This comprehensive one year program will equip you with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the equine massage field. Taught by experienced practitioners, you'll gain hands-on mastery of techniques that promote equine comfort, performance, and recovery. Through practical instruction, you'll learn to identify areas of tension, develop targeted massage plans, and manage a range of equine musculoskeletal issues.
As part of the Equine Massage Therapy program, you will complete a field placement where you will be required to complete 25 massages (minimum of 45 hours) on horses and a portfolio of work to show evidence of learning.
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will receive a certificate in Equine Massage Therapy.
50% or better in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2
50% or better in Math 20-1 or Math 20-2
50% or better in one of Biology 20, Chemistry 20, or Science 20
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement
Please refer to the current Fee Schedule for complete details.
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology offers over 450 awards, valued at $500,000+ in scholarships, bursaries and prizes. Thanks to our industry partners, alumni, and friends of Olds College we are fortunate to offer a generous student awards program to students.
For additional information on scholarships, bursaries and prizes at Olds College, visit Scholarships & Awards.
Entrance awards range from $250 - $1,500 for students applying for the upcoming academic year and have paid the tuition deposit by the deadline.
For information on how to apply for government student loans, financial aid or for help with financial planning, visit our Student Funding page.
For course descriptions and requisites, view the Academic Calendar.
Academic Calendar: Equine Massage Therapy Certificate
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Admitted students should be aware of occupational programs where potential for exposure to animals with disease/infection is high. Please read more about program specific Immunization Information.
Find out when your term start and end dates are, so that you know when you are expected to be in attendance. For more information, please review the Program Dates & Fee Schedule.
You will be registered into your classes automatically. This will happen approximately 1 month prior to the start-date for your program. You will be notified once you have been timetabled into your courses. You will be able to see your class schedule in your My Olds College account. If you need to make any changes to your class registration, please contact the Office of the Registrar.
Horse Boarding Information
Olds College's horse boarding services are available to students and include hay, shavings, shelter and bedding.
