TEXTBOOK			THE (HOW TO) MANUAL OF SPORTS MASSAGE FOR THE EQUINE ATHELETE - MARY A. SCHREIBER, CANDELWYCK PRESS, MIDDLEBURG, VA
DAY 1			Distribution of course materials.
			History of massage and its use on animals.
			Review of promotional video - detailing the founding of Equissage and its achievements.
			Introduction to sports massage for humans, including practical application of the recognized strokes used in the therapy.
			Review of the video: Sports Massage For the Equine Athlete".
DAY 2			Instructor demonstration of Equissage on Equine Subject, with questions and answers and "hands on" opportunities for all students.
DAY 3			Instruction on equine muscle anatomy and physiology. Instruction on Stress Point Therapy.
			Discussion (and "hands on" opportunities) of therapeutic sequence of the application of equine sports massage.
DAY 4			In depth review of the equine muscle system, including instruction on the performance problems caused when particular muscles are not functioning with full capacity. More "hands on"...form and function.
DAY 5			Review of all material covered thus far...Exam.
			Day long practical application on various equine subjects.
			Course concludes with discussion of successful business and marketing plans, including advertising and promotional guidelines and ongoing plans for development of ESMT network.