Equine Massage Schools

[tweedle_d_clown]

Has anyone had any experience with the Equissage schools?

My experience with Equissage is very limited but what direct experience I do have is not great. :? I was hoping somebody with more experience would come along and chime in, and maybe they still will.

 

[phillies]

Hi,

As for Equissage, I personally decided not to go there based on their curriculum, hours and the fact that they are now "certifying" by videotape. My personal belief (and most likely future certifying boards) is that massage is a hands-on skill and not something you can certify someone in via videotape. For myself and most especially for my horse - I would not hire someone that was certified by videotape; and even though I would have chosen to go in person, I didn't feel good about someone searching my credentials and seeing that the school I went to certified by videotape.

So for me, I decided against going to Equissage because I knew if I were to be a consumer of equine massage, I'd be very careful about who I would be hiring. Just like anything in my life (and most especially in my horse's life) I do research and that includes my own doctors and vets - I check where they went to school, whether there has ever been a malpractice suit, etc.; and I knew if I had a choice in the matter, I would pick someone who went to a more detailed school. Just my opinion of course!

If you do decide to go there, I'd definitely be be interested in your experience.

Good luck with whatever you decide!!

 

[CuteLittleMama]

Considering Equinology...

Hi there,

I'm new to the forum and am considering attending equine massage school to transition to a new career in that field. I have been reviewing all the available schools across the country and am seriously considering Equinology. Besides the fact that they are geographically close (not an absolute requirement for me as I want to go to the best) their curriculum looks to be the most comprehensive. I like that they seem to be very stringent with their certifications.

Has anyone attended that school? (Thanks Ruth for your input!)

TIA.

 

[Dani73]

Hi Everyone,
I am new here, and wanted to reply. I have a Equine Massage School in SE Indiana. I also teach Rehab Therapy and Energy Balancing in my classes. My school is pretty much a 'hands on' school-not much sitting in a classroom which you will do at many other schools. I feel that the only way to learn these modalities is to actually do them.
I have been a CESMT for 9yrs, have worked alongside one of the top chiro vets in the country for 11yrs. I have been doing healing touch on people and animals for 7yrs and put all of these to use on the animals I work on.
I have worked on EPM, sway back, arthritic and cold backed horses, and have found therapies that help them to recover from these injuries/diseases. No other School offers Rehab Therapy, which is extremely important in many cases. This class will also teach you "memory release' for those horses with a 'history'.
I have different classes you can chose to take...from a 3 Day Total Hands ON course (equine massage)to a 6 day class which includes Safety, proper riding skills and a more in depth muscle training for those who are new to horses. No other School offers this type of class! My 3 day class has more hands on time than all the 5 day courses! Go to my website and compare them-I have a comparison for you.
You will not find a more affordable School than mine-$100 per day (if you sign up 60days prior, after that it's only $25 more per day)
I am on the IAAMB as a School. So no, I am not a 'fly by night'. I have a business license in the STate of Indiana also.
The 3 Day Class is geared towards the equine owner who only wants to learn it for themselves. No business information or laws are taught in the class-because they are not necessary. I am very detailed in my class, teaching you the proper strokes to use (and making sure you're doing them correctly-which cannot be taught in a dvd)and where to use them, how to find spasms and knots-what they feel like and look like-and how to get rid of them! Let's face it-if you can't find them, you can't get rid of them...and that's my job!
Another part of the class is how to 'eyeball' a horse-looking at the horse as soon as the owner brings it out to see if we can see then what is wrong with it-many times, just the way it stands will tell you what you need to know. This I teach you to do.
Saddle fitting is also taught in the 6 day class, as I feel many times it is the saddle causing the problem.
Please contact me with any questions-I love to talk about horses!

 

[F u c k Y o u.]

Hi Tia,

I too looked into Equinology and agree they do appear to have a very comprehensive curriculum and seriously considered going there.

I actually ended up going to Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in Worcester, Massachusetts, for both my small animal and equine massage certification. Bancroft has been teaching human massage since 1950, so I knew I would be in "good hands" I chose Bancroft based on their curriculum and comprehensiveness of their programs. The small animal massage certification program went for 7 months and the equine massage certification program went for 10 months.

Good luck and if you go to Equinology, let us know how it is!

Kim