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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-26-2007 |
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EQS175
2008 Spring – 2011 Summer
II |
L+L
3.0 Credit(s) 4.0 Period(s) 3.7 Load Occ |
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Principles
of Equine Massage |
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Designed
to acquaint students with the major muscle groups of the horse and the
relationship that exists between the muscular system and equine locomotion.
Instruction and practice in basic equine massage techniques designed to aid
muscle relaxation. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course
Note: EQS175
is not designed to train or certify individuals to massage horses on a
professional basis. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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EQS175 2008
Spring – 2011 Summer II |
Principles of Equine Massage |
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Identify superficial muscle groups in the horse and
understand their functional relationship with one another. (I) |
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Describe the differences and similarities between the
human and equine muscular systems. (II) |
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Identify and locate stress points in the horse that relate
to specific equine disorders. (III) |
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Describe the bio-mechanics of equine movement. (IV) |
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Distinguish between normal and abnormal equine movement.
(IV) |
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Explain muscle contraction and identify and describe
methods used to release muscle tension. (V) |
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Explain the relationship between muscle spasms and
subsequent abnormal movement. (III-V) |
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Identify and demonstrate massage techniques for each
muscle group. (V) |
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9.
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Identify and apply basic types of equine massage
techniques. (V) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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EQS175 2008
Spring – 2011 Summer II |
Principles of Equine Massage |
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I. The Muscular
System of the Horse A. Front muscle placement
and use B. Hind muscle placement
and use C. Inter-relationship of
muscle activity II. Comparison
of Muscular Systems A. Human muscular system B. Equine muscular system III. Stress
Points in the Horse A. Location B. Disorders IV. The
Bio-Mechanics of Equine Locomotion A. Forehand B. Hindquarters C. The language of equine
locomotion V. Hand-Applied
Massage Techniques A. Equine massage
techniques for individual muscle groups B. Muscle "range of
motion" and relationship to performance events C. Application of massage
techniques to various muscle groups |
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