Equine Acupressure: A Working Manual [Paperback]

Nancy A. Zidonis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1999

This user-friendly guide to acupressure is filled with easy to follow photographs, charts and illustrations. The acupressure meridian system, acupoints and treatment plans are explained in detail along with complete charts showing the location of the points.

Acupresure is a safe, noninvasive and powerful way to participate in your horse's optimal health. This book inlcudes the basics of equine acupressure, plus 15 specific treatments for common equine physical and training conditions.

Editorial Reviews

Review

If you are looking for a working manual on equine acupressure, it has been published! The third edition of "Equine Acupressure, A Working Manual" is just that. A nicely presented, easy-to-reference book for those who want to try their fingers at acurpessure for horses.

The background information on acurpessure is nicely translated for the equine-intrested. The meridian system is clearly defined and displayed.

This book is a must buy for those interested in therapy work on horses. -- Holistic Horse June 1999<br /><br />If you have ever wished for health care or medical treatment for you or your animals that is free, sage and simple to use, available night and day, and whereever you are, be assured that it exists, and it is right at your fingertips. It is called Acupressure. "Equine Acupressure, A Working Manual" provides a thorough overview of the origins of acupressure (TCM), explains its effectiveness and describes its benefits.

The meridian system is picturedand described in detail, including each meridian's function, how it relates to the internal organs and other parts of the body, and the indicators for treatment.

This book teaches the reader how to perform acupressure treatments, what to do before, during and after, and when not to perform acupressure. It stresses that attunement to the horese and allowing him to be the guide throughout the treatment is of utmost importance. This book teaches how to observe the horse and what to expect.

"Equine Acurpessure, A Working Manual" provides a wealth of valuable information. It is written in clearly understandable language and presents practical information is a well-organized format. Its prupose is to provide comfort and healing for the horse, through acupressure, by teaching the reader to actively participate in his horse's health and well-being. It does just that. -- Natural Horse Magazine March 99<br /><br />This book puts you in touch with the horse. An excellent resource!! --Potato Richardson, 1998 Tevis Cup Winner

About the Author

Over the past 20 years Nancy Zidonis has co-authored acupressure texts and developed equine, canine and feline meridian charts as well as acupressure training programs. She teaches acupressure throughout the US and Europe and is a founding board member of The International Alliance of Animal Therapy and Healing (IAATH). Amy Snow has combined her professional publications background and experience in the healing arts with her love of all animals in co-authoring this book. When growing up in New York City she longed for a time and place to devote her life to the care and welfare of gentle animals. Teaching acupressure allows her the opportunity to offer people and animals a meaningful way to care for each other.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Equine Acupressure, Inc.; 4th edition (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096459823X
• ISBN-13: 978-0964598232
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #132,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > Medical Books > Veterinary Medicine > Equine Medicine

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent manual on acupressure for your horse!, October 13, 2000

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Laura Haggarty (Northern KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Equine Acupressure: A Working Manual (Paperback)

This is a great book. I bought it about three days before I witnessed a registered acupuncturist performing acupressure on a number of horses at the barn where I board. He did exactly the same things this book demonstrates. I am a Reiki Master/Teacher, and this book fits right in with what I know about energy work and the use of Chi to heal.

The book is divided into seven chapters. The first covers Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), using the Five-Element theory, on which this approach is based. It explains things thoroughly, and allows you a basic understanding of what you can do with acupressure with your horse. There are many charts which illustrate the basic meridian systems in the horse in much detail, showing all the various points and discussing their functions and applications.

The authors walk you through a treatment, from start to finish, including pre-treatment and post-treatment guides, as well as a complete section on equine stretches. There is also a treatment log book to keep for your horse, and a whole large section on specific treatments for specific conditions. The authors also teach this system in seminars across the US, and can be scheduled to come give a clinic in your area if you get enough horse owners together to afford it.

All in all this is a fabulous book, one which I am finding fascinating to read and to put into practical application with my horse. It requires concentration to read, due to the fact that it contains much information, but it's laid out in an open and straightforward manner so that it's easy to understand. If you love your horse (who doesn't?) and want to help take responsibility for his/her health, don't hesitate to buy this book!

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars factual but floaty, November 5, 2002

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This review is from: Equine Acupressure: A Working Manual (Paperback)

As an student of acupuncture and a university instructor teaching animal anatomy, I found this book to be very informative in the background and philosphy of the chinese system of healing regarding the five elements and chinese theory, however the drawings and acpressure point illustrations are vague. The points hover and "float" on a rough skeletal drawing and the anatomy is totally absent. Some points are floating away from the skeletal landmarks and have no muscular or nerve references because they are set against a blank background. There is also a flat side view which doesn't help when understanding the deeper levels of some of the meridians and the skeletal references are weak. Therefore, especially for the layperson, the book is insufficient. Even the simplist of acupuncture and acupressure books for humans have a simple but thorough anatomy reference. This book lacks in this area, but is very good in breaking down the chinese theraputic approach in a way western practitioners can understand.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars One of the only books available on Horse Acupressure..., July 13, 2002

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"rolero" (Belgium, Europe) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Equine Acupressure: A Working Manual (Paperback)

This book is one of the only works I could find about Acupressure with Horses. The book covers the twelve meridians, accupressure points related to each meridian, combinations of acupressure points related to different diseases or applications, etc.

Because it is the only work I found, I am very happy to have it, however, it is largely insufficient as stand-alone work. I advise to start a course on shiatsu, acupressure, acupuncture, or something similar instead of working from books alone.

The drawings in this book are relatively poor and locating the acupressure points will not be easy without help. I have the impression this is ment to be a reference for students that participated the courses they organise.

Hope this review helps.