just curious as to who gets them done for their horses and what they usually pay. My horse is a little sore and while I plan on getting my chiro out, he is out of town for a few weeks. So I was considering massage. Im seeing prices all over the place. Just trying to get a feel for the average cost people pay. TIA!
I am a certified equine massage therapist and I charge $50.00 per massage.
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I pay $50, but ssshhh… I think she doesn’t charge enough since she’ll usually spend about 90 minutes and will do small chiro adjustments as needed, then quickly works on my dog on her way out too.
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The very best success is when I do weekly massages, I realize that many people can’t afford that. However, it’s like riding- you have to maintain a certain amount.
I charge about 45, depending on travel. I do package deals.
I won’t work on an injured or really sore horse without knowing the horse was seen by a vet.
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thanks so much!
A lady in my barn charges $150 for a full two hour massage. She will do one hour for $75, but it’s not a full massage. I have only used her once because of the steep price.
$50 in my area too; some are more in the $80-$100 range, but nothing below $50.
Another certified animal massage therapist here. My clients cover the gamut as far as when they have me out for their horses. Some like to be on a very regular schedule (2, 4, and 6 weeks are most common). Some strategically plan for before and/or after show work, or time massages with increases in training load. Some go by their own instincts and feelings and have me out whenever they think the horse needs it. Some just have me out a few times a year and use the “homework” I give them in between. And there are a bare handful over the years who I saw once and never again.
Price is going to vary by (a) location and (b) experience/qualifications of the therapist. I charge a base rate of $85 and am pretty middle of the road for this area (Eastern Coast US, SE to Mid-Atlantic areas).
