Equine Massage

The workshop is two days + one evening in length, and utilizes both theory-based knowledge training and hands-on massage for your horse. This course will give horse owners the ability to:

• Better Understand what the body language of your horse is telling you about their comfort level
• Recognize muscle soreness or dysfunction
• Provide comfort for sore/stiff muscles and related soft tissue stress
• Improve the ability of your horse to return to work sooner after injury or exertion
• Recognize when it is time to contact your equine health professional

• You must provide your own horse - see Horse Requirements below

• Appropriate footwear (no running shoes) & clothing suitable for working with horses and variable weather

• Stabling is included in the cost of the course
• Stalls are located in the McClellan Arena Complex
• Stalls are bedded with shavings, and shavings will be supplied for topping up
• Your horse must be calm, well-broke and tie.
• No stallions are allowed on campus
• Please ensure the health of your horse (& up to date vaccinations) before bringing your horse on campus - One week prior to arrival, please ensure that you have submitted the required Biosecurity Agreement 
• A stool that allows you to comfortably stand waist above your horse with your shoulders and arms relaxed