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The complete course schedule along the locations of all courses are all located on this page – just scroll down!
3 classes are offered by The School of Equine Massage and Rehabilitation Therapies:
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1) Equine Massage Course – this is a 6 day very intense course.
Graduates receive a certificate: Certified Equine Massage Therapy or in BC: Certified Equine Massage Body Worker
The complete massage of the horse, 10 safe stretches, massage theory, scar tissue work, trigger point relief, colic relief, 10 treatments for common issues, hydrotherapy, lymphatic drainage, business, and the full color manual written by the instructor of this course. The homepage of the site has all the course information. Certificate: Certified Equine Massage Therapist (BC: Certified Equine Massage Body Worker)
Classes are from 8am-5pm daily – last day course is done by noon No prerequisites – on line pre-course homework
Cost: $995 + Prov. Tax
Payment in full is required upon registration of which $100 is non-refundable.
Information regarding the shorter 6 day class can be found on the homepage: https://www.equinerehab.ca/wp/index.php
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2) 6 Week Professional Equine Advanced Massage Program (Monday-Friday).
Graduated receive a certificate: Certified Advanced Equine Sports Massage and Vertebral Realignment Therapist
In the province of BC: Certified Advanced Equine Sports Massage and Vertebral Realignment Body Worker
The 6 Day Equine Massage Course is NOT a prerequisite
6 Week Professional Equine Massage Program: This course is designed for the people who want a career in the equine massage industry. It is heavily inlaid with business acumen to prepare students for their future career. Of course this Program has loads more information than the shorter Massage Course and includes: the complete massage of the horse, over 50 safe stretches, massage theory, trigger point relief, colic relief, 30 treatments for issues, lymphatic drainage, the Vertebral Realignment (chiropractic) course, saddle fit, equine behavior, horse handling, gait analysis, conformation analysis, palpation of boney landmarks, multiple assessment techniques, the painting of the horse, sheath/teat cleaning, advanced business acumen, record keeping, client files, owner’s reports, advanced case history, advanced equine anatomy. Comes with multiple full color manuals – 2 which have been written by the instructor of this course. Students need to have the ability to use a USB stick as the DVDs are now on this device. If a student does not have access to a computer during the course, please inform Sidonia immediately, and alternative arrangements can be made – no problem! This course program is 325 hours in total with both pre-course homework, classroom time and at home assignments.
Classes are Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Fridays are concluded no later than noon.
There is one long weekend in this course Friday of week 5 and Monday of week 6. Students will be researching natural health modalities and presenting their findings in the final week of the Program during a 30 minutes presentation. We can all learn about what other resources can be used to enhance our offerings for our equine clients!
There are no prerequisites for this Program
The 6 Day Equine Massage Course is Not a prerequisite.
Pre-course homework will help students prepare for this Program.
Course cost: $3999 + Provincial tax. $500 non-refundable deposit is due with the application and the remaining
balance is due 2 weeks prior to the course start date.
Information on the 6 Week Professional Equine Massage Program can be accessed by clicking on this link:
https://equinerehab.ca/extended-massage-course-information/
3) Vertebral Realignment Program:
This course is included in the 6 Week Professionals Program.
On the third week of the Program, Sidonia allows graduates from the shorter Equine Massage Course to attend this week only alongside the students that are attending the 6 Week Professionals Program. Only graduates from the Massage Course may join this class – no exceptions. It is included in the 6 week program. Vertebral Realignment Certificate.
Classes are Monday-Friday with Friday concluding no later than noon.
$900 + Provincial tax. Payment in full is due upon registration.
Information on the vertebral realignment program can be accessed by clicking on this link:
https://equinerehab.ca/vertebral-realignment-course-information/
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You may register for any class that has not started – even the day before – there are never any cut off dates for registration The only prerequisite for classes is the on line pre-course homework. When a student registers for a course and the deposit is paid, an e-mail is sent with the password to the on line pre-course homework.
Every single course location is posted on this site – just scroll down.
Please view the full cancellation policy by clicking on the link below:
https://equinerehab.ca/refund-policy/
If a course is cancelled, all fees are returned to all registrants of the course – right away. This includes registrants of the 6 Week Program. This is only fair!
After receipt of your application form, you will be given the password for the pre-course homework. This may take up to 24 hours as each application form needs to be processed.
On line application form: https://equinerehab.ca/online-application-form/
If you are registering for a class less than two weeks prior to the course start date, and the class is still posted on the site, then it means that the course is confirmed and is moving forward. You can always double check by sending an e-mail or text.
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The Instructor: Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, CCF.
Sidonia is a board certified (human) registered massage therapist with 2200 hours of training and has been working with soft tissue for over 34 years. 24 years ago, she took an introductory to massage course taught by a fellow RMT, and then she was off to the races! Through years of work, Sidonia transposed multiple massage techniques and treatments from human to the horse. The greatest teachers have been the horses. We can learn so very much from them if we but listen and respond to their needs. The act of an animal of prey to show a natural predator their areas of pain is an amazing, humbling experience. Every. Single. Time. This happens. Come and share this experience!
She holds a Diploma with Distinction from the University of Guelph in Equine Health Sciences, She has her EAGALA level II Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Training, She is also a certified coach practitioner through the Certified Coaches Federation. When she is not traveling, she resides (for 6 months of the year) in Cottam, Ontario with her amazing husband, her band of 5 horses, their Kengal “Koda”, his Kitty (Pheral), the wild turkeys, migratory birds that come to the feeders and any other critters that like to visit.
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Definitions:
“Open” means there is room in a class and you may submit your application
“Full” means a course is full. People can request to be put on a cancellation list.
“Awaiting confirmation” means a course has yet to be confirmed by the facility. As soon as the class is confirmed, it will be posted as “open” and applications will then be accepted
“Closed Herd” means you may not bring your horse to the course.
No one ever needs to bring a horse to any courses as the facility provides the horses we work upon.
If a facility has accommodations available, the contact information will be posted. Accommodations are the responsibility of students.
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2025 – 6 Day Equine Massage Course Schedule
(The 6 Week Professional Program dates are listed below)
This is the Full and Complete course schedule for 2025. No more classes will be added.
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June 09-14, 2025 – Brandon, MB – Closed – Applications are no longer accepted
Class is 8am-5pm daily, the final day of class is concluded no later than noon
Prairie Breeze Stables
Baker Road, Brandon, MB R7A 5Y4
https://www.prairiebreezestables.com
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June 21-26, 2025 – Guelph – Open – Applications are accepted and this course is Confirmed
Class is 8am-5pm daily, the final day of class is concluded no later than noon
Old Orchard Farm
12386 1st Line Nassagaweya, Milton, ON
RV sites available Contact Linda at: linda@oldorchardfarm.ca
There may be rooms available at the main house. Please contact Linda at: linda@oldorchardfarm.ca
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June 30-July 05, 2025 – Nova Scotia – Open – Applications are accepted and this course is Confirmed
Eastern Shore Equestrian Centre
7153 Highway 207 West Chezzetcook, Porters Lake, NS B0J 1N0,
Both boarding of horses and RV sites are available
Please contact Kara McNeil for pricing and availability at:
e-mail: cedarlakestablesns@gmail.com
phone: (902) 802-8674
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September 08-13, 2025 – Calgary/Priddis – Open – Applications are accepted
Class is 8am-5pm daily, the final day of class is concluded no later than noon
Westridge Farms
146139 192 St W, Priddis
Closed herd – no outside horses
RV space may be available. Please contact:
Carol at: carolhall@shaw.ca
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A 3 weekend course on Vancouver Island! September 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, 2025 – Open – applications are accepted
Takala Trails Ranch
5735 Takala Rd, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1M2
Class is 8am-5pm daily, the final day of class is concluded no later than noon
This class is being taught by an approved instructor who is a graduate
from the School of Equine Massage and Rehabilitation Therapies – Nicole Ballegeer
The course content is exactly the same and you may use this web site for course content information and homework.
Graduates may add their names to the directory listing.
The application form is filled out on this web site; however, payment is sent to Nicole.
Please contact Nicole directly at: nicole.islandequine@gmail.com
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2025 – 6 Week Professional Advanced Equine Massage Program Schedule
For course information click on this link: https://equinerehab.ca/extended-massage-course-information/
(The Vertebral Realignment Course is included in the 6 week course)
These are the only two locations this course will be offered in Canada for 2025
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Edmonton, AB: July 21 – August 29, 2025 – Open – Applications are accepted
Classes are Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-12pm
Whitemud Equine Learning Centre (WELCA)
12510 Fox Drive, Edmonton, AB
Closed herd
Self-contained RV spaces are available. Please contact Christy at: info@welca.ca
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Guelph, ON: September 29-November 07, 2025 – Open – Applications are accepted
Classes are Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-12pm
Old Orchard Farm
12386 1st Line Nassagaweya, Milton, ON
You may be able to bring your horse; however, there are over 100 horses on site
no need for anyone to bring a horse RV space may be available, accommodations on site (room for rent) may be available
Contact Linda at: linda@oldorchardfarm.ca
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2025 – Vertebral Realignment Schedule:
These classes are only for graduates from the Equine Massage Course taught by Sidonia – no exceptions
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August 04-08, 2025 – Edmonton, AB, – Open – Accepting applications
Class is from Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-12pm
Whitemud Equine Learning Centre (WELCA)
12510 Fox Drive, Edmonton, AB
Closed herd
Self-contained RV spaces are available. Please contact Christy at: info@welca.ca
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September 15-19, 2025 – Brandon, MB – Open – Accepting applications
Class are Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm Friday 8am-12pm
Prairie Breeze Stables
Baker Road, Brandon, MB R7A 5Y4
https://www.prairiebreezestables.com
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Guelph, ON: October 13-17, 2025 – Open – Applications are accepted
Classes are Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-12pm
Old Orchard Farm
12386 1st Line Nassagaweya, Milton, ON
You may be able to bring your horse; however, there are over 100 horses on site – no need for anyone to bring a horse
RV space may be available, accommodations on site (room for rent) may be available
Contact Linda at: linda@oldorchardfarm.ca
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Course fees:
6 Day Equine Massage Course:
BC, AB, SK, MB: $995 + 5% GST ($49.95) = $1044.75
Ontario: $995 + 13% HST ($129.35) = $1124.35
Nova Scotia: $995 + 14% HST ($139.30) = $1134.30
Payment in full is required upon registration.
Should a student need to cancel, $100 of the course fee is non-refundable.
For any graduate of a previous Equine Massage Course taught by Sidonia McIntyre who has graduated with the last 3 years and would like to retake the Course, they qualify for a $300 discount or if they wish to upgrade their knowledge and take the Advanced Professional Program, this $300 discount is also applicable.
For those people wanting to start a business, on average, CEMT’s graduates from this course charge between $60-$80 per session .
At the completion of this course, graduates may charge for their services, and will receive a certificate:
Certified Equine Massage Therapist,
In BC, Certified Equine Massage Body Worker
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6 Week Professional Advanced Equine Massage Program Fee:
$3999.00 + applicable taxes:
AB: $3999 + 5% GST – $4198.95
ON: $3999 + 13% HST – $4518.87
$500 non-refundable deposit upon registration
Remaining balance is due 2 weeks prior to the course start
Graduates from the Advanced program typically charge between $125-$175 per session.
Vertebral Realignment course Fee:
The prerequisite for this course is the 6 Day Equine Massage Course.
This course is already included in the 6 Week Professional Advanced Equine Massage Program
$900 + Provincial taxes GST/HST
AB: $900 + 5% GST ($45) = $945
ON: $900 + 13% HST ($117) = $1017
Payment in full is due upon registration.
If a student needs to cancel, there is a $100 non-refundable fee.
what are the payment options?
E-transfers to: info@equinerehab.ca This is an auto-deposit account. No password is required
Credit Card via PayPal
Cheque or money order made payable to Sidonia McIntyre and mailed to: 2776 South Talbot Rd, Cottam, ON N0R 1B0
Cheques must be received no less than 2 weeks prior to the course start date
Application form
Click the link below to go to the application form:
https://equinerehab.ca/course-list/
If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail anytime by clicking on the contact section
You may text: 1-519-562-9992 Please be specific regarding which course and which location you are interested in attending.
Looking forward to meeting you in the real world of horses!!
Sidonia