Equine Massage Certification Program

Online Coursework + 4 or 5 Days of Live, Hands-On Instruction.

*5 Day Format is our standard format. Typically held Monday-Friday.

* 4 Day Format consists of 2 separate weekends. Study in between makes up for the 5th day of class.

Become a confident, knowledgeable, and certified Equine Massage Therapist through a proven program trusted by riders, trainers, and equine professionals across the country. Whether you dream of starting a new career, want to elevate your current equine practice, or simply want to help your own horses feel and perform their best—this certification gives you everything you need.

Standard 5 Day Format:

Dates TBD

Weekend Format (2026):

May 2-3 & May 30-31

Other Dates TBD

Why This Certification Stands Out

This is not just an online course. It’s a complete, career-building education designed to ensure you walk away capable, skilled, and ready to work on real horses with confidence.

You’ll begin with self-paced online study, learning the anatomy, biomechanics, massage techniques, and foundational assessment skills that every equine bodyworker MUST understand before ever laying hands on a horse.

Then, you’ll join us for 5 incredible days of in-person, hands-on instruction where you’ll practice every technique under expert supervision, work on a variety of horses, and refine your palpation, pressure, and flow.

By the end of this program, you’ll understand not just what to do—but why each technique works.

What You’ll Learn

📌 Anatomy & Biomechanics (Online + In-Person)

Build a strong foundation that sets you apart from the average massage practitioner. You’ll learn major muscle groups, origins/insertions, joint movement, and functional patterns so your work is effective and targeted.

📌 Massage Safety & Professional Ethics

Learn how to assess a horse appropriately, keep yourself and the horse safe, and understand when massage is helpful—and when it isn’t.

📌 Full-Body Massage Techniques

From poll to tail, you’ll learn professional-level techniques to address tension, soreness, stiffness, and performance limitations.

📌 Evaluation Skills

Learn how to evaluate posture, muscle asymmetry, soreness, and movement before you begin a session.

📌 Hands-On Practice With Real Horses

During your 5-day live training, you’ll practice every technique under expert guidance to ensure proper pressure, flow, and effectiveness.

📌 Business & Client Communication

Get guidance on starting or expanding a successful equine massage business—pricing, working with vets and farriers, recordkeeping, and building a strong client base.

Program Format

1. Online Coursework (Start Anytime!)

✔ Self-paced video lessons
✔ Anatomy modules
✔ Massage stroke tutorials
✔ Safety & evaluation training
✔ Downloadable study materials
✔ Quizzes, assignments, and instructor support

You’ll arrive at your live class fully prepared and confident.

2. Five Days of Live Instruction

✔ Hands-on practice with multiple horses
✔ Daily demonstrations
✔ Personalized correction and feedback
✔ Real-world scenarios
✔ Final evaluation for certification

Our small class sizes ensure you get individual attention and truly master the techniques.

Who This Certification Is For

✔ Horse owners who want to help their own horses feel and move their best
✔ Aspiring equine bodyworkers wanting a trusted, reputable certification
✔ Trainers, riders, and equine professionals who want to expand their skills
✔ Anyone seeking a fulfilling, flexible, horse-centered career

If you love horses, you can learn this. You don’t need prior experience—just a willingness to learn and a passion for helping horses.

Your Future Career Starts Here

This certification opens the door to:
• Professional equine massage practice
• Working alongside veterinarians, trainers, and farriers
• Adding bodywork to your current equine services
• Creating a flexible, rewarding career around your passion

You’ll graduate with the knowledge, confidence, and certification to start working right away.

Start your online coursework immediately and reserve your spot in one of our upcoming 5-day hands-on training sessions.

Your journey to becoming a certified Equine Massage Therapist starts now—one decision that can change your future and change horses’ lives.

Please email us at [email protected] with questions!

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