Horses

A grooming mitt is a great way to identify problem spots on horses. Learn where and how to use a grooming mitt in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage practitioner.

Loosen up the dirt in your horse's coat with a curry comb. Learn how to use a curry comb on horses in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage practitioner.

When grooming a horse with a curry comb, start at the big muscle groups then move to smaller ones. Learn how to use a curry comb in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage...

Rubber curries are great to use in the spring to reduce horse hair shedding. Learn how to use rubber curries on horses in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage practitioner.

Jelly scrubbers are a great grooming tool for the horse's face. Learn how to use a jelly scrubber on horses in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage practitioner.

Soft brushes are a great grooming tool for a body brush, and they can be used in sensitive areas. Learn the benefits of soft brushes in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage...

Using soft brushes increases circulation in horses and polishes their coats. Learn how to use short soft brushes in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage practitioner.

It's important to know what your horse likes and dislikes before using any grooming tools on him/her. Get basic horse grooming tips in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage...

Some horses have thin skin that can be sensitive, and it's important to groom them carefully. Learn tips for grooming sensitive horses in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage...

Using a shedding blade, remove a horse's excess coat. Learn how to use a shedding blade in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage practitioner.

You have to be careful when using a shredding blade on horses. Learn how to use this grooming tool in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage practitioner.

Hard brushes increase circulation, remove dirt and mud, and warm up horse muscles. Learn more about hard horse brushes this free pet care video from a certified equine massage practitioner.

A hard brush can be painful to horses. Learn where and when to use a hard brush in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage practitioner.

Many horses dislike equine massage in the morning. Learn when to avoid horse massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

Knowing your horse is one of the most important parts of equine massage. Learn more about the importance of understanding horses for massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

Understanding a horse's response to equine massage is important for determining whether the horse enjoys massage. Learn how to read equine massage responses with tips from a certified equine...

Calming a fearful horse for equine massage is the most important part of a horse massage. Learn more about giving fearful horses a massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

Some horses have sensitive skin which may cause problems with equine massage. Learn how to give sensitive horses massages with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this...

Equine massage for tired horses requires some special considerations. Learn more about horse massage for tired horses with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free...

An equine massage for sore horses can be very helpful in relieving soreness. Learn more about horse massage for sore horses with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this...

Almost anyone with a horse can do equine massage. Learn more about who is able to massage horses with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

Equine massage does not require extensive knowledge of horse muscle structure. Learn some of the basics of horse massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free...

Equine massage can be done as frequently as once or twice a week. Learn more about horse massage frequency with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.

While equine massage can be done by almost anyone it is important to know your physical limitations. Learn more about the limitations of horse massage with tips from a certified equine sports...

Understanding horse muscle structure for equine massage is not required but it does help. Learn basic horse muscle structure for horse massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

Before you begin an equine massage it is important to ensure the horse is comfortable. Learn more about comfort level for horse massages with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

Equine massage is not recommended for sick or injured horses. Learn more about appropriate times for horse massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse...

Start equine massage on the horse's chest with palm compression. Learn how to do equine massage on the horse's chest with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free...

Equine forelegs massage will use the heels of your hands. Learn how to do equine massage on the horse's forelegs with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse...

For equine spinal massage it's important to keep your hand over the kidney to prevent any damage. Learn how to do equine massage on the horse's spinal area with tips from a certified equine...

Working on a horse's ribs during equine massage allows you to check for sore areas. Learn how to do equine massage on the horse's ribs with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

An equine abdominal massage should be gentle, without apply a lot of pressure. Learn how to do equine massage on the horse's abdomen with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner...

Many horses have a tight hamstring area and can benefit from equine massage. Learn how to do equine massage on the horse's hamstrings with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner...

To massage a horse's hind legs fist compression is a good technique of equine massage. Learn how to do equine massage on the horse's hind legs with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

After an equine massage session it is important to allow the horse to recover from the massage. Learn more about equine massage recovery time with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

After an equine massage a horse may be more willing to stretch. Learn how to do stretches after an equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse...

A horse should be allowed to rest quietly after an equine massage in order to recover. Learn how to rest horses after equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner...

Walking a horse after an equine massage will reinforce the benefits of the massage. Learn more about walking horses after equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

Stretching the top line on a horse will help them relax for an equine massage. Learn how to stretch the horse top line for equine massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

Checking a horse top line is a great way to start an equine massage. Learn how to check a horse top line during a horse massage with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in...

Using varied pressure for equine massage on the neck will help you feel for tight spots. Learn how to do equine massage on the horse's neck with tips from a certified equine sports massage...

The belly lift horse stretch will strengthen the horse's back. Learn more about the belly lift horse stretch with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care...

When doing the belly lift horse stretch it is important to pay attention to the back feet of the horse. Learn more tips for the belly lift horse stretch from a certified equine sports massage...

The foreleg horse stretch is great for horses who spend a lot of time under saddle. Learn more about the foreleg horse stretch with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in...

Before stretching a horse's foreleg be sure to have their attention so they do not jerk away from you. Learn more tips for the foreleg horse stretch from a certified equine sports massage...

The carrot horse stretch is a very fun stretch for the whole body. Learn more about the carrot horse stretch with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care...

The goal for the carrot horse stretch is to keep the head and neck straight when stretching. Learn more tips for the carrot horse stretch from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in...

Having your horse's attention for the bear claw stretch is very important. Learn more tips for the bear claw horse stretch from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse...

Stretching your horse will help compliment other body work and exercise you are doing with the animal. Learn more about the benefits of stretching your horse with tips from a certified equine...

Safety is a priority for any horse stretching or fitness routine. Learn more about horse stretching safety with tips from a certified equine sports massage practitioner in this free horse care video.