Which horse owner doesn't wish for their horse to be healthy and capable? However, reality often looks different. Many horses suffer from tense muscles, which can have various causes. A special form of muscle treatment is trigger point therapy. In this therapy, specific points in the muscle are treated with pressure, massage techniques, and stretches to relax the entire muscle. Renate Ettl shows horse owners how they can help their horse relieve muscle tension and alleviate pain with minimal effort. Contents include: - The structure of the muscle - Causes of muscle dysfunction - What are trigger points? - Massage and stretching techniques - Training methods - Equipment and riding techniques - Muscle care and health checks.