ERT Program

🚀 Fast-Track Your Equine Therapy Career 

— Now Online & In-Class

Become a Certified Equine Remedial Therapist through our newly updated Hybrid Program — combining flexible online modules with in-person practicals for the ultimate hands-on learning experience.

Whether you're a working professional, horse owner, or passionate beginner, our Equine Remedial Therapy (ERT) Program is designed to take you from foundational knowledge to advanced holistic techniques — on a schedule that fits your life.


Why Choose the Canadian Equine Therapy Institute?

✔ Accelerated Certification 
– Complete Year 1 in just 6 months

✔ Expert-Led Curriculum 
– Developed by professionals with 20+ years of experience

✔ Comprehensive, Holistic Approach 
– Covering massage, biomechanics, nutrition,
herbal/homeopathic therapy, kinesiology taping, and more

✔ Real-World Practice 
– Online study + in-person practicals for skill mastery

✔ One-on-One Mentorship 
– Zoom calls, personalized feedback, and a dedicated support team

🧠 Year-by-Year Program Breakdown

📘 Year 1: Foundations in Anatomy & Physiology (Fully Online – 5 Modules @ $800 each)

  • Thermology & Cytology

  • Myology & Osteology

  • Immunity

  • Digestion

  • Neurology

⏱️ Finish in just 6 months with structured assignments, research projects, and video submissions.


🧎 Year 2: Advanced Anatomy & Practical Application

  • Neurology Part 2 & Biomechanics – Online ($800)

  • Kidney, Bladder & Biomechanics – Online ($800)

  • Heart & Diaphragm – Online ($800)

  • Cranial Sacral & K-Taping – Online ($800)

  • In-Person Practical Exam & Dissection (3 Days) – $750–$900

  • ✅ 100 Massage Hours Required


ðŸĶī Year 3: Mobilization & Specialized Hands-On Techniques

  • Front/Hind Limb Mobilizations – Online ($600) + In-Person ($850)

  • Spine & TMJ – Online ($900) + In-Person ($1,000)

  • Reproductive Module – Online ($700) + In-Person Dissection ($900)

  • ✅ 100 Full Practical Treatments Required

  • ⏱️ Estimated completion: 6–8 months


ðŸŒŋ Year 4: Mastering Holistic Therapies & Final Exams (Online + In-Person)

  • Homeopathy – Online ($900)

  • Herbals – Online ($900)

  • Nutrition – Online ($900)
  • Review of all 4 years + Advanced Acupuncture C$ 900

  • Final Review & Written Exam – Online ($900)

Each module is crafted to deliver deep, skill-based learning while keeping flexibility for your lifestyle.


🎓 What You’ll Graduate With:

  • A respected Equine Remedial Therapist Certification

  • Mastery of both modern anatomy and natural healing techniques

  • 200+ hours of practical massage and therapy application

  • The confidence to treat the whole horse using an integrated approach


ðŸŦ Learn Online, Train In Person

Our on-site training takes place at the Canadian Equine Therapy Institute — just minutes from Edmonton or Fort Saskatchewan. Students will gain direct access to horses for all hands-on modules, supported by our experienced instructors.


📅 Enrollment Is Now Open

ðŸŽŊ Limited spots available to maintain personalized mentorship
🔗 Apply Now to reserve your place
ðŸ“Đ Questions? Reply to this message or email us directly.


We’re excited to guide you on your journey to becoming one of Canada’s most well-rounded and respected Equine Therapists.

Shantel Perreal
Founder & Program Director
Canadian Equine Therapy Institute