Equine Massage Certification Course

Our Equine Massage Certification Course is a comprehensive 200-hour professional training program designed for those who want to confidently and safely support horses through therapeutic massage and holistic bodywork.

This course is ideal for horse owners, equine professionals, bodyworkers, veterinary support staff, trainers, barn managers, rescue workers, and anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of equine anatomy, movement, stress patterns, and hands-on wellness techniques.

Throughout the program, you’ll learn how to evaluate the horse’s body, identify areas of tension and restriction, apply appropriate massage techniques, and create thoughtful sessions that support comfort, mobility, nervous system balance, recovery, performance, and overall well-being.

This certification course is:

• Fully online
• Self-paced
• Start anytime
• Lifetime access
• 200 hours of training
• Approved through NCBTMB for continuing education credits for Licensed Massage Therapists
• Eligible for membership through the International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork
• Eligible for membership through the International Association of Holistic Animal Practitioners
• Recognized by IAHAP as qualifying education to sit for the Animal Massage Board Exam

Students who complete this course will have the educational foundation to pursue professional membership opportunities and may be eligible to sit for the IAHAP Animal Massage Board Exam, helping establish greater credibility and professional recognition in the field of holistic animal care.

Because the course is self-paced and includes lifetime access, you can begin whenever you’re ready and move through the material in a way that fits your schedule. Whether your goal is to start an equine massage business, add animal bodywork to your existing practice, support horses in training or rehabilitation, or simply help your own horses feel their best, this program gives you the knowledge and hands-on skills to begin that journey with confidence.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong foundation in equine massage, body awareness, safe handling, observation, palpation, session planning, and professional application so you can begin working with horses in a thoughtful, ethical, and effective way.