This book has been given a thumbs up by veterinarians and specialists devoted to the sport horse such as Dr. Kerry Ridgway, Dr. Claudia Sonders, Manolo Mendez, and numerous successful equine body workers and riders of various disciplines who understand what it takes to keep an athlete comfortable.
Textbooks
Anatomy of Equine Bodywork: The Equinology® Approach (2nd Edition) by Debranne Pattillo, MEEBW, MSc (h.c.), ASTR
Cost:
$199.00
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**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 2nd EDITION OF THIS TEXTBOOK WILL BE AVAILABLE IN FEBRUARY 2025**
$199 + tax, FREE SHIPPING (within the US via USPS Media Mail, allow 2-8 business days for delivery) *Please note that we only ship within the US!*
This is the required textbook for these courses: EQ100 Equinology Equine Body Worker Certification EQ103 Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques (If you have registered for one of the above EquiLearn courses, the textbook is available at a reduced rate of $174 on the first day of class.)
Many books address anatomy, and many books discuss bodywork, but few combine both of these essentials at this level of expertise.
What’s New in the Latest Edition?
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Expanded Muscle Coverage
Includes 66 new individual muscles of the head (eyelids, ears, nostrils, mastication), as well as the lingual, hyoid, and laryngeal muscles. Contributions by Dr. Asher Ashfaq; reviewed by Dr. Susan J. Holcombe, VMD, PhD, Diplomate ACVS, ACVECC.
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Detailed Muscle Information
Each muscle entry includes origin, insertion, function, innervation, dysfunction, bodywork suggestions, diagnostics, and rehabilitation considerations. Diagnostic and treatment contributions by Dr. Carrie Schlachter, VMD, DACVSMR and Dr. Nicole Rombach, APM, MEEBW, CCBW, MSc., PhD.
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Interactive Learning
137 QR codes link to videos demonstrating surface anatomy, specific movements, and targeted soft-tissue work for addressing particular areas.
Anatomical illustrations and painted horses support this comprehensive book on equine bodywork. Detailed explanations of bodywork techniques cater to all levels of experience. All aspects of care including an introduction to saddle fit, dentistry and the principles of rehabilitation are supported by leading veterinarians and specialists. Additional chapters including conformation, static and dynamic assessment, anatomy and physiology, movement and gaits make this 700+ page book a must have for any horse owner as well as those in the equine health care industry.
- Anatomy & Physiology by Dr. Kalyani Premkumar, MBBS, MD, MSc (Med Ed), PhD.
- Individual Sports & Riding Disciplines Issues by Debranne Pattillo, MEEBW
- The Muscular System by Debranne Pattillo, MEEBW
- The Skeletal System by Debranne Pattillo, MEEBW
- Equine Movement & Understanding Gaits by Dr. Peter Flood, DVM with Debranne Pattillo
- Surface Anatomy and Landmarks by Debranne Pattillo, MEEBW
- Neurological Diseases by Dr. Nicole Rombach, APM, MEEBW, CCBW, MSc., PhD
- And MUCH MORE!