Equine Sports Massage offers certification upon completion of two sessions, each lasting five days. The first session focuses on teaching massage technique and offers an introduction to equine muscular and skeletal anatomy. The second session teaches more advanced anatomy, practice massage technique evaluation skills. Only students completing both sessions receive a certificate of completion.
Students must be at least 18 and have horse-handling experience. Tuition is $2,200 and requires a $250 deposit with a completed application.
Equine Sports Massage
9791 NW 160th Street
Reddick, FL 32686
(352) 591-6025 or (352) 591-4735
equinesportsmassage.com
This home-study certification program offers students education in all aspects of equine massage, including technique, anatomy, horse handling and record-keeping. It is organized into two courses: home study (book work) and practical training.
Tuition is $1,750 and must be paid in full at the time of registration.
Town Square at Wellington
11924 Forest Hill Blvd
Suite 22-102
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 383-8205
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The equine massage program consists of two sessions, each lasting five days. Students learn using a combination of hands-on, lecture and home study. Students will learn massage technique, equine anatomy, business-building and marketing, gait observation, sports medicine massage and advanced horse handling skills.
Tuition for the advanced animal acupressure and massage therapist certification is $2,395 for three classes, plus the cost of books and other materials. A $500 deposit is required. In 2011, the course will be expanded to three sessions, with a tuition of $3,402 per student.
The RMSAAM is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork as a continuing education provider.
c/o Fox Grove Farms
6155 SW Leighton Farms Road
Palm City, FL 34990
(303) 669-4227
(866) 903-6462
rmsaam.com