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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.
Click to Read Testimonials, see
Sample Pages, Learn More & Purchase
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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
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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!
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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 20-25, 2025; October 19-24, 2025.
Click to read
the course description, objectives, dates, costs and locations.
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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.
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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
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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.
Read More
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2020 OLYMPIC GAMES
Jo-Ann proudly supported the US Olympic
Eventing Team horses who competed at the 2020 Olympic Games.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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