Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Tampabay: Horse sense and the law
Pelszynski says she was turned away. Florida law gets murky when it comes to holistic therapies for animals, such as aromatherapy and acupressure. Is it legal to massage a horse without a veterinary degree? Advocates for alternative care and veterinarians can't agree.
But Pelszynski could risk a felony citation for massaging another person's animal." ¶ 3/21/2006 07:47:00 AM
Tampabay: Horse sense and the law: "Robyn Pelszynski trained with experts to provide the ultimate in relaxing messages to Fancy, her 15-year-old gray Arabian horse. Looking for some part-time work, she then inquired about getting a license as a horse massage therapist in Pasco County.
Pelszynski says she was turned away. Florida law gets murky when it comes to holistic therapies for animals, such as aromatherapy and acupressure. Is it legal to massage a horse without a veterinary degree? Advocates for alternative care and veterinarians can't agree.
But Pelszynski could risk a felony citation for massaging another person's animal." ¶ 3/21/2006 07:47:00 AM
