- Equine sports massage therapists can charge fees ranging from $50.00 to $100.00 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Currently, there are no governing regulations regarding the certification of equine sports massage therapists. However, this doesn't mean that future regulations wont exist.
