Why Choose EMA?

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Welcome to the Equine Massage Academy (EMA), one of the original specialist providers of equine education, trusted by students around the world for high-quality, evidence-informed learning and recognised as a benchmark for excellence.

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With over 50 specialist courses, EMA offers one of the most comprehensive equine education portfolios available. Whether you're taking your first steps as a horse owner or advancing to professional career qualifications and specialist CPD, you can continue developing your knowledge with one trusted learning provider throughout your equine journey.

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Our expert-led courses are designed to give you the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to improve equine welfare, wellbeing and performance through engaging video tuition and comprehensive downloadable manuals, allowing you to learn at your own pace and apply your knowledge with confidence.

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Our professional qualifications are non-regulated but are developed in line with relevant National Occupational Standards and mapped to regulated Level 3 to 6 learning outcomes and assessment criteria. Alongside these, our growing range of CPD courses enables equine professionals to continue expanding their expertise throughout their careers. Many of our CPD courses require no coursework or assignments—simply watch, learn and apply your new knowledge.

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Learn Your Way

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Study online from anywhere in the world, with selected professional programmes also offering optional practical training in the UK. Flexible payment plans are available, making it easier to invest in your education and new career.

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We truly believe every student brings valuable knowledge and experience and in turn we provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop their skills with confidence.

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Trusted Standards

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EMA courses are accredited by UK Rural Skills, the British Horse Society (BHS) and the Institute of Registered Veterinary Animal Physiotherapists (IRVAP). We are also a registered member of the UK Register of Learning Providers (Reference: 10083946).

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Our training is created and delivered by experienced industry professionals and prepares graduates to practise in the UK and internationally. In the UK, our teaching operates in accordance with the Veterinary Surgeons Act (1966) and the Veterinary Surgeons (Exemptions) Order (2015). We also have an affiliation scheme with Balen's Insurance to support our graduates.

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With course fees ranging from £15 to £2,200, payable in your local currency, we are committed to making high-quality equine education accessible to learners worldwide.

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Explore our professional qualifications, CPD courses and horse owner programmes, and discover why thousands of students trust EMA as their learning partner—and why horse owners choose our graduates to care for their horses.

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Our Mission

To empower you through trusted, science-informed education that embraces holistic approaches. We inspire a deeper understanding of the horse as a whole, promoting better welfare, enhanced performance and healthier, happier horses.

Together, we are helping shape a future where every horse benefits from care founded on sound knowledge, empathy and integrity.

Committed to compassionate care for every horse.

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If you have any questions or would like guidance on choosing the most suitable course, we'd be delighted to help.

Contact us at: millie@equinemassageacademy.com.

 

 

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