About Equine Massage Therapists

Equine massage therapy is used by equestrians as part of a continuous health care program for horses. Owners, trainers and riders of race or show horses want their horses to have every advantage for competition. Owners of pleasure horses may have them massaged to maintain the animal's health.

Equine Massage

• Equine massage therapy is the application of therapeutic massage techniques in high performance and pleasure horses. Massage therapists salaries are dependent upon education levels and experience.

Work Hours

• For a equine massage therapist, full time work is usually between 15 and 30 hours a week. Being an equine massage therapist is a physical job that is time consuming.

Sessions & Fees

• Fees for an equine massage therapist range between $50.00 to $100.00 per session. A session typically runs 45 to 60 minutes. Horse owners who understand the value and benefits of equine massage may be willing to pay more for the services of an experience therapist.

Education

• Although, having an equine science and/or massage therapy degree may give you a professional edge, often an equine massage therapists only needs a certificate to practice.

Licensure

• Currently, there are no regulations that govern the certification of equine massage therapists.