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Registered Equine Massage Therapists and the IFREMT
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Registered Equine Massage Therapist is a member of the
International
Federation of Registered Equine Massage Therapists (IFREMT). As
such, they have been educated intensively in an IFREMT approved
institution and have passed theoretical and practical registration
examinations held by the IFREMT. All Registered Equine Massage
Therapists must abide by the standards of practice and the code of
ethics of the IFREMT and be active in the enhancement of knowledge and
the advancement of equine massage therapy as a profession. The IFREMT acts as a governing body for the practice of Registered
Equine Massage Therapy. The IFREMT sets standardized educational
requirements, registration examinations and standards and codes of
practice for its members, thereby ensuring that the public receives a
high level of skill and knowledge from its members. The IFREMT is also
dedicated to the education of the public about equine massage therapy
and the advancement of the profession as a whole and is working
towards legislating and regulating the practice of equine massage
therapy to ensure that their members are providing the highest quality
of service.
Though each therapist’s style will differ from another therapist, all
Registered Equine Massage Therapists have the same education
background. Registered Equine Massage Therapists are required to
complete 2200 hours of training at an IFREMT approved school. The
curriculum includes both in-class and hands-on training in:
- Equine Anatomy - 285 Hours
- Equine Physiology - 285 Hours
- Equine Pathology - 290 Hours
- Conformation And Kinesiology - 130 Hours
- Equine Massage Theory And Techniques - 300 Hours
- Equine Massage Treatments - 325 Hours
- Hydrotherapy - 55 Hours
- Equine Behaviour - 90 Hours
- Equine Management 1 & 2 - 225 Hours
- Terminology - 35 Hours
- Professionalism And Ethics - 30 Hours
- Business Management - 25 Hours
- Research Component - 125 Hours
Non-registered Equine Massage Therapists have varying degrees of
knowledge and training, however there is no way of knowing before
hand. It is ultimately the owner’s decision as to which therapist they
choose; however, keep in mind that a Registered Equine Massage
Therapist comes with the support of the IFREMT.
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