Jo-Ann Wilson has dedicated herself to improving the performance of America’s top eventing horses through sports massage. In a sport like equestrian, an athlete’s progress can be slow. It can require years of arduous training and dedication to achieve the flawless execution needed to be a champion. That’s one reason Jo-Ann Wilson’s role in the sport is truly unique: She can make a difference in seconds..."

Click here to Read the Complete Article on the USET web site

 

 

 

ANNOUNCING: Our New YouTube Channel with FREE INSTRUCTION!

Our YouTube page is now available! On it, you will learn how to apply the scientifically supported, easy-to-follow techniques of the Wilson Meagher Method to correct and prevent common performance problems while enhancing a horse's well-being.

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE when you get there as we will be adding new videos.

Click here to access our YouTube channel and start learning today!

SIX DAY INTENSIVE EQUINE SPORTSMASSAGE PROGRAM

Wilson Meagher Sports Therapy and the Downeast School of Massage have joined together to proudly present a new program of study in equine sports massage therapy. "Practitioner of Technical Skills in Equine Sportsmassage" is designed to train participants who work, or have worked professionally, within various components of the equine industry. Program dates May 19-24, 2024; October 20-25, 2024.

Click to read the course description, objectives, dates, costs and locations.

 

NEW ONLINE EQUINE SPORTS MASSAGE TRAINING VIDEOS for HORSE OWNERS and PROFESSIONALS!

You can learn to identify and help correct motion problems in your horse caused by muscle tightness. Learn the same techniques Jo-Ann uses on clients’ horses at all levels – from pleasure to Olympics.

Download to your phone, computer, or ipad and bring right into the barn to begin eliminating and correcting specific performance and motion problems caused by muscle tightness! Receive two free videos as resources, to accompany the motion problem videos. Click to read more and preview videos.

Click to go directly to Our Store to purchase the videos and receive your two free videos!

Jo-Ann's "A Course in Equine Sports Massage" DVD now available in streaming format for on-line viewing!

A Course in Equine Sportsmassage, Lesson One” previously only available as a physical DVD, is now available in streaming format for only $29.95! You can also still purchase the DVD in hard-copy for $39.95.

The course is a simple-to-follow, dynamic instructional process that will teach you how to use the world-renowned Wilson Meagher Method™ to alleviate and prevent muscle tightness that can interfere with the motion and well-being of your horse. This documentary-style DVD captures horses moving and being ridden before and after application of the technique, while providing valuable information on how to recognize restrictions in motion in an interesting, dynamic, and well-paced format. 

Visit our DVD page to preview or purchase the New Streaming or original DVD formats

   

 

CONSULTATION SERVICES

Apply Sportsmassage Methods via What's App or Facetime with Jo-Ann

I provide national and international consultations for any muscle problem caused by muscle tightness creating resistance to motion resulting in performance problems and/or a decrease in range of motion. I also identify strength and conditioning issues and recommend strengthening exercises.

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2020 OLYMPIC GAMES

Jo-Ann proudly supported the US Olympic Eventing Team horses who competed at the 2020 Olympic Games.

LIMA PAN AMERICAN GAMES 2019 - TRYON WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES 2018 - OLYMPIC GAMES RIO 2016

Jo-Ann proudly served as the United States Eventing Team Sports Therapist for the US Eventing Team for Horses and Riders at the Pan American Games Lima Peru 2019 - winners of the Team and Individual Gold Medals! 

Jo-Ann also served at the Tryon 2018 World Equestrian Games and at the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil, winners of the Individual Bronze Medal.

 

Jo-Ann Featured in Chronicle of the Horse, September 2020!

In this recent interview / article, Jo-Ann talks about her evolution into the field of Physiotherapy and her time with SportsMassage originator Jack Meagher. Learn about her work through  the years with the US and Canadian Olympic Teams, the US Eventing Team, and at other international events.

Jo-Ann discusses the physiotherapy issues she addresses. She talks about the challenges and approaches she is using during the current Covid pandemic to work with owners remotely and keep horses healthy while staying Covid safe. 

Also covered are topics like "books she reads"; and her philosophy of life and accomplishment.

Click to read the complete article: FREE REIN WITH: Jo-Ann Wilson

 

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

Jo-Ann Wilson presents a simple view of gait analysis used to identify restrictions in motion caused by simple muscle tightness leading to specific performance problems. She offers information on how to restore general function and performance as well as causes of muscle tightness. The presentation offers an understanding of when to use Sportsmassage and how to prevent muscle tightness causing resistance to motion.

See the full video via Vimeo: Sportsmassage for the Performance Horse.

   

   

Read Jo-Ann's Profile:

Featured in The Chronicle of the Horse, March 25, 2013, entitled: "Jo-Ann Wilson Can Change A Horse With Her Hands". Click to read the story or see our Articles section for more helpful articles.

 

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MOVE BETTER – PERFORM BETTER – LAST LONGER

You don’t have to be a professional therapist to help your horse move better. What you need are the right skills applied in the right way and a desire to learn. That’s what the Wilson Meagher Sports Therapy® Program has been designed to do – to provide you with the highest level of clinical and educational services available to help improve the way your horse moves, and restore full potential.

Practiced and taught by Jo-Ann Wilson, a world-renowned massage therapist, the Wilson Meagher Sports Therapy® program uses the same methods that
Jo-Ann uses on Olympic level horses.

The Wilson Meagher Sports Therapy Program consists of:

On Line Training Videos - available for immediate download

An Instructional Book -  A Hands on Guide to Equine Sports Massage for direct use in the barn. d

Educational DVD’s – easy to follow DVD created by Jo-Ann to help you help your horse

Clinics / Workshops / Seminars – Hands-On - Individual and Group

Hands-on Clinical Services

Professional Certification & Training Programs

Consultation Services

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Jo-Ann's New Book:

"Keeping Horses At Their Best"

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