The video had world wide distribution and as a result, Equssage was invited to participate via demonstration at Equitana 91 in Essen, Germany. In 1991 the company introduced the nations first training program in equine sports massage therapy. The program has been a huge success, with more than 800 therapists worldwide, who have earned thier certification through Equissage. The major emphasis in the Equine Sports Massage Therapy Certification Program is on the application of massage techniques and massage strokes. As a necessary preface to this segment of the program it is vital that students be familiar with basic physiology of muscles, the location of major muscle groups, and aware of the specific conditions which may affect the horse if these groups become strained, pulled, tired,tence,sore, or not adequately nourished through good blood circulation.
Class size is limited to seven candidates.
Both the classroom and pratical application segments are conducted at Equissage's equine facility in Round Hill, Virginia. VISA and Mastercard are accepted.