Jennifer Bird first learned about equine massage therapy while attending Montana State University. "The things that therapists could do for a horse always intrigued me," she said.

A 2007 Carter County High School graduate, Bird went to Bozeman to study animal science. She received her bachelor's degree in 2011.

After college, Bird thought about taking classes for equine massage, but instead moved to Broadus where she spent three years working for the department of revenue.

Then, back in Ekalaka, Bird renewed her interest while researching online. She also began to learn about canine massag...