Upcoming Live Courses

Essentials of  Equine Massage for Owners
Sep
6
to Sep 7

Essentials of Equine Massage for Owners

Essentials of Equine Massage: 2-Day Hands-On Clinic for Horse Owners

Discover how to support your horse’s health and well-being in this engaging 2-day introductory equine massage clinic. Perfect for horse owners of all backgrounds, this course blends foundational knowledge with practical application to help you build confidence in providing your horse with effective care.

What You'll Learn:

  • Foundational Massage Techniques: Practice essential strokes and methods tailored to equine anatomy.

  • Identifying Tension: Learn how to locate and address areas of discomfort in your horse.

  • Anatomy Basics: Gain a clear understanding of your horse’s muscular anatomy and how it affects movement.

  • Stress Relief: Discover how massage can reduce tension and enhance your horse’s overall relaxation.

  • Building Connection: Strengthen your relationship with your horse through the power of touch.

Course Highlights:

  • Personalized feedback and guidance from an experienced instructor.

  • Take-home materials to support your continued learning.

This clinic is designed to give you the tools to make a meaningful difference in your horse's comfort and performance while deepening your understanding of their needs.

Enrollment Form

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Equine Massage Certification - Weekend Dates
Sep
20
to Sep 21

Equine Massage Certification - Weekend Dates

This is the same curriculum as our 5 day live program, however it will take place over 2 weekends. September 20th-21st and October 4th-5th *STUDENTS MUST STUDY IN BETWEEN WEEKENDS TO MAKE UP FOR ONE LESS DAY OF CLASS.

Successful completion of this course grants the student a certificate as a “Certified Equine Massage Therapist“ and earns them 45 accredited hours through the NCBTMB. 

This course includes an online prerequisite. The Live portion is 5 days and takes place Monday-Friday.

This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively apply equine massage therapy on your own horse or on clients' horses. Over the course of the program, you will learn equine anatomy and physiology, the benefits of massage therapy, and a variety of massage techniques to improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and promote relaxation.

Through hands-on demonstrations and interactive lectures, we allow you to practice your skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. We spend most of our time in the barn with various horses who demonstrate different issues, allowing us to troubleshoot and problem solve together as a class. This environment gives you the opportunity to gain practical experience and refine your techniques.

In addition to massage techniques, this course will cover topics such as assessing and documenting progress, and communication with clients. Upon completion of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate equine massage therapy into your own practice or to enhance your understanding and application of equine health and wellness.

This course is suitable for horse owners, trainers, and equine professionals who are interested in improving the health and well-being of their horses.

Join us for an informative and rewarding experience, and let us help you take your equine massage skills to the next level!

Some of our curriculum includes:  

  • The anatomy and physiology of the horse.

  • The benefits of equine massage therapy.

  • Massage techniques, including effleurage, petrissage, and tapotement, direct pressure, and more. 

  • How to assess your horse's muscle tone and flexibility.

  • Common issues within each discipline. 

  • Muscle related lamenesses. 

  • How to perform a full-body massage on a horse. 

  • How to adjust and create specialized sessions for each horse. 

  • Contraindications for equine massage.

  • Safety precautions when working with horses.

  • Communication skills when working with clients and horses. 

  • Incorporating equine massage into your horse's wellness routine. 

  • Documentation and record-keeping. 

  • Marketing and promoting your services. 

  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities. 

  • Case studies and practical applications. 

  • Legal and ethical considerations. 

Tuition: $1995

  • 4 full days of instruction

  • Lifetime access to the online prerequisite course

  • Lifetime Access to The Equine Collaborative membership

  • All necessary print materials for the live course

  • A printed certificate upon successful completion

Enrollment Form

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Oct
11
to Oct 12

Equine Cupping & Fascia Blades

2-Day Fascia Blading & Cupping Techniques for the Equine Bodyworker

Advance your skills. Deepen your results. Transform your equine bodywork practice.

Join us for an intensive 2-day hands-on workshop designed exclusively for equine massage therapists looking to expand their therapeutic toolbox with fascia blading and dynamic cupping techniques. These powerful soft tissue modalities can dramatically improve your ability to release restrictions, enhance mobility, and support faster recovery in the horses you treat.

What You'll Learn:

Day 1: Fascia Blading Techniques

  • Introduction to the science of fascia and fascial restrictions in equines

  • Tool selection, care, and safety

  • Proper blading strokes and pressure techniques for different areas of the horse's body

  • Reading the horse's responses and working within their comfort zone

  • Hands-on practice with guidance and live demonstrations

Day 2: Equine Cupping Techniques

  • Overview of equine myofascial cupping and its therapeutic benefits

  • Contraindications and safety considerations

  • Full-body cupping applications for performance and rehab horses

  • Combining blading and cupping into your existing massage protocol

Who Should Attend:

This class is designed for certified equine massage therapists or bodyworkers with foundational knowledge of equine anatomy and soft tissue work. It is not a beginner course but a continuing education opportunity to deepen your clinical effectiveness.

What's Included:

  • 2 full days of in-depth instruction and hands-on practice

  • Use of all tools during the course

  • Small class sizes to ensure individual attention

Why Learn These Techniques?

Fascia blading and cupping are becoming increasingly popular in equine therapy for their ability to:

  • Improve circulation and lymphatic drainage

  • Release adhesions and scar tissue

  • Reduce muscular tension and pain

  • Enhance range of motion and performance

PLEASE EMAIL THEEQUINECOLLAB@GMAIL.COM TO ENROLL

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Equine Massage Certification
Aug
18
to Aug 22

Equine Massage Certification

Successful completion of this course grants the student a certificate as a “Certified Equine Massage Therapist“ and earns them 45 accredited hours through the NCBTMB. 

This course includes an online prerequisite. The Live portion is 5 days and takes place Monday-Friday.

This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively apply equine massage therapy on your own horse or on clients' horses. Over the course of the program, you will learn equine anatomy and physiology, the benefits of massage therapy, and a variety of massage techniques to improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and promote relaxation.

Through hands-on demonstrations and interactive lectures, we allow you to practice your skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. We spend most of our time in the barn with various horses who demonstrate different issues, allowing us to troubleshoot and problem solve together as a class. This environment gives you the opportunity to gain practical experience and refine your techniques.

In addition to massage techniques, this course will cover topics such as assessing and documenting progress, and communication with clients. Upon completion of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate equine massage therapy into your own practice or to enhance your understanding and application of equine health and wellness.

This course is suitable for horse owners, trainers, and equine professionals who are interested in improving the health and well-being of their horses.

Join us for an informative and rewarding experience, and let us help you take your equine massage skills to the next level!

Some of our curriculum includes:  

  • The anatomy and physiology of the horse.

  • The benefits of equine massage therapy.

  • Massage techniques, including effleurage, petrissage, and tapotement, direct pressure, and more. 

  • How to assess your horse's muscle tone and flexibility.

  • Common issues within each discipline. 

  • Muscle related lamenesses. 

  • How to perform a full-body massage on a horse. 

  • How to adjust and create specialized sessions for each horse. 

  • Contraindications for equine massage.

  • Safety precautions when working with horses.

  • Communication skills when working with clients and horses. 

  • Incorporating equine massage into your horse's wellness routine. 

  • Documentation and record-keeping. 

  • Marketing and promoting your services. 

  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities. 

  • Case studies and practical applications. 

  • Legal and ethical considerations. 

Tuition: $1995

  • 5 full days of instruction

  • Lifetime access to the online prerequisite course

  • Lifetime Access to The Equine Collaborative membership

  • All necessary print materials for the live course

  • A printed certificate upon successful completion

Enrollment Form

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Equine Massage Certification
Jul
14
to Jul 18

Equine Massage Certification

Successful completion of this course grants the student a certificate as a “Certified Equine Massage Therapist“ and earns them 45 accredited hours through the NCBTMB. 

This course includes an online prerequisite. The Live portion is 5 days and takes place Monday-Friday.

This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively apply equine massage therapy on your own horse or on clients' horses. Over the course of the program, you will learn equine anatomy and physiology, the benefits of massage therapy, and a variety of massage techniques to improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and promote relaxation.

Through hands-on demonstrations and interactive lectures, we allow you to practice your skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. We spend most of our time in the barn with various horses who demonstrate different issues, allowing us to troubleshoot and problem solve together as a class. This environment gives you the opportunity to gain practical experience and refine your techniques.

In addition to massage techniques, this course will cover topics such as assessing and documenting progress, and communication with clients. Upon completion of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate equine massage therapy into your own practice or to enhance your understanding and application of equine health and wellness.

This course is suitable for horse owners, trainers, and equine professionals who are interested in improving the health and well-being of their horses.

Join us for an informative and rewarding experience, and let us help you take your equine massage skills to the next level!

Some of our curriculum includes:  

  • The anatomy and physiology of the horse.

  • The benefits of equine massage therapy.

  • Massage techniques, including effleurage, petrissage, and tapotement, direct pressure, and more. 

  • How to assess your horse's muscle tone and flexibility.

  • Common issues within each discipline. 

  • Muscle related lamenesses. 

  • How to perform a full-body massage on a horse. 

  • How to adjust and create specialized sessions for each horse. 

  • Contraindications for equine massage.

  • Safety precautions when working with horses.

  • Communication skills when working with clients and horses. 

  • Incorporating equine massage into your horse's wellness routine. 

  • Documentation and record-keeping. 

  • Marketing and promoting your services. 

  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities. 

  • Case studies and practical applications. 

  • Legal and ethical considerations. 

Tuition: $1995

  • 5 full days of instruction

  • Lifetime access to the online prerequisite course

  • Lifetime Access to The Equine Collaborative membership

  • All necessary print materials for the live course

  • A printed certificate upon successful completion

Enrollment Form

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Essentials of Equine Massage for Owners
Jun
28
to Jun 29

Essentials of Equine Massage for Owners

Essentials of Equine Massage: 2-Day Hands-On Clinic for Horse Owners

Discover how to support your horse’s health and well-being in this engaging 2-day introductory equine massage clinic. Perfect for horse owners of all backgrounds, this course blends foundational knowledge with practical application to help you build confidence in providing your horse with effective care.

What You'll Learn:

  • Foundational Massage Techniques: Practice essential strokes and methods tailored to equine anatomy.

  • Identifying Tension: Learn how to locate and address areas of discomfort in your horse.

  • Anatomy Basics: Gain a clear understanding of your horse’s muscular anatomy and how it affects movement.

  • Stress Relief: Discover how massage can reduce tension and enhance your horse’s overall relaxation.

  • Building Connection: Strengthen your relationship with your horse through the power of touch.

Course Highlights:

  • Personalized feedback and guidance from an experienced instructor.

  • Take-home materials to support your continued learning.

This clinic is designed to give you the tools to make a meaningful difference in your horse's comfort and performance while deepening your understanding of their needs.

Enrollment Form

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Equine Massage Certification
Jun
16
to Jun 20

Equine Massage Certification

Successful completion of this course grants the student a certificate as a “Certified Equine Massage Therapist“ and earns them 45 accredited hours through the NCBTMB. 

This course includes an online prerequisite. The Live portion is 5 days and takes place Monday-Friday.

This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively apply equine massage therapy on your own horse or on clients' horses. Over the course of the program, you will learn equine anatomy and physiology, the benefits of massage therapy, and a variety of massage techniques to improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and promote relaxation.

Through hands-on demonstrations and interactive lectures, we allow you to practice your skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. We spend most of our time in the barn with various horses who demonstrate different issues, allowing us to troubleshoot and problem solve together as a class. This environment gives you the opportunity to gain practical experience and refine your techniques.

In addition to massage techniques, this course will cover topics such as assessing and documenting progress, and communication with clients. Upon completion of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate equine massage therapy into your own practice or to enhance your understanding and application of equine health and wellness.

This course is suitable for horse owners, trainers, and equine professionals who are interested in improving the health and well-being of their horses.

Join us for an informative and rewarding experience, and let us help you take your equine massage skills to the next level!

Some of our curriculum includes:  

  • The anatomy and physiology of the horse.

  • The benefits of equine massage therapy.

  • Massage techniques, including effleurage, petrissage, and tapotement, direct pressure, and more. 

  • How to assess your horse's muscle tone and flexibility.

  • Common issues within each discipline. 

  • Muscle related lamenesses. 

  • How to perform a full-body massage on a horse. 

  • How to adjust and create specialized sessions for each horse. 

  • Contraindications for equine massage.

  • Safety precautions when working with horses.

  • Communication skills when working with clients and horses. 

  • Incorporating equine massage into your horse's wellness routine. 

  • Documentation and record-keeping. 

  • Marketing and promoting your services. 

  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities. 

  • Case studies and practical applications. 

  • Legal and ethical considerations. 

Tuition: $1995

  • 5 full days of instruction

  • Lifetime access to the online prerequisite course

  • Lifetime Access to The Equine Collaborative membership

  • All necessary print materials for the live course

  • A printed certificate upon successful completion

Enrollment Form

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Advanced Equine Cupping & Gua-Sha
May
31
to Jun 1

Advanced Equine Cupping & Gua-Sha

Enhance Your Bodywork Practice and Advance Your Knowledge!

Designed exclusively for equine professionals with prior massage training, this advanced clinic will elevate your skills by integrating cupping and gua sha therapy into your practice. These powerful fascial release techniques enhance mobility, improve circulation, and help resolve deep-seated tension patterns in horses.

Why Attend?

  • Expand your skillset with effective fascial release techniques

  • Learn advanced cupping & gua sha applications for equine bodywork

  • Gain a deeper understanding of equine fascial anatomy and biomechanics

  • Work hands-on with real case study horses under expert guidance

Prerequisites:

This clinic is open to certified equine massage therapists, bodyworkers, and professionals who have completed a foundational equine massage course.

Enrollment Form

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Equine Massage Certification
May
19
to May 23

Equine Massage Certification

Successful completion of this course grants the student a certificate as a “Certified Equine Massage Therapist“ and earns them 45 accredited hours through the NCBTMB. 

This course includes an online prerequisite. The Live portion is 5 days and takes place Monday-Friday.

This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively apply equine massage therapy on your own horse or on clients' horses. Over the course of the program, you will learn equine anatomy and physiology, the benefits of massage therapy, and a variety of massage techniques to improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and promote relaxation.

Through hands-on demonstrations and interactive lectures, we allow you to practice your skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. We spend most of our time in the barn with various horses who demonstrate different issues, allowing us to troubleshoot and problem solve together as a class. This environment gives you the opportunity to gain practical experience and refine your techniques.

In addition to massage techniques, this course will cover topics such as assessing and documenting progress, and communication with clients. Upon completion of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate equine massage therapy into your own practice or to enhance your understanding and application of equine health and wellness.

This course is suitable for horse owners, trainers, and equine professionals who are interested in improving the health and well-being of their horses.

Join us for an informative and rewarding experience, and let us help you take your equine massage skills to the next level!

Some of our curriculum includes:  

  • The anatomy and physiology of the horse.

  • The benefits of equine massage therapy.

  • Massage techniques, including effleurage, petrissage, and tapotement, direct pressure, and more. 

  • How to assess your horse's muscle tone and flexibility.

  • Common issues within each discipline. 

  • Muscle related lamenesses. 

  • How to perform a full-body massage on a horse. 

  • How to adjust and create specialized sessions for each horse. 

  • Contraindications for equine massage.

  • Safety precautions when working with horses.

  • Communication skills when working with clients and horses. 

  • Incorporating equine massage into your horse's wellness routine. 

  • Documentation and record-keeping. 

  • Marketing and promoting your services. 

  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities. 

  • Case studies and practical applications. 

  • Legal and ethical considerations. 

Tuition: $1995

  • 5 full days of instruction

  • Lifetime access to the online prerequisite course

  • Lifetime Access to The Equine Collaborative membership

  • All necessary print materials for the live course

  • A printed certificate upon successful completion

Enrollment Form

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Introduction To Equine Massage
May
3
to May 4

Introduction To Equine Massage

Intro to Equine Massage: 2-Day Hands-On Clinic for Horse Owners

Discover how to support your horse’s health and well-being in this engaging 2-day introductory equine massage clinic. Perfect for horse owners of all backgrounds, this course blends foundational knowledge with practical application to help you build confidence in providing your horse with effective care.

What You'll Learn:

  • Foundational Massage Techniques: Practice essential strokes and methods tailored to equine anatomy.

  • Identifying Tension: Learn how to locate and address areas of discomfort in your horse.

  • Anatomy Basics: Gain a clear understanding of your horse’s muscular anatomy and how it affects movement.

  • Stress Relief: Discover how massage can reduce tension and enhance your horse’s overall relaxation.

  • Building Connection: Strengthen your relationship with your horse through the power of touch.

Course Highlights:

  • Personalized feedback and guidance from an experienced instructor.

  • Take-home materials to support your continued learning.

This clinic is designed to give you the tools to make a meaningful difference in your horse's comfort and performance while deepening your understanding of their needs.

Enrollment Form

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Equine Massage Certification
Apr
21
to Apr 25

Equine Massage Certification

Successful completion of this course grants the student a certificate as a “Certified Equine Massage Therapist“ and earns them 45 accredited hours through the NCBTMB. 

This course includes an online prerequisite. The Live portion is 5 days and takes place Monday-Friday.

This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively apply equine massage therapy on your own horse or on clients' horses. Over the course of the program, you will learn equine anatomy and physiology, the benefits of massage therapy, and a variety of massage techniques to improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and promote relaxation.

Through hands-on demonstrations and interactive lectures, we allow you to practice your skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. We spend most of our time in the barn with various horses who demonstrate different issues, allowing us to troubleshoot and problem solve together as a class. This environment gives you the opportunity to gain practical experience and refine your techniques.

In addition to massage techniques, this course will cover topics such as assessing and documenting progress, and communication with clients. Upon completion of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate equine massage therapy into your own practice or to enhance your understanding and application of equine health and wellness.

This course is suitable for horse owners, trainers, and equine professionals who are interested in improving the health and well-being of their horses.

Join us for an informative and rewarding experience, and let us help you take your equine massage skills to the next level!

Some of our curriculum includes:  

  • The anatomy and physiology of the horse.

  • The benefits of equine massage therapy.

  • Massage techniques, including effleurage, petrissage, and tapotement, direct pressure, and more. 

  • How to assess your horse's muscle tone and flexibility.

  • Common issues within each discipline. 

  • Muscle related lamenesses. 

  • How to perform a full-body massage on a horse. 

  • How to adjust and create specialized sessions for each horse. 

  • Contraindications for equine massage.

  • Safety precautions when working with horses.

  • Communication skills when working with clients and horses. 

  • Incorporating equine massage into your horse's wellness routine. 

  • Documentation and record-keeping. 

  • Marketing and promoting your services. 

  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities. 

  • Case studies and practical applications. 

  • Legal and ethical considerations. 

Tuition: $1995

  • 5 full days of instruction

  • Lifetime access to the online prerequisite course

  • Lifetime Access to The Equine Collaborative membership

  • All necessary print materials for the live course

  • A printed certificate upon successful completion

Enrollment Form

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