Is Equine Massage Regulated in Ontario?
The simple answer is no. There are no government bodies regulating the practice of equine massage therapy in Ontario. Anyone can get a certificate and call themselves an equine massage therapist. Having said that, the IFREMT has recently be approved the right to the titles “Registered Equine Massage Therapist” and “International Federation of Registered Equine Massage Therapists”. This means that only those registered and in good standing with the IFREMT can legally use these titles. This should help the public discriminate between the varying levels of equine massage training and services available for their horses. The IFREMT does strive to ensure quality and consistency of services to the public. We make sure that each member has passed entrance requirements and exams before they are able to call themselves registered. The IFREMT also insists on professional and courteous behaviour. Should you feel that you have not been treated in a respectful or professional manner when employing
The simple answer is no. There are no government bodies regulating the practice of equine massage therapy in Ontario. Anyone can get a certificate and call themselves an equine massage therapist. Having said that, the IFREMT has recently be approved the right to the titles “Registered Equine Massage Therapist” and “International Federation of Registered Equine Massage Therapists”. This means that only those registered and in good standing with the IFREMT can legally use these titles. This should help the public discriminate between the varying levels of equine massage training and services available for their horses. The IFREMT does strive to ensure quality and consistency of services to the public. We make sure that each member has passed entrance requirements and exams before they are able to call themselves registered. The IFREMT also insists on professional and courteous behaviour. Should you feel that you have not been treated in a respectful or professional manner when employing
