Are you interested in becoming an equine massage therapist? Find out what qualifications are needed to train to enable you to enjoy a new satisfying, rewarding career.
About Equine Sports Massage
Equi-Therapy UK is currently the sole provider in the UK of Equine Sports Massage Therapy training aimed specifically at post-graduate professionals. We also run a certificate course for horse owners.
How to become an
Equine Sports
Massage Therapist
Learn how to problem solve NOT just treat symptoms
Equine sports massage works the soft tissues and muscles of the horse to improve movement, flexibility and aid
healing. therapy is the therapeutic application of hands-on massage techniques which increases circulation,
relaxing muscle spasms, relieving tension enhancing muscle tone and increasing range of motion.
Human athletes have used massage and stretching exercises for many years and it is now becoming more and
more popular for equine athletes too. A massage therapist will work to reduce pain, inflammation, long-term
impact, discomfort and to help minimise the risk of injuries recurring.
Being an Equine Sports Massage Therapist is a rewarding, satisfying and enjoyable career. You should take an
industry recognised appropriate accredited course.
Equine Sports Massage Diploma Course
This is a post graduate professional course and open to qualified Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors
and Osteopaths, BHS Stage holders up to & including Stage IV & Degree holders in Equine or Human Sports Science (other
relevant qualifications may be considered). It is a 5 day intensive course that is taught on a 1-2-1 basis followed by
three-size months of studies including case studies and reports. During the initial five days there is continued prac-
tical hands-on experience which is invaluable to the completion of the course and your experience.
Equine Sports Massage Diploma Course
Equine Sports
Massage Therapist
Learn how to problem solve NOT just treat symptoms
Equine sports massage works the soft tissues and muscles of the horse to improve movement, flexibility and aid
healing. therapy is the therapeutic application of hands-on massage techniques which increases circulation,
relaxing muscle spasms, relieving tension enhancing muscle tone and increasing range of motion.
Human athletes have used massage and stretching exercises for many years and it is now becoming more and
more popular for equine athletes too. A massage therapist will work to reduce pain, inflammation, long-term
impact, discomfort and to help minimise the risk of injuries recurring.
Being an Equine Sports Massage Therapist is a rewarding, satisfying and enjoyable career. You should take an
industry recognised appropriate accredited course.
Equine Sports Massage Diploma Course
This is a post graduate professional course and open to qualified Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors
and Osteopaths, BHS Stage holders up to & including Stage IV & Degree holders in Equine or Human Sports Science (other
relevant qualifications may be considered). It is a 5 day intensive course that is taught on a 1-2-1 basis followed by
three-size months of studies including case studies and reports. During the initial five days there is continued prac-
tical hands-on experience which is invaluable to the completion of the course and your experience.
Equine Sports Massage Diploma Course