Equine Massage Home Study Programs & Certification

Equine Massage is one of the most well-respected forms of horse therapy. Racehorse trainers, recreational horse owners and animal therapists use massage techniques to treat a variety of conditions and improve a horse’s overall health. Equine massage improves mobility, range of motion and improves performance. Several massage schools offer study-at-home programs, allowing students to become certified equine massage therapists in their spare time.
  1. Equissage

    • Equissage, an animal massage therapy school, developed an at-home study course in addition to their on-site courses. The program features six lessons designed to allow students to work at an individualized, comfortable pace, according to the school’s website. Lesson exams are given at the end of each of the six lessons. These home-study exams are designed to help a student track his progress and understanding. They are self-graded and do not need to be returned to Equissage. After completing the final program lesson, students must contact Equissage for their final exam. Equissage will then forward a final exam to the student for completion. Unlike previous exams, the final exam must be returned to the school and graded by Equissage instructors. In addition to completing the written exam, students are required to complete a full massage on a horse. This full-body massage must be recorded on video and returned to Equissage for grading. Though the program is designed to be self-taught, students have access to Equissage instructors throughout their coursework. Those with questions, problems or concerns may contact Equissage through a toll-free number. The school guarantees all inquiries will be answered within 24 hours. Equissage is approved for 50 hours of continuing education by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

      Equissage

      P.O. Box 447

      Round Hill, VA 20142

      equissage.com

      800-843-0224

    Equine Design Therapy

    • According to the Equine Design Therapy website, the school offers a series of courses in horse massage and therapy. This school, located in North Devon, England, provides home-study courses for students living in England. Some of the at-home study courses offered include the Comprehensive Foundation Course in Equine Massage Therapy, Diploma Course in Equine Massage Therapy, Fittening The Horse and Equine Massage Therapy Certificate Course. Students enrolled in the Equine Design Therapy program are invited to participate in hands-on training programs offered at the Equine Design training center. The Comprehensive Foundations course provides students with an introduction to the principles and practices of equine massage. The course is divided into three modules, which becomes progressively more comprehensive as students move through the course. Students are required to pass a final exam and engage in a final exam and hands-on case studies. All course materials are provided on a CD-ROM for enrolled students.

      Equine Design Therapy

      North Devon, England

      0-1271-858482

      equinedesign.info

    Rocky Mountain School of Animal Accupressure and Massage

    • The Rocky Mountain School of Animal Accupressure and Massage offers a home-study program designed to help educate students in canine and equine massage therapy. The 120 hour course has been designed to allow students to learn about the principles of Chinese Accupressure in addition to animal massage. While some course materials are provided with tuition, students will be required to purchase or borrow additional reading materials. Materials are provided in a PDF format and may be downloaded after enrolling in the course. To graduate from the program, students are required to complete coursework, pass a final exam, submit video of student engaging in massage and acupressure techniques and case study work.

      Rocky Mountain School of Animal Accupressure and Massage

      P.O. Box 1491

      Carbondale, CO 81623

      rmsaam.com

      303-669-4227