Ina Gösmeier – författare

Discover your horse’s full potential—naturally relieve pain, boost wellness, and build a deeper bond with the healing power of acupressure.Acupressure for Horses is the essential guide for every horse owner who wants to take a hands-on, holistic approach to their horse’s care. Designed for beginners and seasoned equestrians alike, this practical book teaches you how to safely apply ancient healing techniques to improve your horse’s physical and emotional well-being.Discover how to identify your horse’s unique “body constitution type,” a key to selecting the right treatment strategies. Learn the fundamentals of equine energy flow with easy-to-follow explanations of the 12 main meridian channels. Whether you’re looking to soothe pain, calm anxiety, or support recovery, this guide provides a step-by-step roadmap to natural, drug-free care.With clear photos, expert guidance, and a comprehensive list of common ailments, you’ll gain the confidence to support your horse’s health—right from the barn.Inside you’ll learn how to:• Identify your horse’s individual constitution for personalized treatment• Understand and work with the 12 vital energy meridians• Choose and apply the correct acupressure points for common issues• Relieve physical discomfort, support emotional balance, and enhance vitality• Follow step-by-step techniques with detailed photos and instructionsWhether you're managing pain, behavioral concerns, or simply want to connect more deeply with your equine partner, Acupressure for Horses offers a powerful, practical path to natural healing.

The definitive guide to individualized equine management based on the horse's personality and body type. Dr. Ina Gosmeier leads the horse world in her area of specialization. A classically trained veterinarian, she supports her Western medical practice with knowledge gained through the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This handbook provides a basic introduction to the guiding principle of determining a horse's type before making decisions about handling, care, training, or treatment. According to TCM there are five horse types, assignments that are based not only on the horse's behavior, but on his build and body conformation, as well as diagnosis of his tongue and pulse. By determining the horse's type, you learn: How to understand and partner with each individual equine in the best ways possible. Appropriate choices related to training and handling techniques. Insight related to how a horse travels and what can keep him comfortable and healthy on the road. Why one horse learns quickly, why one always needs more rest, why another needs to be motivated with variety, and why some are fine alone while others need a friend at their side. A TCM type description helps the horse owner and rider assess the horse more accurately, promote the horse's training and well-being in a targeted manner, and troubleshoot existing and potential rideability problems. This book shares 11 case studies of horse types 'in harmony' and 'in disharmony' to demonstrate how the five horse types can be applied on day-to-day basis as well when treatment for injury or illness is necessary. Basic instructions for DIY acupressure and herbal therapy for health maintenance over the long term are also included.