Equine Sports Massage Therapy is the application of therapeutic massage techniques in high performance horses. The salary varies depending upon education and experience levels.

1

Rates

Equine sports massage therapists can charge fees ranging from £32.50 to £65.00 per session. Sessions usually last between forty-five and sixty minutes. More can be charged if the client has experience the benefits of equine massage.

2

Time

Equine sports massage therapists usually massage 15 to 30 hours per week and are considered full time. This is due to the time consumption and physicality of the job.

  • Equine Sports Massage Therapy is the application of therapeutic massage techniques in high performance horses.
  • Equine sports massage therapists usually massage 15 to 30 hours per week and are considered full time.
3

Demand

Every owner, trainer and rider of a race or show horse wants her horse to have every advantage for competition. Equally, every owner of a pleasure horse wants his animal in optimum health. Massage therapy is being incorporated by equestrians as part of a continuous health care program.

4

Education

Most equine sports massage therapist only need to obtain a certificate to practice. Regardless, having a degree in equine science and/or massage therapy will give you the upper hand.

  • Every owner, trainer and rider of a race or show horse wants her horse to have every advantage for competition.
  • Regardless, having a degree in equine science and/or massage therapy will give you the upper hand.
5

Licensure

Currently, there are no governing regulations regarding the certification of equine sports massage therapists. However, this doesn't mean that future regulations wont exist.