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Our mission is to train skilled, ethical, and confident equine bodywork professionals. Through a structured curriculum and hands-on training, you’ll build the knowledge, technical ability, and judgment needed to support equine wellness and performance.

The Equine Massage Professional Program is an 11-month, 315-hour professional training course designed to develop competency in equine anatomy, behavior, assessment, massage techniques, and professional conduct.

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What the Program Includes

Self-Paced Online Lectures

• Anatomy & Physiology
• First Aid
• Equine Behavior & History
• Professional Practices

In-Person Training

• Swedish Massage Techniques
• Myofascial Release Techniques
• Saddle Fitting Foundations
• Assessment & Evaluation Training

Internship / Case Studies

• Practical application of massage skills
• Instructor-guided case records

Business & Professional Development

• Ethics and professional standards
• Foundations of building an equine massage practice

Upon successful completion, students receive a Certificate of Completion from the Animal Bodywork Academy of New England.

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Admission & Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrate basic horsemanship and safe handling skills, including:
  • Comfort retrieving a horse from pasture
  • Ability to safely lead, tie, and groom
  • Confidence around fractious or nervous horses (with supervision)
• Be physically capable of performing equine bodywork (standing, bending, reaching, applying pressure).
• Maintain balance and body control around large animals.

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Essential Physical Requirements

Equine massage requires strength, mobility, and sensory awareness. Students must be able to:

• Walk, bend, kneel, and reach
• Apply and sustain manual pressure
• Read tactile, visual, and auditory cues from horses

Students who cannot meet these requirements — even with accommodation — may not be eligible for enrollment.

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ADA Accommodations

The Academy provides reasonable accommodations for classroom and online learning only.

Requests must be submitted at the time of application and include documentation from a licensed healthcare provider.

Possible accommodations may include:

• Captioned online courses
• Visual adjustments for color blindness
• Extended time or oral administration for tests

No accommodations can be made for barn, horse, or hands-on activities.

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Tuition and Fees

• Program Tuition: $5,750
• Application Fee: $50 (non-refundable)
• Seat Deposit: $500 (non-refundable upon acceptance)
• Books & Uniforms: ~$200

Students are responsible for travel, lodging, meals, uniforms, and personal equipment.

Refunds follow the Academy’s Refund Policy in the Student Handbook.

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Insurance and Liability

Students must obtain liability insurance before their first hands-on intensive.

We recommend ABMP.org (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals) for student insurance — free with membership and widely accepted. Other policies may be approved upon review.

The Academy and instructors assume no responsibility for injury or property damage during participation.

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Attendance and Conduct

Attendance is required for all scheduled classes (both online and in person).

Missed in-person sessions must be made up via private tutoring:

• Tutoring Fee: $40/hour
• Barn Rental Fee: As determined by the hosting facility

All students are expected to maintain professional conduct and safety practices throughout the program.

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Legal Standing of Equine Massage

Regulations vary widely by state. Some states allow independent practice; others require veterinary supervision.

Students are responsible for understanding and complying with local laws. A current overview is available at: NBCAAM.org/laws

By applying, you acknowledge:

• The Academy provides education and does not license practitioners.
• You must research and comply with applicable regulations.
• The Certificate of Completion represents training, not licensure or certification.

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