A massage therapist will not diagnose any condition the horse may or may not have, as this is out of their scope of practice. If an owner is concerned if a horse is lame, has a torn muscle, torn tendon, etc., please consult your veterinarian prior to scheduling a massage.
Please note, traveling will be required for the therapist, so please be mindful when scheduling sessions.
A $50 charge will be applied for no-shows or late cancellations less than 2 hours.
Payment must be given at time of service via cash, check or Venmo.
The horse's owner must be present at the barn for the first session to review symptoms, sign a waiver, and to answer any questions the therapist might have.
Introduction
This Liability Policy is designed to protect both the equine massage therapist and the clients (horse owners and caretakers) by clearly outlining the responsibilities and limitations of the therapist's services. This policy ensures that all parties are aware of their rights and obligations.
This Liability Policy is designed to protect both the equine massage therapist and the clients (horse owners and caretakers) by clearly outlining the responsibilities and limitations of the therapist's services. This policy ensures that all parties are aware of their rights and obligations.
Definitions
-Therapist: The individual providing equine massage therapy services.
- Client: The owner or caretaker of the horse receiving massage therapy.
-Horse: The equine animal receiving massage therapy.
- Services: Equine massage therapy provided by the therapist.
-Therapist: The individual providing equine massage therapy services.
- Client: The owner or caretaker of the horse receiving massage therapy.
-Horse: The equine animal receiving massage therapy.
- Services: Equine massage therapy provided by the therapist.
Scope of Services
The therapist will provide equine massage therapy to improve the horse's well-being, address muscle tension, and enhance performance. These services do not replace veterinary care or diagnosis.
The therapist will provide equine massage therapy to improve the horse's well-being, address muscle tension, and enhance performance. These services do not replace veterinary care or diagnosis.
Responsibilities of the Therapist
- The therapist will conduct a thorough assessment of the horse before starting the therapy.
- The therapist will obtain a history of the horse's health and any known medical conditions.
- The therapist will use appropriate techniques and professional judgment during the massage sessions.
- The therapist will maintain professional liability insurance.
- The therapist will conduct a thorough assessment of the horse before starting the therapy.
- The therapist will obtain a history of the horse's health and any known medical conditions.
- The therapist will use appropriate techniques and professional judgment during the massage sessions.
- The therapist will maintain professional liability insurance.
Responsibilities of the Client
- The client must provide accurate and complete information about the horse’s health and any known medical conditions.
- The client must ensure the horse is in a safe environment for the therapy session.
- The client must inform the therapist of any changes in the horse's health or behavior.
- The client must be present or provide a designated representative during the therapy session.
- The client must provide accurate and complete information about the horse’s health and any known medical conditions.
- The client must ensure the horse is in a safe environment for the therapy session.
- The client must inform the therapist of any changes in the horse's health or behavior.
- The client must be present or provide a designated representative during the therapy session.
Limitations of Liability
- The therapist is not a veterinarian and cannot diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications, or provide veterinary treatment.
- The therapist is not liable for any pre-existing conditions or injuries that the horse may have prior to the therapy session.
- The therapist is not responsible for any injury to the horse, client, or others present during the therapy session unless it is a result of gross negligence or intentional misconduct by the therapist.
- The therapist is not liable for any adverse reactions or conditions that arise after the therapy session unless they are a direct result of the therapist's gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
- The therapist is not a veterinarian and cannot diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications, or provide veterinary treatment.
- The therapist is not liable for any pre-existing conditions or injuries that the horse may have prior to the therapy session.
- The therapist is not responsible for any injury to the horse, client, or others present during the therapy session unless it is a result of gross negligence or intentional misconduct by the therapist.
- The therapist is not liable for any adverse reactions or conditions that arise after the therapy session unless they are a direct result of the therapist's gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
Insurance
- The therapist will maintain professional liability insurance to cover any claims arising from the services provided.
- The client is encouraged to maintain their own insurance for their horse.
- The therapist will maintain professional liability insurance to cover any claims arising from the services provided.
- The client is encouraged to maintain their own insurance for their horse.
Indemnification
The client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the therapist from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of or in connection with the services provided, except where such claims are due to the therapist's gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
The client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the therapist from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of or in connection with the services provided, except where such claims are due to the therapist's gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
Consent
By engaging the therapist's services, the client acknowledges and agrees to this liability policy. The client’s signature on the service agreement constitutes acceptance of this policy.
By engaging the therapist's services, the client acknowledges and agrees to this liability policy. The client’s signature on the service agreement constitutes acceptance of this policy.
Amendments
This policy may be amended from time to time. Clients will be notified of any changes, and continued use of the therapist's services will constitute acceptance of the updated policy.
This policy may be amended from time to time. Clients will be notified of any changes, and continued use of the therapist's services will constitute acceptance of the updated policy.
Governing Law
This policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the therapist operates.
This policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the therapist operates.
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This policy provides a clear framework for the responsibilities and limitations of both the therapist and the client, helping to ensure a safe and professional environment for equine massage therapy.