A Course in Equine Sports Massage, Jo-Ann Wilson

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A Course in Sportsmassage: Lesson One brings viewers the first video from renowned practitioner and teacher Jo-Ann Wilson, associate and partner of the late Jack Meagher, pioneer of sportsmassage.

Using classroom instruction, animation and horse case studies, this DVD introduces the viewers to:

• 8 Major Muscle Groups & Their Functions
• Effects of Tight Muscles on Performance
• Evaluating Motion Problems
• Compression Technique for Alleviating Tightness

Jo-Ann Wilson’s clients range from international competitors to pleasure horses of all breeds and disciplines. She was the sportstherapist for horses and riders on the US Equestrian Team’s Eventing Squad, winners of the Individual Gold and Team Bronze Medals at the 2000 Olympic Games in Australia, has served athletes at the 2003 Pan Am Games and has helped prepare horses for the World Cup, World Games and multiple Olympics.

Endorsement for Jo- Ann Wilson’s DVD A Course in Equine Sportsmassage

It is my pleasure to recommend Jo- Ann Wilson’s DVD A Course in Equine Sportsmassage. The clarity of material and instruction is excellent and accessible to both the equine student and horse owner. We have instituted this DVD as part of our curriculum at Johnson & Wales University’s Equine Studies Program in our Equine Physiology and Sports Therapy course. The students have been able to apply some of the basic massage techniques outlined by Jo-Ann in their laboratory sessions.
Cindy Sharp Carr DVM, Assoc. Professor, Johnson & Wales University
Beth Beukema, Dept. Chairperson, Equine Studies Program, Johnson & Wales University

Your Dvd is a very good educational documentary. The photography, the horses, and the people are all great. Everything about it is great! It is interesting, it moves, and is of the highest quality. My neighbor, who is not a horse person, watched it and was fascinated. It was fun to see myself in it and what I had to say. I think it is absolutely terrific. Hat’s off to you Jo-Ann.
Priscilla Endicott
Owner - The Ark, Author: “Taking Up the Reins”, Founder of New England Dressage Association, FEI Rider and former Competitor

With this DVD, Jo-Ann Wilson shares her gift as a teacher and as the recipient of Jack Meagher’s wisdom, by creating a clear, concise, visual reference. Anyone who loves horses, from beginner to long time professional can understand and easily use it’s lessons. I love it and will continue to watch it often.
Martha M. Grace,
Licensed Massage therapist, Equine Sports Massage therapist, AMTA, NCBTMB Delaware

Good One! I watched the DVD last night. If it wasn’t late I would have massaged Torro last night. I am so excited!!! I massaged him this am, and he loved it. His right front has been a problem for several years. He trotted off nicely and later cantered across the 5 acre pasture and up the hill. The canter sounded more relaxed even at speed. Can’t wait to work on Braien. Thank you so much!! I really got a lot out of it, I also learned about the hand softness… this just gave me the confidence to go out and be responsible to my horses.
Laurie Smigelski
Trail rider and former FEI Combined Driver
Excalibur Farm

A Course in Equine Sportsmassage with Jo-Ann Wilson provides a straightforward and easy t use approach to gait assessment and equine sports massage. Jo-Ann’s succinct explanation and demonstration of the dynamics of motion guide students through the process of identifying where the flow of motion is restricted. She then identifies the major performance muscle groups, explains their function and demonstrates how to release tightness and restriction with compression thecniques. The compression techniques have made a real difference in my horse. His overall performance has improved, his appearance is rounder and softer and he begins his work more relaxed, forward and supple. I highly recommend this DVD to anyone looking to develop a strong, athletic equine partner.
Anna Welch
Event Rider, Trainer, ICP Instructor, Maine.

Dick and I were absolutely riveted. We watched the DVD from beginning to end and Dick, who has been an award winning teacher at MIT for over 60 years, says you are a superb teacher. You talk slowly and distinctly with great enthusiasm. Even though we are not involved with horses, we learned a great deal of interesting information about massage and muscles. It was beautifully assembled and it is a wonderful piece of work. Thank you so much.
D and M Battin
Mass.

I just got done watching your DVD and was so pleased. I learned so much I can’t wait to go to the barn in the morning. The DVD was set up quite well. It is so easy to find your way around which will come in handy as I refer back to it at different times for different reasons. I just can’t tell you how pleased I am with the DVD. It is so clear and concise and you show us exactly where to do the massage and the effects the muscle has on motion.
I will watch it many, many times and improve on my techniques. Thank you, too, for going to the trouble to try and help the average person (like me) help our trusted mounts. I want my horse to be at his best and anything I can do to help him I will do. I believe wholeheartedly in the Meagher method and now have your DVD to further my knowledge. I am most pleased.
When I scrolled down to the very end I saw Scruffy the dog who is very cute. Believe it or not, I even learned more about technique just watching Jo-Ann work on Scruffy!! You can really see the difference in his hind end positioning and gait after she gets done working on him. And of course, his thanking you for helping him. What a treat.
Jennifer Palmer, California

Using Jo-Ann’s massage tape for my horses has opened up a level of communication with them that I never dreamed possible. Immediately upon doing some of the massage techniques, my horses’s attention shifted and stayed focused on me in a way I have never experienced before. Their attentiveness to me, in turn, caused a profound shift in my awareness of them. This kind of touch was something they both understood and clearly appreciated. It was also amazing how quickly their muscles responded and relaxed. In addition to the obvious health benefits for them, a more trusting and productive relationship has developed between us.
I would encourage anyone who is interested in developing a deeper and more rewarding level of communication with their horse to use the technique outlined in Jo-Ann’s tape. You and your horse will be better for it.
Janis Redlich, Horseowner and competitor, Paso Fino’s

I purchased your DVD and after watching it from start to finish, I felt compelled to email you. I enjoyed it, I learned from it and it captivated my attention for 70 minutes-which is a feat in itself!
I am a video producer by trade and was impressed with the sound quality… didn’t notice any microphones… the cut aways worked in general, and I thought the production was really well done.
I am a breeder of quality sporthorses. I have been interested in massage for a long time. Your DVD has re-enforced some of my thoughts and has definitely given me more confidence. The muscle groups as defined was wonderful and your layman analogies throughout the DVD were appreciated and very well understood—bringing better understanding as to what is going on beneath the surface.
The chapter on student training section was very valuable because the mistake was made of rotating up vs. going straight in with the pressure. I am sure it is a common mistake but one that would not be obvious until seen…
Thank you very much for making this DVD available.
Pia Centenari-Leonard, Pearl Cove Farm, Ma.