Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institiute

Pre-Performance Treatment

It's show time! You are about to see if all your hard work pays off. One way to help your horse perform at his best is to continue his acupressure treatments and even give him special Pre-Performance and Post Performance sessions. By simply using a handful of powerful acupressure points, you can improve your odds of success in the ring. In fact, you can double your chance of winning if you use the very same acupressure points on yourself.


POINT	TRADITIONAL NAME	FUNCTION
GB 21	Shoulder Well	Relieves shoulder and neck pain. Softens hard, tense muscles.
GB 34	Yang Hill Mound	Influential Point for tendons. Strengthens the lower back and relaxes the muscles of the hindquarter.
Bai Hui	100 Meetings	Strengthens the hindquarter.
TH 5	Outer Gate	Regulates and relaxes the entire body. Builds the immune system.
Pe 6	Inner Gate	Powerful anxiety reducer, balances the internal organs.
Ht 6	Yin Accumulation	Calming point.

The purpose of giving your horse a Pre-Performance treatment 30-minutes to an hour prior to a show, is to help him relax and focus in a highly distracting environment. Some of the points selected for the treatment also can strengthen his muscles and tendons. For instance, GB 34, Yang Hill Mound, is the Influential Point for tendons. Thus, GB 34 can be used to strengthen the lower back and relax the muscles of the hindquarter. Another example is Pe 6, Inner Gate, a powerful point known to reduce anxiety while also balancing internal organs' energy.