In early 1990 the company
began gaining national media attention and was subsequently featured in Sports Illustrated
(July 16, 1990), and on ABC Televisions National Health Show, and in numerous cable television
documentaries. In 1990 Equissage produced a full length instructional video on equine massage techniques.
The video had world wide distribution and as a result, Equssage was invited to participate via
demonstration at Equitana 91 in Essen, Germany. Since that time the company has given clinics and
seminars nationwide, and has worked as the offical massage therapists at such notable shows as the
Gold Cup at Devon, PA. In 1991 the company introduced the nations first training program in equine
sports massage therapy. The program has been a huge success, with more than 800 therapists worldwide,
who have earned thier certification through Equissage.The major emphasis in the Equine Sports Massage Therapy Certification Program is on the application
of massage techniques and massage strokes. As a necessary preface to this segment of the program it is
vital that students be familiar with basic physiology of muscles, the location of major muscle groups,
and aware of the specific conditions which may affect the horse if these groups become strained, pulled,
tired,tence,sore, or not adequately nourished through good blood circulation.
The certification program consists of one week (five days) of intensive classroom study and individualized practical application. Class size is limited to seven candidates. Both the classroom and pratical application segments are conducted at Equissage's equine facility in Round Hill, Virginia. Exclusive of travel and lodging expenses, the cost of Equissage's ESMT Certification Program is $795.00, which includes a $100.00 non refundable deposit due at the time of enrollment. VISA and Mastercard are accepted.
