Equine Clinic Frequently Asked Questions

Now that you have an idea of what our clinics are about, here are the answers to a few questions you may have.

1. What are the dates/times of the clinic?

The clinics are a 2 day session. They are on a Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 17-18, 2008
June 21-22, 2008
July 19-20, 2008
August 23-24, 2008

2. Where are the clinics held?

The clinics will generally be held at

Havenwood Stables
67 Henry Road
Newton, NJ 07860

3. There are several of us from my barn or club that would love to attend, but it is too far. What can you recommend?

Gentle Touch will be more than happy to travel to a location to provide you a clinic. Call us at 973 853 0164 for details or email us at info@gentletouchmassage.net.

4. How many people to a clinic?

There are only 6 seats available per clinic. This is a hand’s on course and everyone needs coaching and feedback. Gentle Touch feels it is important to provide quality education with individual attention. When you leave the clinic, Gentle Touch wants you to feel you learned, acquired a new skill and your time was well spent.

5. How is the clinic set up?

This is a structured clinic with specific timetables for each agenda item. Everyone will receive a course outline and supporting documentation on the day of the clinic. This will ensures all topics are managed in a timely and efficient manner. This document can be used as a reference tool after the clinic.

The mornings are an exchange of pertinent info with lots of visuals and hands on activities to enhance your learning capacity. Afternoons are hands on. If you perform an activity, you are more likely to remember it!

6. After this clinic, will I be able to massage other people’s horses?

This clinic was designed to teach the horse owner how to massage their own horses only! Gentle Touch Massage’s intent is to educate the horse owner, raise your level of awareness of muscle functionality and the role of massage on their equine partners and provide you practical and useful information that you can apply immediately.

This course will NOT AUTHORIZE YOU to work on another person’s horse for payment/hire.

7. Can I bring my horse?

Absolutely! This clinic is designed for you and your horse.

8. I would like to come, but I am unable to bring my horse. Is it still practical for me to attend?

Yes, if you can’t bring your horse, we will provide you one. Just let us know in advance.

9. If it is a rainy day, is the clinic still on?

Rain or sunshine the clinic will go on!

10. How much will the clinic cost?

The cost of the clinic is $395 for the weekend.

11. What do I do to reserve a seat?

A deposit of $150 is required to reserve a seat in the clinic. The balance must be paid prior or day of the class. We accept cash, check or credit card-MasterCard/Visa.

12. Where do I mail my deposit to?

Please remit your deposit and clinic date to
Gentle Touch Massage
P.O. Box 23
West Milford, NJ 07480

13. I would like to pay with a credit card, what do I do?

Please call us at 973 853 0164 and leave your name and contact number so we may call you. We will return your call within 24 hrs.

DO NOT LEAVE ANY CREDIT CARD INFO ON VOICE MAIL!

14. Will I receive a confirmation for the clinic date?

Yes, we will send to you a confirmation letter indicating we have received your deposit and confirm the location and date of your class.

15. What happens if I have to cancel the class?

If you cancel the class within 48 hrs prior to the class beginning your deposit will not be refunded. However, you can reschedule it for another time. You will have a year to reschedule the class.

Please notify Gentle Touch by email at info@gentletouchmassage.net or call us at 973 853 0164.

16. What happens if I cancel before the 48 hours, what will happen to my deposit?

You have a choice. Gentle Touch will refund your deposit of $150 or you have up to one year to reschedule your clinic.

17 .Are people satisfied with your clinics?

Here is what Lauren P. of NYC said about Gentle Touch Equine Massage Clinic:

“Most importantly, the Gentle Touch Equine Massage Clinic presented a useful foundation of information that I could confidently apply immediately with my horse, even as a beginner. Having instructors who understand how to integrate the learning process with physical movement and hands on experience has helped me retain the knowledge to a greater extent that “lecture” format courses. The level of professional knowledge and sincere encouragement, along with continued accessibility of the instructor has been very motivating. I believe this course is beneficial for any horse, person, whether a backyard enthusiast or a future professional in the field of Equine Bodywork.”