Started in 1991, Equissage is a leading trainer of equine massage therapists. Mary Schreiber, the developer of the Equine Sports Massage Therapy certification, has personally taught all Equissage trainers. The program has expanded and now teaches trainers and allows them to teach in certain areas as well as work as an equine massage therapist. The program is offered twice a month throughout the year and the school offers both on-site schooling as well as a work-from-home option. Certifications available include Equine Massage, Equine Sports Massage and dual certification for Equine and Canine Massage. The cost of the program as of June 2010 is $1,295 for Equissage on-site, $895 for the work-at-home option and $1,895 for the dual certification.
Equissage
P.O. Box 447
Round Hill, VA 20142
1-800-843-0224
equissage.com
Geary Whiting's school has been functional since the mid-1990s and concentrates on the health of both the horse and the student rider. Whiting claims his program is not only good for the horse, but good for the trainer in training and urges only those interested in the program for more than a career to join his program. The program is an on-site camp including information on anatomy, hoof care, massage, nutrition and insurance issues. Outside of the program confines, the camp also includes social outings, lodging on the property and all meals. The program costs $2,195 as of June 2010 and is offered several times each year.
Geary Whiting's Equine Massage School
HC67
Box 1836
Big Sur, CA 93920
530-410-5270
gearywhiting.com
Prairie Winds Equine Massage College offers a hands-on learning approach concentrating on the anatomy of the horse and required protocols of the profession. The programs offers real-world experience with more than 100 horses prior to graduation. The main focus of the school is to train students to understand the underlying anatomy and physical work of a horse's body and train students to recognize hindered areas with their hands. Several programs are available for the novice learner to the experienced therapist. Class locations vary.
Prairie Winds Equine Massage College
16007 NCR 7
Wellington, Colorado 80549
970-481-5857
equinemassagecollege.com