Equine Massage Academy (EMA) is a leading international training provider in equine therapy related career courses and before that, it was the original pioneer of equine massage for horse owners training courses.
HOTA was designed purely for horse owners to bridge the gap between themselves and Therapists, Vets, Scientists etc, by creating an informed knowledge base underpinned by science, observational experience and industry expertise to further enhance the health and wellbeing of all horses. This is to benefit not only horse owners but also associated people such as grooms, riding instructors, stable staff etc, those who are around horses on a day-to-day basis who have a responsibility for their healthcare and performance.
Why HOTA?
Nowadays there is much conflicting information circulating within the entire media, on-line, magazines and so on, all of which can be overwhelming for both new and experienced horse owners. Attempting to understand this fast paced, rapidly changing and confusing environment driven by clever marketing campaigns isn’t easy and there seems to be a high price tag with everything ‘equestrian’ that promises miracle cures and enhanced performance.
We have taken the myth out of many of these confusing subjects to give you evidence based advice. Instead of being tempted into buying equipment, gadgets, training aids and so on, you can make your decisions from a place of knowledge. Much of this equipment is not necessary and some can actually be detrimental – we have seen this often in our professional work especially with equipment that has no scientific backing or research behind it being suggested and in use to “rehabilitate” horses.
HOTA Courses
Our courses are multimedia, delivered through a professional presentation by industry expert Instructors. Many courses have a hands-on practical element and will be delivered on site at a venue near you. Some are held on line over Zoom so you can learn and enjoy from the comfort of your own home. All are accompanied by a comprehensive training manual and certificate of attendance.
Whatever medium you chose to attend or online, you will not be disappointed with the training courses and the quality of the learning content, which mirrors the high standard of our professional courses. Accredited to level 3, you are guaranteed to receive a course with substance that is quality assured.
Our courses are based on:
Empathy, Integrity, Science and Alternative Approaches
COURSE CATEGORIES AND A LITTLE MORE INFORMATION (Please click on images below to find out more)
HEALTHCARE SERIES
Equine Massage for
Horse Owners
Pony Massage
for Children
Holistic Therapy for
all Breeding Stock
Equine Bit &
Bridle Assessment
Equine Nutrition for
Horse Owners
Equine Emergency
First Aid Certification
Colic & Gut Health
Botanical Choices for
Horse Owners
Phototherapy for
Animals
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE SERIES
Equine Anatomy &
Physiology
Equine Conformation
Biomechanics and
Beyond
Equine Water
Treadmill for Training
& Rehabilitation
Training & Rehabilitation from an
Anatomical
Perspective
The Full Extent of
Equine Lameness
MANAGEMENT SERIES
Racehorse to Riding
Horse Aftercare
Optimum Management
when Travelling
Horses
Optimum Horse Care
& Management
Buying a Horse -
All you need to Know
Paddock Management
for Equestrians
SEE OUR INSTRUCTORS AND COURSE AVAILABILITY
NORTH EAST/NORTHUMBERLAND
Trish Robson
email: robsonequinetherapy@yahoo.co.uk
Based: Otterburn, Northumberland
NORTH WEST / N.YORKS BORDER
Dianne Cornthwaite
pendleanimaltherapies@hotmail.com
Based: Northern Equine Therapy Centre, Settle
HUMBERSIDE & EAST MIDLANDS
Donna Barker
Based: Winterton, Scunthorpe
SOUTH WEST (coming soon)
Jo Willmington
email:jwequinemassage@gmail.com
F: @jwequineremedialandholisticmassage
Based: Bridgwater/Cannington
Please contact your local HOTA Instructor for:
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Course Availability & Fees
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Dates
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Venues
We also offer online courses for those who prefer to learn from the comfort of their own home, enjoy the full extent of the theory without any practical excercises, or for those who dont currently have an instructor in their region. The reduced course fee is reflective of the training being virtual. For these courses please contact:
or
Angela Hall (the founder of HOTA) at: