Course curriculum
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01
Introduction to Equine Massage
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Resources
Show details- Animal Massage Laws by State (USA) FREE PREVIEW
- Manual for Download
- Recommendations
- FB Group for Practice Growth
- Consent and Release Form
- Practice Hours Log Sheet
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03
Equine Anatomy
Show details- Cellular Biology
- Cellular Biology Quiz
- Anatomy Terms
- Anatomy Terms Quiz
- Equine Integumentary System
- Integumentary System Quiz
- Equine Digestive System
- Digestive System Quiz
- Equine Respiratory System
- Respiratory System Quiz
- Equine Cardiovascular System
- Cardiovascular System Quiz
- Equine Lymphatic System
- Lymphatic System Quiz
- Equine Skeletal System
- Skeletal System Quiz
- Equine Musculature System
- Musculature System Quiz
- Equine Fascia, Tendons and Ligaments
- Fascia, Tendons and Ligaments Quiz
- Equine Nervous System
- Nervous System Quiz
- Massage and Anatomy
- Anatomy Workshop with Sharon Cooper
- Massage and Anatomy Quiz
- Optional Homework Assignment
- Horses Inside Out
- Palpation with Dr. Michele Broadhurst
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04
Evaluation
Show details- Causes and Evaluation of Lameness
- Causes and Determination of Lameness Download
- Causes and Evaluation of Lameness Quiz
- Common Stress Point Locations
- Palpating Stress Points
- Clip of Workshop
- Horse Gait Video
- Gaited Horse Videos
- Equine Pathology
- Pathology Quiz
- Vitals
- Vitals Quiz
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05
Getting Ready to Massage
Show details- Massage Preparation for the Therapist
- Massage Preparation Notes
- Massage Preparation for the Horse
- Massage Preparation Quiz
- Review of StripHair Tool
- View StripHair Tool
- Contraindications to Massage
- Pre-massage Evaluation
- The Power of Inent
- Proper Posture
- Palpation with Prosecco
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06
Foundation Massage Techniques
Show details- Foundation Massage Strokes
- Foundation Massage Techniques PowerPoint for Download
- Foundation Massage Quiz
- Homework
- Homework Example - Effleurage Strokes
- Homework Example - Kneading, Compression Strokes
- Homework Example - Muscle Squeezing, Picking Up, Wringing Strokes
- Homework Example - Shaking and Friction Strokes
- Homework Example - Skin Rolling and Vibration Strokes
- Homework Example - Tapotement Clapping, Cupping, Hacking and Beating Strokes
- Submit Foundation Strokes Homework Assignment
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07
Behavior, Handling and Safety
Show details- Equine Evolution and Body Language
- Evolution and Body Language Quiz
- Horse Personalities: Variations in Breeds (article)
- First Aid
- First Aid Quiz
- Proper Use of a Step Stool During Massage
- A Holistic Approach to Equine Nutrition
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08
Massage Techniques
Show details- Swedish Relaxation Massage
- Swedish Massage PowerPoint for Download
- Swedish Massage Quiz
- TMJ Massage
- TMJ Massage PowerPoint for Download
- TMJ Massage Quiz
- Shiatsu Massage Presentation
- Shiatsu pdf for download
- Shiatsu Demo
- Shiatsu Massage Quiz
- Myofascial Massage
- Myofascial Massage PowerPoint for Download
- Myofascial Massage Quiz
- Myofascial Massage Update
- Core Muscle Stim (Mechanical Massage) Demo
- Massage Tool Comparison
- Link to Mechanical Massage Tool
- Gua Sha Demo
- Aromatherapy
- Aromatherapy Quiz
- Full Massage Student Demo with Feedback
- Full Session Massage Examples
- Massage Guidelines for Different Disciplines
- Massage for Dressage Horses
- General Massage Session Guideline
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09
Supportive Therapies
Show details- Equine Biomechanics
- Biomechanics Quiz
- Cupping
- Stretches
- Stretches PowerPoint for Download
- Stretches Quiz
- Heat, Cold and Hydrotherapy
- Heat, Cold and Hydrotherapy Quiz
- Whole Body Vibrational Therapy
- EquiVibe Demo
- Whole Body Vibrational Therapy Quiz
- Laser and Red Light Therapy
- Laser and Red Light Therapy Notes
- Laser/Red Light Quiz
- Link to Laser
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10
Basic Saddle Fit
Show details- Basic Saddle Fit
- Saddle Fit Video
- Western Saddle Fit Video
- Saddle Fit Quiz
- Want to learn more?
- Kavallerie Saddle Pads
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11
Business, Record Keeping and More
Show details- Running a Business
- Scope of Practice
- Scope of Practice Quiz
- Code of Ethics
- Tips on Starting Your Practice
- Record Keeping
- Record Keeping PowerPoint for Download
- Cavanti Record Keeping Software
- Example Assessment Forms
- Veterinary Referral Letter Example
- Veterinary Treatment Letter Example
- Professional Groups and Insurance Options
- Certification Completion
- Case Study and Video Grading Rubric
- Case Study Example
- Full Session Example One
- Full Session Example Two
- Final Exam
- Submit your first Full Massage Video here
- Submit your Case Studies
- Submit your Second Full Massage Video
- Submit your Log Sheet
- Continuing Education Credits
- Consider Becoming an Affiliate!
- Affiliate Program Commission Schedule and Incentives
- Angel's Animals Apparel
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