{"product_id":"acupressure-for-horses-hands-on-techniques-to-solve-performance-problems-and-ease-pain-and-discomfort","title":"Acupressure for Horses: Hands-On Techniques to Solve Performance Problems and Ease Pain and Discomfort","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDr. Ina Gösmeier\u003c\/b\u003e studied veterinary medicine at the University of Giessen, after which she worked in a practice for horses and small animals. She subsequently obtained the specialist qualification in acupuncture and undertook additional studies in Chinese herbology at universities in China and Switzerland. Dr. Gösmeier has herself taken part in Grand Prix dressage and she obtained her qualification of \"Master in Horse Breeding and Management\" in 1989. She is also involved in the teaching of acupuncture to veterinary practitioners at universities and lectures regularly in the USA, Britain, and Ireland. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Since 2002, Dr. Gösmeier has been responsible for horses for German teams at championship events, including the Olympic games in London and Rio, where her job was to maintain the health, well-being and performance of the team horses with her naturopathic methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is also the author of \u003ci\u003e5 Horse Types: Your Horse's Personality According to Traditional Chinese Medicine.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"I have come to know and value Dr. Ina Gösmeier ... she possesses the very rare gift of being able to consolidate the diverse and complicated facts of medical cases into explanations that the layperson can easily follow.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eIngrid Klimke, Olympic Equestrian Gold Medalist\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the key players on Olympian Ingrid Klimke's team is the veterinarian Dr. Ina Gösmeier, who specializes in such methodologies as acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In \u003ci\u003eAcupressure for Horses\u003c\/i\u003e, Gösmeier shows horse owners how to use acupressure, the non-needling form of stimulating acupuncture points, to help relieve their animals' minor aches and pains and stimulate their well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Beginning with explanations of the concepts of TCM and a guide to determining your horse's dominant element according to TCM principles, Gösmeier provides a step-by-step guide to this noninvasive way of helping horses feel and perform better. Ample clear color photos show the meridians, acupressure points, and techniques. \u003ci\u003eUSDF Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A simplified, do-it-yourself handbook, \u003ci\u003eAcupressure for Horses\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for the hands-on equestrian who is looking to do the best for his or her horse..\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEquine Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover your horse's full potential--naturally relieve pain, boost wellness, and build a deeper bond with the healing power of acupressure.Acupressure for Horses is the essential guide for every horse owner who wants to take a hands-on, holistic approach to their horse's care. Designed for beginners and seasoned equestrians alike, this practical book teaches you how to safely apply ancient healing techniques to improve your horse's physical and emotional well-being. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDiscover how to identify your horse's unique \"body constitution type,\" a key to selecting the right treatment strategies. Learn the fundamentals of equine energy flow with easy-to-follow explanations of the 12 main meridian channels. Whether you're looking to soothe pain, calm anxiety, or support recovery, this guide provides a step-by-step roadmap to natural, drug-free care. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWith clear photos, expert guidance, and a comprehensive list of common ailments, you'll gain the confidence to support your horse's health--right from the barn. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eInside you'll learn how to: \n\u003cbr\u003e- Identify your horse's individual constitution for personalized treatment \n\u003cbr\u003e- Understand and work with the 12 vital energy meridians \n\u003cbr\u003e- Choose and apply the correct acupressure points for common issues \n\u003cbr\u003e- Relieve physical discomfort, support emotional balance, and enhance vitality \n\u003cbr\u003e- Follow step-by-step techniques with detailed photos and instructions \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're managing pain, behavioral concerns, or simply want to connect more deeply with your equine partner, Acupressure for Horses offers a powerful, practical path to natural healing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eGosmeier, Ina\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDr. Ina Gösmeier\u003c\/b\u003e studied veterinary medicine at the University of Giessen, after which she worked in a practice for horses and small animals. She subsequently obtained the specialist qualification in acupuncture and undertook additional studies in Chinese herbology at universities in China and Switzerland. Dr. Gösmeier has herself taken part in Grand Prix dressage and she obtained her qualification of \"Master in Horse Breeding and Management\" in 1989. She is also involved in the teaching of acupuncture to veterinary practitioners at universities and lectures regularly in the USA, Britain, and Ireland. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Since 2002, Dr. Gösmeier has been responsible for horses for German teams at championship events, including the Olympic games in London and Rio, where her job was to maintain the health, well-being and performance of the team horses with her naturopathic methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is also the author of \u003ci\u003eAcupressure for Horses\u003c\/i\u003e and an accompanying video of the same title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gosmeier, Ina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Trafalgar Square Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Spiral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2016-10-25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Sports \u0026amp; Recreation|Animal Sports|Equestrian|Pets|Horses|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies|Sewing|Travel|Europe|Nordic \u0026amp; Scandinavian Countries - General|Health \u0026amp; Fitness|Acupressure \u0026amp; Acupuncture (see also Medical\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781570767876\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781570767876\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trafalgar Square Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52148025786649,"sku":"SP-9781570767876","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781570767876_spiral.png?v=1774207098","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/acupressure-for-horses-hands-on-techniques-to-solve-performance-problems-and-ease-pain-and-discomfort","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}