Jim explains and demonstrates doing the bladder meridian technique. He starts at the poll using almost no pressure at all and looks for a response from the horse, staying there doing nothing until you get a release. If you put pressure on the area, the horse may start to brace and block it out. S...

Jim explains what the responses are that he looks for and how to read them He also demonstrates and goes over the different levels of pressure you can use The idea is to use the most pressure without the horse bracing against it He also goes over the three key junctions to check in the horse

Veterinarian Sarah Cohen walks viewers through the process of sheath cleaning with a young horse. Sara Cohen explains the proper items needed for the sheath cleaning process and how to correctly use them for the benefit of your horse. Sara also demonstrates how to work with a horse who is not eag...

FEI groom Mario Martinez shares the tools of the trade that he keeps in his grooming box He covers grooming tools from currycombs to brushes He also shares specific products he uses to detangles a horses tail massage a horse with sore muscles protect legs from scratches treat cuts and keep boots ...

Laurie describes her system for a horse’s tail, mane and hoof care. For daily tail care, this means leaving it alone except for picking out large shavings. She shows a quick method for making the tail look good, keeping the hairs intact, for a lesson. For mane care, she explains how to keep the m...

Lifelong horsewoman Laurie Pitts shares the highlights of her career as a professional groom, including working for legendary horseman Rodney Jenkins and Olympic gold medalists Joe Fargis and Conrad Homfeld. For her work, she has traveled to Sweden for the first World Cup Final, and she was set t...

Jim gives an overall explanation of his Masterson Method, what it is and how it works. He talks about his background and how he got to do what he does. He was intrigued by the changes in the horse and started experimenting with it to develop it into the program he has today.

Jim explains and demonstrates some of his methods for addressing the hind end on an older horse with some stiffness issues. He explains the six points in the hind end to search for responses. He also talks about signs of release that he looks for which is indictive of the release of tension.

Jim explains and demonstrates leg releases which will help the pelvis drop and stretch. Pay attention to what the horse is doing so you know if they are uncomfortable, and you lessen the chance of being kicked. Moving the leg towards the midline will help the stifle relax, and stifle issues can r...

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Laurie shares her method of conditioning tack including her tip for making sure not to dry out the tack She also goes over polishing the bit and how she ties up the bridle so it hangs nicely She shares why she like cleaning tack and a story about a special leather lead shank that she took to the ...

Laurie talks about her unique system for tack cleaning which starts with removing dirt with an ammoniawater mix After soaking the bit to loosen dirt on it she cleans it and then the bridle focusing on the parts that touch the horse She also shares her thoughts on oiling new tack and how to care f...

When washing a horse’s mane, Laurie explains using your fingers to work the soap to the skin on the crest. She also shares how to avoid leaving the mane slippery and difficult to braid.

Laurie describes her system for keeping white socks and tails sparkling clean. Step-by-step, she demonstrates how she washes a horse’s socks regularly to keep stains from setting. She then explains how she uses a bluing shampoo, followed by a bluing rinse, before a competition for an extra pop of...

Starting with a pre-wash, Laurie shows how to deep clean a horse’s tail. She demonstrates thoroughly cleaning the tail, getting all the way to the often-forgotten tailbone. She ends by demonstrating how to comb out a tail, protecting each hair.SAFETY NOTE: As Laurie says in the video, you always ...

Laurie walks through her tried-and-true process of bathing a horse, sharing tips and tricks. These include what to look for in a good horse shampoo, types of tools to use for soaping and scraping off water, why she uses ear plugs, the ideal water temperature and how to get water off a horse’s legs.