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Isla Millar Equine Sports Massage TherapistRDA November 2008 Isla Millar Equine Sports Massage Therapist How to keep your horse supple
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Isla Millar Equine Sports Massage TherapistRDA November 2008 What is suppleness Why it is important Why do problems occur How to keep your horse supple How you can improve suppleness Ridden Exercises
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Isla Millar Equine Sports Massage TherapistRDA November 2008 What is suppleness? elasticity softness agility range of movement expressive athletic responsive bend flexibility
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Isla Millar Equine Sports Massage TherapistRDA November 2008 What is suppleness?
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Isla Millar Equine Sports Massage TherapistRDA November 2008 How movement is created
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Isla Millar Equine Sports Massage TherapistRDA November 2008 How movement is created
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Isla Millar Equine Sports Massage TherapistRDA November 2008 Degree of suppleness possible Depends on individual – - Age - Stage of training - Type = breed, size, build, conformation Anatomy
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Isla Millar Equine Sports Massage TherapistRDA November 2008 Degree of suppleness possible
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Isla Millar Equine Sports Massage TherapistRDA November 2008 Why suppleness is important Normal joint Range of Movement Correct muscle development Weight distribution Balance Large, swift movements Muscles support joints Muscles protect soft tissues
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Isla Millar Equine Sports Massage TherapistRDA November 2008 Why do problems occur Type of exercise / training Lack of fitness and conditioning Insufficient warm up and cool down Rider – technique, weight and balance Injury / lameness - compensatory problems Management and care Age
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Isla Millar Equine Sports Massage TherapistRDA November 2008 Problems caused by a lack of suppleness Incorrect weight distribution Loss of balance Reduced joint Range of Movement Asymmetrical muscle development Greater strain on joints and soft tissues e.g. tendons and ligaments
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Isla Millar Equine Sports Massage TherapistRDA November 2008 How you can improve suppleness Correct exercise / training Improve or vary riding Handling Turnout Massage & passive stretching
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Isla Millar Equine Sports Massage TherapistRDA November 2008 Exercise to improve suppleness Vary the type of exercise Work in line with fitness and conditioning Warm up and cool down Incorporate dynamic stretching / suppling exercises
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Isla Millar Equine Sports Massage TherapistRDA November 2008 Ridden Exercises
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Isla Millar Equine Sports Massage TherapistRDA November 2008 Equine Sports Massage Therapist Isla Millar ITEC Dip Equine Sports Massage; ITEC Dip Sports & Remedial Massage; ITEC Dip Anatomy, Physiology & Massage Telephone: 07717 175773 Email: isla@themillars.netisla@themillars.net How to keep your horse supple
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