[Ag-eq] Introduction from new member

[nfoster at extremezone.com]

Hi Randy:

I've had my horses and mules worked on by different people over the years and
they did start out with a visual exam.  I'm not saying it couldn't be done by
touch or sound; I'm just telling you what they did.

They usually first watched the animal at liberty, just moving on it's own.  They
then would have me lunge the animal at diferent speeds.  I know they were
looking at the head carriage, movement, length of stride and probably other
things to.  You could certainly feel of the horse while it's standing to see
how the weight is distributed.  You can get a good idea of movement and stride
by listening.  I'm sure there are ways to do it; I just don't know the methods.

You would really have to pay attention to the animals body, ear pinning and
such.  Horses in pain can be dangerous.  I got hurt by one of my own when she
was in pain.  I know the body worker also had problems with this same animal. 
I love horses, but am not comfortable with ones I don't know well.

I do work on my own horse and mule.  The woman who works on them showed me some
things to do between treatments.  They both like getting massage and
stretching.  The mule is better with me than with the professional; it's just
because he knows me better.  My horse is a massage jumky and doesn't care who's
giving the treatment!

If I were you I would talk to different practitioners and see what they have to
say.  I'm sure it can be done.  Good luck.

Nella








Quoting Randy George <george.randy at gmail.com>:

> Apparently with equine massage, much is determined by The ground manners of
> the horse and the way in which it stands and also holds its body and head.
> Apparently much of this has to be determined through visual means. I do not
> agree with this at all. It is just finding someone to work with me who will
> be willing to train me. It is great to meet you, and I look forward to
> meeting everyone else. :-)
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Feb 5, 2014, at 3:30 PM, "Zach Mason" <zmason.northwindsfarm at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > I never would have thought of massage therapy as a visually demanding
> > occupation. Not sure how to get around disproving it if that was something
> > you were sincerely passionate about disproving. I'm a dairyman by birth, a
> > scientist by education, and livestock hobbyist by extracurricular
> > activities/employment. My favorite foods are meat and milk.
> >
> > I can send you a more detailed bio off list-most everyone else knows me
> well
> > enough.
> >
> > Zac
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Ag-eq [mailto:ag-eq-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Randy george
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 3:07 PM
> > To: ag-eq at nfbnet.org
> > Subject: [Ag-eq] Introduction from new member
> >
> > Greetings to All,
> >
> > My name is Randy George, and I am an equestrian enthusiast who lives and
> > works in Pennsylvania.  I am a former horse owner in San Diego California,
> a
> > theraputic riding and equestrian therapy volunteer, and I am very
> interested
> > in expanding my network nation-wide.  I am most interested in finding a
> > career which combines my love and skills with horses with professional
> > employment.  I have attempted to look in to TRP programs at the university
> > level but have come up against some pretty staunch resistance due to my
> > visual impairment.  As a certified massage therapist I have also considered
> > equine massage, but again have been told that much of it is based on sight.
> >
> > I would be most interested in meeting everyone virtually or in person,
> > please feel free to write me here or at george.randy at gmail.com
> >
> > Thank you so much for your time and I hope to hear from everyone soon.
> >
> > Warmest Regards,
> > Randy George
> >
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