our story
Angela Hall is the founder of EMA, a highly qualified professional with a wealth of international equine therapy and lecturing experience and is also a published author. Her love for horses is clear when you observe her working with them and she constantly explores how the human and horse partnership can be improved upon.
Angela draws on her extensive experience in the equine industry across the UK, Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and the UAE. Her love for horses is evident in her work. Through her manual therapy practice, her role as an educator, and her work as an author, Angela strives to improve the lives of horses. Her debut book, Is My Horse in Pain?, is published in the UK, USA, and Canada.
At the heart of all the EMA courses is improving equine welfare, wellbeing and performance.
Angela Hall
Meet The Team
Angela is inspirational and constantly strives to make the world a better place for horses in all walks of life. She believes passionately that:
“Whether we support a specific equestrian discipline or not, as Equine Manual Therapists, we should be proud to treat ALL horses because they ALL need our help.”
From working with traumatised, abused, and rescued horses and ponies—an all-too-common reality—to world-class Group 1 racehorses, Grand Prix Dressage and Show Jumping horses, and Olympians, Angela treats every horse with the same respect and compassion. Each one fulfils a unique equestrian role and, more often than not, needs our support.
Observers often describe Angela as having a special gift with horses. She attributes her success to a deep intuition, trust, respect, and an unwavering passion to help them heal. Her therapy combines scientific knowledge with an alternative approach, attuning to each horse’s spirit to achieve profound results. Her skill and insight are shared with every student who trains with EMA both online and in person.
Angela is proud to collaborate with prestigious organisations worldwide dedicated to advancing equine welfare.
Therapy Work & Our Teachings
At EMA, we provide gold-standard education for equine industry professionals and horse enthusiasts of all experience levels. Our globally accessible, online courses deliver the highest standards in learning, combining high-quality materials, engaging video presentations, lectures, and practical applications to ensure exceptional learning outcomes.
Our short CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses, as well as our courses for horse owners, require no coursework—learners can simply watch video presentations and download accompanying manuals, gaining invaluable insights they may not have encountered elsewhere. At the core of every course is our unwavering commitment to equine welfare and wellbeing. Accredited by the British Horse Society (BHS) and the Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapists (IRVAP), our courses are recognised globally for meeting the highest standards in equine education.
With prices ranging from £15 for horse enthusiasts to £2200 for career-focused programs, EMA offers high-quality, affordable courses tailored to meet a variety of educational and career goals.
To see a few of the many success stories from our graduates, please visit our 'Our Graduates at Work' page.
At EMA, lifelong learning is at your fingertips. Our extensive resources and support are here to fulfil all your educational and career needs. Our inclusive community fosters collaboration, discussion, and support, creating a network where students and graduates connect and thrive. We also offer a private forum exclusively for EMA students and graduates, reinforcing the EMA ethos that no one should ever feel alone in their journey.
Join EMA and embark on a path of continuous growth and success.
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Our work with Veterinary Surgeons and other Professionals
There has been a significant and encouraging shift towards complementary therapies in both the human and animal domains over the past decade. We believe that the expertise of Veterinary Surgeons, supported by Equine Manual Therapists and other professionals, plays a crucial role in promoting the overall health and well-being of horses. Horse owners and professionals need to embrace the idea of successful collaboration as a team of specialists, blending both the "traditional approach" and the "complementary approach." To support horses to be the best they can be and remain pain and injury free.
EMA’s top tip to horse owners
With horses, it's crucial to approach everything with patience, kindness, and a gentle pace. Horses are highly sensitive, spiritual animals that thrive in peaceful environments. Instances of pain, anxiety, or negative behaviour in horses often stem from human intervention and how we manage them. We frequently push them to perform tasks they may not be physically or emotionally prepared for, which keeps their fight-or-flight response activated, preventing them from fully relaxing in both body and mind.
In return for their love, hard work, and loyalty, we have a responsibility to give back to them. Regular manual therapy is an excellent way to promote your horse’s happiness and well-being, while also strengthening the bond between human and horse. Our bite-sized courses for horse owners offer practical, effective healthcare tips that can significantly enhance the health, happiness, and performance of all horses.
