Course curriculum

    1. Lesson 1 - Welcome and Guided Instruction Presentation

    2. Lesson 2 - Program Handbook

    3. Lesson 3 - Compliance Handbook

    4. Lesson 4 - Student Agreement Statement

    5. Lesson 5 - Student About Me

    6. Lesson 6 - Producing Assignments Handbook

    7. Lesson 7 - Health and Safety Disclaimer

    1. Lesson 1 - Exploring Equine Anatomy &.Physiology

    2. Lesson 2 - Equine Skeletal System

    3. Lesson 3 - Equine Skeletal System Manual

    4. Lesson 4 - Equine Skeletal System Quiz

    5. Lesson 5 - Equine Skeletal System Assignment

    6. Lesson 6 - Equine Muscular System

    7. Lesson 7 - Equine Muscular System Manual

    8. Lesson 8 - Equine Muscular System Quiz

    9. Lesson 9 - Equine Muscular System Assignment

    10. Lesson 10 - Integral Other Systems

    11. Lesson 11 - Integral Other Systems Manual

    12. Lesson 12 - Integral Other Systems Quiz

    13. Lesson 13 - The Equine Foot

    14. Lesson 14 - The Equine Foot Manual

    15. Lesson 15 - The Equine Foot Quiz

    16. Lesson 16 - Equine Dentition

    17. Lesson 17 - Equine Dentition Manual

    18. Lesson 18 - Equine Dentition Quiz

    19. Lesson 19 - Practitioner Terminology Manual

    20. Lesson 20 - Practitioner Terminology Quiz

    1. Lesson 1 - Introduction to Equine Manual Therapy

    2. Lesson 2 - Manual Therapy Techniques (Foundations) Manual

    3. Lesson 3 - Palpation Techniques

    4. Lesson 4 - Effleurage Techniques

    5. Lesson 5 - Petrissage Techniques

    6. Lesson 6 - Tapotement Techniques

    7. Lesson 7 - Compression Techniques

    8. Lesson 8 - Shaking Techniques

    9. Lesson 9 - Friction Techniques

    10. Lesson 10 - Tail Hold Techniques

    11. Lesson 11 - Biosecurity

    12. Lesson 12 - Biosecurity Manual

    13. Lesson 13 - Case Studies Documents

    14. Lesson 14 - Case Studies Presentation

    15. Well Done!

About this course

  • $1,000.00
  • 42 lessons
  • 5 hours of video content

Meet Your Instructors

Physical Therapist Barbara Parks

Dr. Barbara Parks, PT, DPT, CERP is a physical therapist for horse and rider based in the Nashville, TN area. Barbara received her doctorate in physical therapy from Belmont University and her Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner credentials from UT-Knoxville. She is also a PATH Intl. certified therapeutic riding instructor and spent some time teaching adaptive riding lessons prior to becoming a physical therapist. Barbara has a passion for positive reinforcement training and using clicker training in rehabilitative exercise and has pursued continuing education in equine bodywork, barefoot hoofcare and composite shoeing, equine nutrition, and equine behavior and learning theory in order to provide a whole-horse approach to rehab and injury prevention. She lives on a small farm with her husband, 5 horses, 4 cats, and 3 dogs.

Equine Massage Academy Angela Hall

Angela Hall, FISAP, MIRVAP(MT) is the founder of Equine Massage Academy, and author of the book Is My Horse In Pain?. A highly qualified professional with a wealth of international equine therapy and lecturing experience, her love for horses drives her therapy practice and her teaching. Angela draws on her extensive experience in the equine industry across the UK, Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and the UAE to bring a diverse perspective to EMA. She is constantly exploring ways to improve the human and horse partnership. At the heart of all the EMA courses is improving equine welfare, wellbeing and performance.

Physical Therapist Barbara Parks

Dr. Barbara Parks, PT, DPT, CERP is a physical therapist for horse and rider based in the Nashville, TN area. Barbara received her doctorate in physical therapy from Belmont University and her Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner credentials from UT-Knoxville. She is also a PATH Intl. certified therapeutic riding instructor and spent some time teaching adaptive riding lessons prior to becoming a physical therapist. Barbara has a passion for positive reinforcement training and using clicker training in rehabilitative exercise and has pursued continuing education in equine bodywork, barefoot hoofcare and composite shoeing, equine nutrition, and equine behavior and learning theory in order to provide a whole-horse approach to rehab and injury prevention. She lives on a small farm with her husband, 5 horses, 4 cats, and 3 dogs.

Equine Massage Academy Angela Hall

Angela Hall, FISAP, MIRVAP(MT) is the founder of Equine Massage Academy, and author of the book Is My Horse In Pain?. A highly qualified professional with a wealth of international equine therapy and lecturing experience, her love for horses drives her therapy practice and her teaching. Angela draws on her extensive experience in the equine industry across the UK, Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and the UAE to bring a diverse perspective to EMA. She is constantly exploring ways to improve the human and horse partnership. At the heart of all the EMA courses is improving equine welfare, wellbeing and performance.

Physical Therapist Barbara Parks

Dr. Barbara Parks, PT, DPT, CERP is a physical therapist for horse and rider based in the Nashville, TN area. Barbara received her doctorate in physical therapy from Belmont University and her Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner credentials from UT-Knoxville. She is also a PATH Intl. certified therapeutic riding instructor and spent some time teaching adaptive riding lessons prior to becoming a physical therapist. Barbara has a passion for positive reinforcement training and using clicker training in rehabilitative exercise and has pursued continuing education in equine bodywork, barefoot hoofcare and composite shoeing, equine nutrition, and equine behavior and learning theory in order to provide a whole-horse approach to rehab and injury prevention. She lives on a small farm with her husband, 5 horses, 4 cats, and 3 dogs.

Equine Massage Academy Angela Hall

Angela Hall, FISAP, MIRVAP(MT) is the founder of Equine Massage Academy, and author of the book Is My Horse In Pain?. A highly qualified professional with a wealth of international equine therapy and lecturing experience, her love for horses drives her therapy practice and her teaching. Angela draws on her extensive experience in the equine industry across the UK, Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and the UAE to bring a diverse perspective to EMA. She is constantly exploring ways to improve the human and horse partnership. At the heart of all the EMA courses is improving equine welfare, wellbeing and performance.

Equine Massage Academy is a 3-part Series

which may be taken individually

Or purchase the full program bundle

and save $350!

Looking to become a certified professional?

  • EMA is an NBCAAM Member School

    The 3-part online series combined with 50 in-person hours through our school or other qualifying programs will qualify you to sit for your NBCAAM certification exam to become a nationally Certified Equine Massage Therapist in the US

  • There is no set certification timeline

    We find most students are able to complete full certification process within 2 years

  • We maintain the highest educational standards

    In a world of weekend courses, separate yourself from the crowd with EMA. Our programs are equivalent to UK Level 5 coursework or Year 2 of a bachelor's degree in the US.

  • We place a strong emphasis on case studies

    Hands on practice with real horses is the best way to advance your skills. You will complete a series of case studies in each course module with feedback from your instructor every step of the way. This ensures you're ready to hit the ground running after graduation!

  • If you have additional questions about certification

    Email us at EquineMassageAcademyUSA@gmail.com