10 Reasons Why Equine Massage Therapists Have the Best Job in the World

5/31/2017

10. They get to work outside or in a barn - Who wants to sit at a desk or at an office all day? Equine massage therapists get to spend a lot of their day outside enjoying the beauty of nature and horses.

9. They are their own boss - Being your own boss means that you have the flexibility to choose your own hours, days off and where you work.

8. They make their own schedule - Want to work less hours to have more time or do you want to work more hours to make more money? Either way, you are the boss so you can choose your own schedule!

7. Their education is affordable - Being an equine massage therapist is one of the more affordable ways to have a job in the equine health industry. Certification courses range from $500 - $2000 USD with continuing education averaging $150 every couple years. Compared to Veterinarians or Doctors of Chiropractic who currently average a total of $300K in total student loan debt, becoming an equine massage therapist is a much more affordable option!

6. Their clients are horse people - Since equine massage therapists are horse people themselves, it makes since that they would prefer to work with other horse people. Non-horse people just don't get us..

5. They get to talk about horses all day- Let's face it, horse people love to talk about horses, making this the ideal job for us.

4. Horses love them - When you love horses, it helps when you have a job that makes horses love you back. Most horses REALLY enjoy their massage sessions, which means that they are happy to see their massage therapist when he or she pulls up (unlike the vet, LOL).

3. They get to go to work in boots in jeans - not into wearing suits and ties or skirts and high heels?....then being an equine massage therapist may be for you. Appropriate work gear usually includes horse safe shoes and comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

2. The money is good - the sky is the limit with this profession. Depending on how well you are at marketing yourself (and how much work you want), there is potential to make a really good salary. The average horse massage cost $75 with the average equine massage therapist making the equivalent of $100 per hour.

1. You get to help horses! - There is nothing more satisfying than knowing that you helped a horse by reducing their pain and making their life a little easier. This should be the main reason you choose to become an equine massage therapist....everything else is an added bonus!

Interested in learning more about becoming a certified equine massage therapist?

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Dr. Angelique Barbara is the founder of Angel's Animals LLC, a company that has developed online animal bodywork courses for both owners and professionals. Dr. Barbara's unique teaching style along with the dynamic layout of the courses allows people of different educational backgrounds from all over the world to benefit from her knowledge.

Greg Boyce

6/26/2017 07:21:02 pm

Reiki master worked with horses but I need a edge to get a practice going. I'm on Ontario disability and Canada pensions disability.

Rohit Gopal

9/19/2019 04:46:07 am

Hello team,
I am delighted to read the pros of EQUINE MASSAGE THERAPY job.

I wish to become one. Planning to fly to CANADA.

I have few questions for you. Apologize for making it lengthy.

#1: let's suppose the massage therapist(beginner level) gets a call from the client to do bodywork on his horse, how long does it take for the massage therapist to work with animal on an average? An hour, two, or more? Does it even take a day?

#2: should massage therapists be physically strong? I heard that they should have good upper body strength enough to work with the animal.

Dr. Angel

9/19/2019 09:41:34 am

Hi Rohit, an average equine massage session is about 45 min - 1 hour. A new appointment normally takes a little bit longer because there is new client paperwork involved and you need to get the horse's history.

Yes, generally speaking it is beneficial for a massage therapist to be physically strong, especially when working with animals as large as horses. We tech multiple techniques in our massage course though so that those who are smaller framed or who have health issues such as arthritis can still perform some of the massage techniques we teach.

I hope this helps answer your questions. If you any more, you can reach me directly at dr.angeliquebarbara@gmail.com.

:-)

CJ Rawls

10/27/2019 01:01:59 pm

Hi I am already a licensed massage therapist in Texas and have been since 2002. I've had horses on my life and currently only have 18 at this point. I did get hurt and cannot go back to my regular job so I'm looking to make a living working on horses besides training them money is really tight for me because I do not qualify for disability. Do I get any course credit for already being a massage therapist in your program and/or a deduction in the price of your program. Thank you very much and have a blessed day

10/27/2019 02:38:17 pm

Hi CJ,

Thanks for your interest in our course. Being a human massage therapist will definitely be an advantage when working through the course, but we do still require you to complete all our course material. The course will provide you with 11 continuing education credits through NCBTMB. The entire certification process takes at least 100 hours and will qualify you to become a member of IAAMB and purchase malpractice insurance. Our courses never expire so you can work at your own pace. You can view our payment plans at the link below. If you enroll by Nov 1st, 2019, you can use the coupon code BOO30 for 30% off.

https://holistic-animal-studies-by-angels-animals-llc.thinkific.com/

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10/30/2019 05:19:45 pm

Thanks for your information on equine massage therapists. I wonder if they specialize in horses or if they also work on people. I would imagine therapists are necessary everywhere.

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Mellissa Mercer

10/13/2021 01:03:43 pm

Hello! I am currently researching the equine therapy profession and I really would like to know more about what the courses involve and how long it takes to become one.

Mary Detloff

10/13/2021 03:21:59 pm

Hi Mellissa,
Thanks for the comment! We offer online equine bodywork certification courses in massage, kinesiology taping, craniosacral therapy, body alignment, cold laser therapy, Reiki and nutrition.

All of our courses are 100% online, with no start/end date, no deadlines and never expire so you can work at your own pace at your own location. Typically it takes students 3-4 months to complete the massage course, and 2-3 months for the other courses.

Once you enroll in one of our courses you will create an account with us. When you log into your account you will see any/all courses you are enrolled in. Our courses are made up of a combination of video's, slides, quizzes and an exam. We also require case studies at the end of the course which are a combo of written and video taped. You will submit these case studies to our staff for review and feedback.

Students are provided with feedback along the way so that they know they are performing the techniques correctly. We also offer zoom meetings for those who need additional guidance.

After you complete our course(s), we will help you find a mentor in your area if needed. We add you to our list of practitioners and we also add you to our private FB group where you can interact with other students and practitioners. It is a great community of people who help each other succeed.
Most animal massage therapists are self employed and we cover how to start and run a business in the course.

You can enroll in a free preview of any of our courses on our website, or reach out to our support team at holisticanimalstudies@gmail.com if you have any additional questions!

Chetznia Gunder

11/24/2021 01:32:48 pm

I am interested in equine therapy

11/24/2021 04:47:01 pm

Hi Chetznia,
We offer online equine bodywork certification courses including massage, kinesiology taping, craniosacral therapy, body alignment, cold laser therapy, Reiki and nutrition.
Our courses can be completed fully from your location and they never expire so you can work at your own pace and will always have access to the material.
You can view all our equine courses via this link: https://holistic-animal-studies-by-angels-animals-llc.thinkific.com/collections?category=courses
If you have any additional questions, feel free to email us at holisticanimalstudies@gmail.com

Jennifer Hart

3/23/2022 04:25:37 am

Hello there. Ive been doing massage for 13 years. I’m ready to massage horses for a living. I need help in what direction to go. Where to start.

3/23/2022 11:06:32 am

Hi Jennifer! Thanks for leaving a comment! Sounds like our Equine Massage Certification course would be a great fit for you.
It is a 150 hour course that qualifies you to become a member of International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork (IAAMB), purchase liability insurance, and then start your own practice.
After you complete our course(s), we will help you find a mentor in your area if needed. We add you to our list of practitioners and we also add you to our private FB group where you can interact with other students and practitioners. It is a great community of people who help each other succeed.
Most animal massage therapists are self employed and we cover how to start and run a business in the course.
 
The course is 100% online, and doesn't expire so you can start anytime and work at your own pace.

You can enroll in a free preview of the course, view the full curriculum and the payment options through this link:
https://holistic-animal-studies-by-angels-animals-llc.thinkific.com/courses/equine-massage-certification-course?ref=
 
If you have any questions after looking everything over just let me know. We are looking forward to having you in the program!

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