The Power of Touch; Equine Sports Massage Therapy, Equine Acupressure Therapy

Exclusive Equestrian Services Business Updates 2010 Denise Bean-Raymond is proud to announce that she and Dr. Bruce Indek have united in their respective professions to provide the utmost complete, comprehensive mutual care for your horse. Dr. Indek is a Licensed and Board Certified Human and Equine Chiropractor. He serves as the chiropractic coordinator for the Boston Marathon, Team USA Triathlon, and New England Dressage Festivals. Dr. Indek is also a columnist for Centered Riding and Pet Gazette, and has been in practice since 1984. He and Denise share the same goal which is to provide your horse with the most thorough, professional, appropriate and tailored treatments to aid in maintaining your horse's mental, emotional and physical health.

They network with one another so that each horse is receiving the most beneficial care. Please visit indekchiropractic.com to learn more about Dr. Indek, and be sure to say hello to Denise and Dr. Indek at your barn or on the show grounds!!

________________________________________________________________

Equine Stretching Sessions are now offered.  If you would like to learn how to help your horse, whether it be to prevent injury, alleviate pain, enhance performance capabilities, improve balance and coordination, increase flexibility and range of motion or enhance and extend the benefits of massage and/or acupressure treatments, you will be able to do so now by scheduling a stretching session for your horse. Proper stretching techniques, safety, and hands-on demonstrations are included in each session. Please see the RATES page for additional information.

________________________________________________________________

Denise Bean-Raymond, owner of "Exclusive Equestrian Services" is pleased to formally announce that her book, titled, "The Illustrated Guide to Holistic Care for Horses" is currently available in the United States, as well as internationally. The book may be purchased from local bookstores, tack shops on-line at Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Borders.com and Target.com or directly from Denise, simply e-mail or call to place your order. You may search by the author’s name to find additional U.S. and international sites that have the publication available. Equine massage, equine acupressure, equine exercise, equine stretching and equine herbal remedies are among the topics that are included in this book. Chock full of photos, illustrations, charts and many techniques, this practical book is meant to be brought into the barn and used by those wishing to apply these therapies to their own horses.  This book has received EXCELLENT reviews from Equine Journal, Equine Wellness, The Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar, The International Association of Massage & Animal Bodywork, and Animal Talk Naturally. It SOLD OUT at Equine Affaire 2009!! Be sure to purchase your very own copy!!

________________________________________________________________

UPCOMING BOOK SIGNING/CLINICS

2010 E.C.T.A. Equine Expo & Paraphernalia Sale

Saturday April 24, 2010 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Topsfield Fairgrounds, 2491 Main Street, Topsfield, MA...
 

Meet the Author!! Denise Bean-Raymond, owner of “Exclusive Equestrian Services” will be offering a book signing at this wonderful, local event!! Do not miss this unique opportunity to purchase her book, have a copy signed and meet the author herself! This book is a must for all those interested in learning how to maintain there horse's health and well-being. Just read the reviews below and see what the experts had to say... All are welcome!!
 

2010 New England Dressage Association Spring Horse Show

Saturday & Sunday May 15 & 16th, 2010 

Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main Street/Rte. 3A, Marshfield, MA...

Meet the Author!! While you are enjoying the NEDA Spring Horse Show...please be sure to stop by the “Exclusive Equestrian Services”  booth and meet Denise Bean-Raymond. You may purchase a signed copy of her book, discuss your horse's health, schedule a treatment on the grounds or arrange for an appointment at your facility. Ride Well & Be Well!!

In The News...

The Equine Journal reviewed Denise's book in their April 2010 issue. Here is what they had to say: "The Illustrated Guide to Holistic Care for Horses" explores the physical, mental and emotional health, well being and maintenance of horses from a complimentary and alternative perspective. This comprehensive resource guide will help those intrigued by, but unfamiliar with, nontraditional methods of maintaining equine health, preventing and treating equine illness, and alleviating pain. Using the techniques featured in this book, in conjunction with veterinary care, can promote continued wellness in a healthy horse, give comfort to an elderly horse, speed healing in a horse recuperating from illness or injury, and help a horse with a chronic or acute condition.   The 2010 March/April issue of The Journal is currently featuring an article discussing Denise's passion for offering a holistic approach to helping horses.  The article is titled ,"Horse Healer," and is written by Heather Darata. Denise's therapy and book are the topics explored in this piece. Visit the “About Us” page on this site, and click “Read Articles” to view the article

Equine Wellness, the national resource magazine, has reviewed Denise's book in their May 2009 issue. Here is what they had to say: Taking a holistic approach to horse care has a lot of benefits. It looks at the whole animal, not just the symptoms, and works to get to the root of problems rather than simply masking them. With nearly 30 years of experience with horses, as well as training in sports massage and equine acupressure, author and licensed riding instructor Denise Bean-Raymond presents The Illustrated Guide to Holistic Care for Horses - An Owner's Manual.

This easy-to-use volume is packed with everything you need to know to keep your horse happy and healthy in a natural way. You'll find chapters on equine nutrition, exercise, massage therapy, stretching and acupressure as well as herbs and essential oils, and how each of these modalities and techniques can help enhance your horse's wellness and performance.

Illustrated with gorgeous photos, this book also includes tips on grooming, dental care, hoof care, mental health and much more. It's a must for any horse guardian with an interest in alternative health.

    ________________________________________________________________

The Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar also reviewed the book in their May 2009 issue. Here is what they had to say: Denise Bean-Raymond, a veteran equine sports massage and acupressure therapist and a licensed riding instructor, brings us an all-encompassing guide to integrating complementary and alternative methods of health care into our horse's lives. These 224 pages are packed with useful information about nutrition, exercise, massage and much more. And the price tag, at just shy of $25, should make any savvy shopper salivate.

Bean-Raymond expertly shows how holistic practices such as stretching, acupressure, or the use of herbs and essential oils can be used to improve a horse's physical, mental, and emotional health. The author lays out the information step-by-step, using straightforward, familiar language so as not to scare anyone off. The first few chapters actually reflect a traditional horse care book, with only a slight spin on things to incorporate holistic principles or alternative therapies.  But once Bean-Raymond gets into the chapters about complimentary and alternative medicine, readers will find themselves getting out the highlighter and the notepad. For massage, acupressure, and to a lesser degree, herbs and essential oils, the explanations and guidelines are extremely detailed and include a number of useful photos, diagrams and charts. This book is truly one of a kind! BOTTOM LINE: Educate yourself about holistic health care, for your horse's sake.

The president of the International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork, Jonathan Rudinger, reviewed the book in the July 2009 Newsletter. Here is what he had to say:  Is is an honor and a joy to be able to say a few kind words about the newly published book by IAAMB member, Denise Bean-Raymond, The Illustrated Guide to Holistic Care for Horses, An Owners Manual.

Denise offers her extensive expertise and experience about everything horse and wellness, creating a real treasure for our community. I recall in the 1970's -1990's, there were few credible sources for information about the care and treatment of horses. There were only a few books in the library about horses, old ones about the Spanish Riding School and a hard to find one by Jack Meagher.

The way I had to learn about horses was by taking riding lessons, watching and talking to other riders, vets, and stable hands. I'd ravenously devour every word that might shed some direction and understanding about horses. Like most new riders, I ate, drank and breathed Equus, and Horse and Rider. Where was this book when I was so immersed in horse-world?

The Illustrated Guide to Holistic Care for Horses, An Owners Manual is well written, thoughtfully organized, and infused with the love, passion, appreciation, and understanding that can only come from a true horse-person. It offers great introductions and provides a source to beginning equine massage, TCM, nutrition, herbs and essential oils. Holistic Care for Horses explains how these traditional modalities can be integrated with modern veterinary care and training methods. I am so impressed with the quality of publishing and printing. Holistic Care for Horses is a beautiful book and easy to use. The sensitive photography by Glenn Scott, clear illustrations by Gayle Isabelle Ford, and book design by Judy Morgan all combine to create not only a magnificent coffee table book; it is an important working manual for every stable. I absolutley recommend this book to all equine enthusiasts. - Jonathan Rudinger, President IAAMB

	The 2009 December 16th issue of the Salem News featured an article in which Denise was interviewed about her business and her book.  The article was titled ,"Holistic Horse," and was written by Bruno Matarazzo Jr. Denise shares her experiences that led her to become an equine therapist. Visit the “About Us” page on this site, and click “Read Articles” to view the article.
	The 2009 November issue of the Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar is currently featuring an article which discusses equine alternative therapies. Denise is featured in this piece. The article is tiltled , "Working Together For A Healthy Horse." It can be found in the Stable Solutions Column, and is written by Sue Perry. Denise shares her knowledge with respect to equine massage therapy, as well as equine acupressure therapy. Be sure to pick up a copy or visit the “About Us” page on this site, and click “Read Articles” to view the article.

On the Radio...

Denise Bean-Raymond, owner of “Exclusive Equestrian Services” was invited to be a repeat guest on the live internet radio show, “Animal Talk Naturally.” This show discusses various topics concerning animal health care. She made her appearance on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.  The topic was the release of her publication, “An Illustrated Guide to Holistic Care for Horses.” Denise was also featured as a guest on this radio show in November 2007. The topic was equine massage therapy. If you missed either show, simply click on the link below to listen.