Learn to massage your horse in an affordable & fun 1/2 day clinic!
This clinic format arose naturally from Mercedes' equine massage practice and her love of teaching. She has always viewed her horse owner clients as integral partners in their horses' massage programs, teaching them specific techniques to use in between visits by Mercedes.
Participants will learn:
- the benefits of equine massage
- how to massage your horse effortlessly
- when & where to massage
- basic massage strokes
- what your horse is telling you during a massage
- massage techniques for common issues, such as girthiness
- how to combine grooming & massage to save time
Clinic Format & Details (flyer available here):
- Four-hour clinic
- Up to 12 participants (children must be 12+ & be accompanied by parent/guardian)
- Participants will team up in two's, working first on one horse during the first half of the clinic, then the other horse during the second half of the clinic (one person will hold the horse while the other practices the technique being taught; each participant will end up practicing techniques on two horses)
- Participants should be comfortable with lots of standing
- Discount rates available to non-profits
- Clinics are offered in Montgomery, Frederick, Carroll, Washington, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, and Prince George's counties. (Other areas by request; a travel charge may apply outside the regular clinic regions).
- Download a PDF flyer here.
**To more information or to book a clinic at your barn, call or email Mercedes: 301-216-2612, info@thebetteranimal.com
Note: This clinic is designed so that horse owners can learn basic massage techniques. It is not a professional certification course & does not teach the skills necessary to engage in professional equine massage. It is, however, a good introduction to massage for anyone who may be thinking about taking a professional equine massage certification course.
