Sports Massage for Racehorses
Sports Massage for Racehorses is another high quality career course offered by Equi-Ed aimed at the Further Education student working in the racing industry.
The study incorporates a variety of massage styles but with a main focus on Sports Massage in preparing the racehorse for optimum athletic performance and recovery.
The course is also underpinned by anatomy & physiology. Aspiring Therapists for the Racing Industry, Trainers, Head/Travelling staff, Work Riders and Jockey's might be very well suited to this training to help performance and welfare in their sport.
Training Programme
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The course is delivered over one Module of 5 days ‘Attended Learning’ where we focus on theory and practical massage followed by a period of ‘Distance Learning’ in which you will complete assignments and field based case studies with racehorses. This leads to a final theory and practical assessment. The earliest completion period realistically is 6 months but this really depends on your lifestyle and the time you can allocate to studying – you may be able to complete earlier than 6 months. We are very flexible to suit your needs!
Graduates may progress onto level 5 study after a period of working in the industry as a Therapist if it is their intention to become a fully immersed Therapist incorporating Massage and Rehabilitation with the option to attend the full range of CPD (continuing professional development) one day courses.
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You are however still equipped to massage horses after taking this Sports Massage for Racehorses course.
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This course is a UK Level 4 nationally accredited training course, equivalent to a Level 5/6 course in Ireland.
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Please contact Therese at Equi-Ed on the contact page of this website for further course details, dates and fees
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