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3 classes are offered by The School of Equine Massage and Rehabilitation Therapies:
7 day program. Graduates receive a certificate: Certified Equine Massage Therapy or in BC Certified Equine Myo-Massage Therapy
6 week program (Monday-Friday). Graduated receive a certificate: Certified Advanced Equine Sports Massage and Vertebral Realignment Therapy
Vertebral Realignment course – only graduates from the 7 day class may participate in this class. It is included in the 6 week program. Vertebral Realignment Certificate.
Information on the 6 week program can be accessed by clicking on this link:
https://equinerehab.ca/extended-massage-course-information/
information on the vertebral realignment program can be accessed by clicking on this link:
https://equinerehab.ca/vertebral-realignment-course-information/
Information regarding the 7 day class can be found on the homepage:
https://www.equinerehab.ca/wp/index.php
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
Every single course location is posted on this site. All addresses are posted below, underneath each course date
Complete directions can be located by clicking the Courses tab at the top of this page, then scroll down to the course you are interested in, then scroll across to “course locations”
If a course has posted accommodations information, you may contact the facility and inquire as to availability of accommodations.
Accommodations are the responsibility of students. Be sure to indicate to the facility that you are taking the course with Sidonia.
All meals are also the responsibility of students.
For all 2021 classes, a $100 non-refundable deposit will be due with the application form for all classes. a refund will only be issued if a class has been cancelled – this is fair and reasonable. Please view the full cancellation policy by clicking on the link below:
https://equinerehab.ca/refund-policy/
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/
Classes will be assessed and will not be confirmed until 3 weeks prior to the course start date.
2 weeks prior to the course date is when the remaining payment is due.
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 that means that the course is confirmed. if you are registering for a class in this time period, payment in full is due with the application form.
With regard to COVID-19:
The School will follow any and all provincial and federal health mandates as we all strive together to stop the spread of the virus.
The more healthy people there are, the more people there will be around to enjoy horses!
One of the changes with the classes will be classroom time will be taught outside or in a large space that may be challenging to heat, so be prepared with weather smart clothing and please bring your own chair.
Masks will be supplied for all students along with hand sanitizer. Full social distancing measures will be taken very seriously, wearing of masks at this time is mandatory and will continue to be so until the Province’s health authority deems it safe to longer wear a mask. If a student cannot wear a mask due to a health concern, the student will wear (and supply their own) face shield.
7 day course:
Tthe 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.
6 week course:
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. All of the information in the 7 day class is included in the 6 week program. The 7 day class is not a prerequisite. The Vertebral Realignment course is included in the 6 week program. For more information on this course, please click on the link below:
https://equinerehab.ca/extended-massage-course-information/
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 30 years. 20 years ago, she took an introductory to massage course taught by a fellow RMT.
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 5 months of the year) in Cottam, Ontario with her amazing husband, her band of 5 horses, their orange tabby “Kalee” the wild turkeys, coyotes, migratory birds that come to the feeders and any other critters that like to visit.
3 Courses are offered:
7 day classes
8am-5pm daily – last day course is done by noon
No prerequisites – on line pre-course homework
Cost: $975 + Prov. Tax
6 week courses
Mondays-Thursdays, 8am-5pm Fridays 8am-12pm
No prerequisites – on line pre-course homework
$3499 + GST or HST
Vertebral Realignment (Equine Chiropractic Course)
Prerequisite is the 7 day massage course taught by Sidonia – no exceptions
VR course is included in the 6 week course
Cost: $700 + Prov. Tax
Course information can be accessed by clicking: https://equinerehab.ca/vertebral-realignment-course-information/
Course dates are posted below – just scroll down please
if course is posted as “open”, it means there is room in a class, tentative means a facility has not yet confirmed the class. When the facility has confirmed the course, it will be posted as “Open”. Once a class is full it will be posted as “full”
7 day Massage course schedule
The 6 week advanced course schedule is posted below the 7 day schedule, just scroll down!
2021:
March 13-19, 2021 – Toronto – open
8am-5pm (last day is 8am-noon)
Raynham Stables
13955 Concession 8, Noble (Shomberg), ON
http://www.raynhamstables.com/
Closed herd
No accommodations on site
March 22-28, 2021 – Edmonton – Open
8am-5pm daily (last day is 8am-noon)
W.E.L.C.A. – Whitemud Equine Learning Centre
12504 Fox Drive
Closed herd
Self contained RV sites available:
Contact Diane at: ed.admin@welca.ca
May 08-14, 2021 – Ladysmith (Vancouver Island) – Open
8am-5pm daily (last day is 8am-noon)
Takala Trails Ranch
5735 Takala Rd, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1M2
http://www.takalatrailsranch.com
If you wish to bring your horse to this course, you may contact Mary
There are also accommodations available on site. For rates, contact Mary
Mary Carr: mcmarycarr@gmail.com
1-250-245-4864
May 31-June 06, 2021 – Ellershouse, NS – Open
8am-5pm daily (last day is 8am-noon)
Serenity Acres Family Ranch
7321 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Ellershouse
This is a closed herd facility, no outside horses on site
https://serenityacresranch.com/
There may be limited accommodations available on site and possibly RV sites
Please contact Kristy at: serenityacresfamilyranch.com
June 07-13, 2021 – Guelph – Open
8am-5pm daily (last day is 8am-noon)
Old Orchard Farm
12386 1st Line Nassagaweya, Milton, ON
Limited accommodations available.
RV sites available
Contact Linda at: linda@oldorchardfarm.ca
July 25-31, 2021 – Langley, BC – Open
8am-5pm daily (last day is 8am-noon)
Valley Therapeutic Riding Association
3330 – 256th Street, Langley, BC
Closed herd
RV site may be available.
Contact Julie at: juliemat777@gmail.com
September 11-17, 2021 – Calgary, AB – Open
8am-5pm daily (last day is 8am-noon)
Westridge Farms
146139 192 St W, Priddis
Closed herd
Self contained RV sites available
Contact Carol at: carolhall@shaw.ca
September 18-24, 2021 – Edmonton – Open
8am-5pm daily (last day is 8am-noon)
W.E.L.C.A. – Whitemud Equine Learning Centre
12504 Fox Drive
Closed herd
Self contained RV sites available:
Contact Diane at: ed.admin@welca.ca
October 02-08, 2021 – Guelph – open
8am-5pm daily (last day is 8am-noon)
Old Orchard Farm
12386 1st Line Nassagaweya, Milton, ON
Limited accommodations available.
RV sites available
Contact Linda at: linda@oldorchardfarm.ca
October 16-22, 2021 – Ottawa – tentative
8am-5pm (last day is 8am-noon)
location to be announced
6 week advanced equine massage schedule
(The Vertebral Realignment Course is included in the 6 week course)
2021:
March 29-May 07, 2021 – Langley, BC – Open
Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm daily, Fridays, 8am-12
Valley Therapeutic Riding Association
3330 – 256th Street, Langley, BC
Closed herd
RV site may be available.
Contact Julie at: juliemat777@gmail.com
June 14-July 23, 2021 – Guelph, ON – Open
Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm daily, Fridays 8am-12
Old Orchard Farm
12386 1st Line Nassagaweya, Milton, ON
Limited accommodations available
Contact Linda at: linda@oldorchardfarm.ca
August 02-September 10 , 2020 – Edmonton, AB – Open
Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm daily, Fridays 8am-12
W.E.L.C.A. – Whitemud Equestrian Learning Centre
12504 Fox Drive
Closed herd
Self contained RV sites available.
Contact Diane at: ed.admin@welca.ca
Vertebral Realignment Schedule:
These classes are only for graduates from the 7 day equine massage program taught by Sidonia – no exceptions
2021:
April 12-16, 2021 – Langley, BC – Open
Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm daily, Fridays, 8am-12
Valley Therapeutic Riding Association
3330 – 256th Street, Langley, BC
Closed herd
RV site may be available.
Contact Julie at: juliemat777@gmail.com
June 28-July 02 , 2021 – Guelph, ON – Open
Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm daily, Fridays 8am-12
Old Orchard Farm
12386 1st Line Nassagaweya, Milton, ON
Limited accommodations available
Contact Linda at: linda@oldorchardfarm.ca
August 16-20, 2020 – Edmonton, AB – Open
Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm daily, Fridays 8am-12
W.E.L.C.A. – Whitemud Equestrian Learning Centre
12504 Fox Drive
Closed herd
Self contained RV sites available.
Contact Diane at: ed.admin@welca.ca
Course fees:
$100 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration (refunded if class is cancelled)
Remaining balance is due 2 weeks prior to course start date
You can view the full Refund and Cancellation Policy here: https://equinerehab.ca/refund-policy/
7 day course:
$975 + Provincial taxes GST/HST
BC and AB: $975 + 5% GST ($48.75) = $1023.75
ON: $975 + 13% HST ($126.75) = $1101.75
NS: $975 + 15% HST ($146.25) = $1121.25
6 week advanced course:
$3499 + Provincial taxes GST/HST
BC and AB:
$3499 + 5% GST ($174.95) = $3673.95
ON: $3499 + 13% HST ($454.87) = $3953.87
Vertebral Realignment course:
$700 + Provincial taxes GST/HST
BC and AB:
$700 + 5% GST ($35) = $735
ON:
$700 + 13% HST ($91) = $791
what are the payment options?
interac e-transfers to: info@equinerehab.ca
Visa / MasterCard – Click here to pay online by credit card
Check, money order mailed to address on application form
Click the following link to make your online payment via credit card:
Application form
You will need to either fill out the on line form or print form and either mail the form to the address on the application form or e-mail the form to: info@equinerehab.ca
Where are courses located?
Every single course location is posted on the web site with the course address on the homepage.
More detailed directions are located on the individual course location pages.
For example, if you wanted to locate the Edmonton 7 day course location:
At the top of the page, click on “Courses”, then scroll down to “7 Day Course”, then scroll over to “Course locations”, then scroll to “Edmonton”
If possible, please view the web site on a larger device like an iPad, tablet, laptop, computer.
This cell phone friendly page was created for quick reference information only.
All course information is already posted on the web site for you, the horse lover who is looking for a natural way to help the horses.
Read the information about the courses and what is offered so you will be fully informed.
The homepage has all the 7 day course information posted and the 6 week advanced course has its own link:
https://equinerehab.ca/extended-massage-course-information/
If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail anytime by clicking on the contact section
You may text at: 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