Hot Stone Massage for Horses

EvoEquine Hot Stone Massage for Horses

Learn the safe and effective use of hot stones for horses to support relaxation, circulation, flexibility, and muscle release. this practical course covers safety, stone handling, techniques, contraindications, and hands-on application.

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Course curriculum

1. Hot Stone Massage for Horses
2. Introduction
3. Course Positioning
4. Learning Outcome
5. Disclaimer
6. Disclaimer Cont'd
7. Course Structure
1. Module 1
2. Why Use Heat?
3. Thermal vs Mechanical Input
4. Mechanical Input
5. Key Concepts
6. Clinical Benefits
7. Module 1 Quiz
1. Physiological Effects
2. Vascular Effects
3. Vasodilation
4. Muscle Response
5. Muscle Response
6. Fascial Response
7. Fascial Response
8. Nervous System Effect
9. Autonomic Nervous System
10. Clinical Insight
11. Module 2 Quiz
1. Module 3 - Equipment & Setup
2. Stone Selection
3. Stone Sizes & Practical Uses
4. Heating Systems & Control
5. Temperature Management
6. Thermal Transfer in Process
7. Safe Handling of Heated Stones
8. Safe Handling of Heated Stones
9. Setup & Workflow Effeciency
10. Hygiene & Professional Standards
11. Module 3 Quiz
1. Module 4 - Safety & Contraindications
2. Understanding Risk with Heat
3. Absolute Contraindications
4. Relative Contraindications
5. Thermal Injury
6. Risk Management Strategy
7. Non-negotiable Rule
8. Module 4 Quiz
1. Module 5 - Technique Fundamentals
2. The Role of the Stone
3. Contact & Introduction
4. Pressure Application
5. Movement as a Safety Tool
6. Stroke Types
7. Rhythm & Flow
8. Module 5 Quiz
1. Module 6 - Application Areas
2. Principles of Area Selection
3. Neck
4. The Neck
5. Shoulder & Thoracic Sling
6. The Shoulder
7. Back
8. The Back & Ribs
9. Hindquarters
10. The Hindquarters
11. Areas to Avoid
12. Module 6 Quiz
1. Module 7 - Reading the Horse
2. The Horse as Feedback
3. Positive Responses
4. Negative Responses
5. Interpreting Responses
6. Adaptation Strategy
7. Module 7 Quiz
1. Module 8 - Integration into Practice
2. Role of hot Stones Within a Treatment Session
3. Using Heat as a Preparatory Tool
4. Using Heat During Treatment
5. Using Heat for Downregulation
6. Standalone Hot Stone Session
7. Integration With other Modalities
8. Frequency and Dosing of Heat
9. Clinical Decision Making
10. Module 8 Quiz
1. Module 9 - Practical Application
2. Practical Expectations
3. Structuring a Session
4. Common Errors in Practice
5. Key Principles to Retain
6. Final Professional Message
7. Module 9 Quiz
1. Module 10 - EvoEquine Hot Stone routine
2. Structured Therapeutic flow
3. Phase 1 - Initial Contact & Introduction
4. Cont'd
5. Phase 2 - Neck
6. Phase 2 Cont'd
7. Phase 3 - Shoulder and Thoracic Sling
8. Phase 4 - Back
9. Phase 4 Cont'd
10. Phase 5 - Hindquarters
11. Phase 5 Cont'd
12. Phase 6 - Integration and Downregulation
13. Timing Summary
14. End of Theory Assessment

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EvoEquine Hot Stone Massage for Horses

Course curriculum

EvoEquine's Hot Stone Massage for Horses

Module 1 - Why Heat?

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Module 5

Module 6

Module 7

Module 8

Module 9

Module 10

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