Equine Sports Massage Diploma This five-day intensive course is open to qualified Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Osteopaths and is taught on a one-to-one basis followed by in-depth case studies for three months.  Students are required to have a good knowledge and experience of various equine disciplines and have dedication to succeed. The course will cover Equine Anatomy & Physiology, Massage Techniques and Contraindications, Trigger/Pressure Point Work, Soft Tissue Release as well as Pre & Post Competition Massage, Passive Stretching & Mobilising Routines.  Business Planning & Marketing are also discussed throughout the duration of the course. Students will be expected to study and produce typed essays on Equine Anatomy (Muscular & Skeletal), Skin, Respiratory, Circulatory, Digestive and Lymphatic Systems before commencement of the course.  These essays will form part of the final portfolio. During the initial five days there is continued practical hands-on experience, along with field work, which will be invaluable to the successful completion of the Diploma.  On the final day students are expected to complete a 2½-hour written paper together with a practical examination. After these initial study days a comprehensive portfolio should be submitted, within three to six months, for final assessment. You will also be required to produce a 3-5000 word ‘Case Study Report’ outlining, in detail, one of your chosen case studies in order to be awarded the qualification and insurance details. The portfolio should contain written and photographic evidence of 10 equine case studies. It also should include the typed essays produced for the pre-course homework & Case Study Report.