Training & Enquiries

We only run member training days but please contact Mary:

Mary Bromiley
Combleigh Farm
Wheddon Cross
Minehead
Somerset.
TA24 7AT

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Contact ESMA

If you have any other enquiries regarding ESMA please contact, with a self addressed envelope;

ESMA Secretary
Haycroft Barn
Lower Wick
Dursley
Glos.
GL11 6DD

Training and Enquiries

TRAINING CRITERIA FOR ESMA MEMBERS

Members must have attained the following:

  • 5 GCSE PASSES OR PROOF OF EQUIVALENT EDUCATIONAL STANDARD
  • A DIPLOMA IN HUMAN ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND MASSAGE
  • BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE ON COMMENCEMANT OF THE EQUINE COURSE
  • EQUINE ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND MASSAGE DIPLOMA EXAMINATION BY ITEC, AN INDEPENDENT EXAMINING BODY
  • A MINIMUM OF 4 YEARS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH HORSES TO A HIGH STANDARD, PREFERABLY IN A PROFESSIONAL YARD
  • KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE OF AT LEAST SIX OF THE FOLLOWING:
    • One day eventing
    • Three day eventing
    • Harness racing
    • Driving
    • Show Jumping
    • Showing
    • Gymkhana/Prince Philip cup
    • Dressage
    • Long distance/endurance
    • Polo Racing (flat or NH)
    • Team chasing
    • Point-to-pointing
    • Hunter trials

EQUINE SPORTS MASSAGE COURSE CONTENT

Theory

Anatomy:

  • The skeletal, muscular, vascular and lymphatic systems of the equine
  • The respiratory and digestive systems
  • Equine terminology
  • Equine surface anatomy
  • Skin and skin reflexes
  • Foot and hind feet, hoof angles
  • Equine biomechanics

Massage:

  • Effleurage; kneading; hacking; cupping; petrissage; frictions
  • Effects on the equine
  • Contraindications
  • Mechanical massage

General

  • Application of the Veterinary Act
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Hygiene
  • Dress and safety
  • Owner relationship
  • Record keeping

Practical

Massage

  • Equine body massage, al techniques
  • Frictions
  • Passive movements
  • Passive stretches
  • Movement appreciation
  • Massage regime Pre and post competition for the various equine disciplines
  • Saddle fitting

Examination

  • Three hour written paper
  • Practical massage exam
  • Vive voce with a Veterinary Surgeon
  • Thesis relevant to the course or case studies