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Where the love matters 5 Replies

What sessions have you done with a horse where love was a key component of the healing? I really enjoy hearing these stories, they're so life-affirming. Anyone want to start?

Started by Jacqueline Freeman. Last reply by Jacqueline Freeman Nov 29, 2009.

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Comment by Daniel Stroup on March 20, 2012 at 9:30am: Each state has its own requirements and legal stipulations. Even as in Massage Therapy for humans each state has its own regulations. AS a former resident of california, I know what bureaucrats can do to an individual when they decide to do a number on you, alnog with the client not having to pay for the service because it would be an illegal contract. .

This is how I understand the regulations for New York state, which I could be wrong about. As per all indications I have found regarding the subject. Please note: I have never done massage in NY, inquired but never done..

Technically, NY requires a person doing massage on a horse or animal is supposed to be at a minimum a trained licensed Veterinary technician. However I know that massage is routinely practiced in NY by Licensed, certified and possibly noncertified, non licensed equine massage therapists. One might simply say buyer beware, or massage therapist beware as they "may be" participating in an illegal manner which could end up in fines and or other regulatory nightmares.

Regarding court cases I have no information on NY or any other state for accuracy, however If the regulatory commission overseeing veterinary pratices for a given state defines a practice to fall the jurisdication and scope of practice of a veterinarian, then I would think a court case is unnecessary to delineate the practice.

Dang If I am not careful I will be sounding like a lawyer, and I dont want to step on their toes.

Comment by Daniel Cohen on March 19, 2012 at 10:49pm: It seems the scope of practice is defined similarly as to Physicians but referring to animals. It would seem that equine massage can be done by anyone who does not claim to diagnose, treat, operate, or prescribe for any animal disease, pain, injury, deformity or physical condition, or the subcutaneous insertion of a microchip intended to be used to identify an animal.
This paragraph, § 6702. Practice of veterinary medicine and use of title "veterinarian" allows a Veterinarian to hire a Massage Person to do massage on horses.

If there have been no court cases that define the scope of practice to cover massage of animals then there is no restriction regarding massage any more than licensing Doctors prohibits massage by others on humans.

Comment by Daniel Cohen on March 19, 2012 at 8:53pm: So in New York Veterinarians could hire massage therapists like Chiropracters & Acupuncturists do here in California.

Comment by Daniel Stroup on March 19, 2012 at 8:43pm: I believe it comes under the jurisdiction of the NY State Veterinary board regulations not the massage licensing regulations. I have checked with several organizations which pretty much delineate the health care of animals falls under the veterinarian jurisdiction. Some states are more aggressive in defining what does and does not apply to veterinarian care.

I read recently that Washington State has been in the process of creating licensing for Equine Massage. You may wish to check that status with NBCAAM as they have been working with Washington on this.

Comment by Daniel Cohen on March 18, 2012 at 3:53am: I find it interesting that equine massage would be regulated like that. Is it in the massage regulations?

Recently began giving Lymphatic Massage to horses. Love/compassion is always a major component whether the client is human or equine, canine, or feline.

Comment by Daniel Stroup on March 18, 2010 at 10:20am: NY state as i understand it, requires equine massage be done by vets or vet technichians.
I have discussed this with NY vets and the individuals they know, who were doing Equine massage were not licensed technicians, It would be a very gray area.
With equine massage growing, new regulations are being added. If this is a field you wish to enter, find out your states requirements. When choosing an equine massage school, insist on a minimum of 200 hours, and if possible longer. There are a number of "schools" which teach it over 4 days, but ask yourself, if you are really getting an education.

Comment by Rachael Lynn Ostrander on September 14, 2009 at 12:07pm: Hi, I am not yet an Equine Massage Therapist but hopefully in the next 5 years I will reach that goal. Its a little complicated in NY State from my understanding. I would love to share and get involved in this group!!