About the Author

Jim Masterson--equine massage therapist for the 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2012 USET Endurance Teams, and for equine clientele competing in FEI World, Pan American, Nations Cup and World Equestrian Games competitions--developed a system in which the horse participates in the bodywork process by showing where tension has accumulated, precisely how much pressure is needed to release it, and when it has been released. The result is an effective method of bodywork that anyone can learn to use to improve performance, while at the same time opening new levels of communication and trust with the horse. Jim is the author of the bestselling book Beyond Horse Massage and the DVDs Beyond Horse Massage and Dressage Movements Revealed. He teaches Masterson Method(R) seminars and advanced courses to horse owners, trainers, and therapists worldwide mastersonmethod.com).

Coralie Hughes is a Masterson Method Certified Practitioner and Advanced Instructor. She holds the USDF Bronze medal in dressage and is a graduate with distinction of the USDF L judging program.

Reviews

"The dressage community increasingly recognizes the value of bodywork in helping to keep equine athletes sound and performing well. ... My horse gets regular visits from the massage therapist and equine chiropractor, but Masterson's gentle approach looks like a worthy addition to his bodywork regimen."--USDF Connection "A bold new book from leading equestrian publisher Trafalgar Square Books that fills the gap that often exists between trainers, riders, and equine bodywork therapists when it comes to understanding how the dressage horse uses his body in performance."--StableManagement.com