AAETT Memberships Levels
Regular Member - ACTIVE ROLE
A Regular Membership to AAETT is geared toward Therapists & Technicians working in the industry, but anyone is welcome.
Vets, farriers, or other professionals who wish to participate actively on Committees or in Board positions should also select this membership tier.
Regular Membership includes full voting rights, the ability to hold office, and full membership benefits as determined by the Board of Directors. It offers Educational Opportunities, a Special Members Rate for the Annual Conference and connects you to a Network of like-minded Equine Care Professionals. Your membership will help AAETT advance recognition of supporting modalities by Regulating Bodies.
The introductory price for Regular Membership is $100.00 per Year.
Associate Member - PASSIVE ROLE
An Associate Membership to AAETT is geared toward Professionals in other supporting industry roles, i.e. Vets, Farriers, Vet Techs, etc and all other interested individuals who aren't actively working in the Equine Complementary Care field (but may be working in other equine-related roles).
Please note that if you want to vote or hold office, you should select the Regular Member tier rather than Associate Membership.
Associate Membership does NOT include voting rights or the ability to hold office, but Associate Members do receive membership benefits as determined by the Board of Directors. It offers Educational Opportunities, a Special Members Rate for the Annual Conference and connects you to a Network of Equine Care Professionals. Your membership will help AAETT advance recognition of supporting modalities by Regulating Bodies.
The introductory price for Associate Membership is $80.00 per Year.
Alliance Member
Associations, Organizations, Corporations, & Groups
Alliance Memberships are available to associations, organizations, corporations, and groups in good standing; educational institutions offering equine-related programs (Educational Partnerships); or other organizations approved by the Board of Directors.
Entities wishing to join as Alliance Members must meet certain criteria which can be found in the AAETT ByLaws.
Alliance Membership offers the opportunity to:
Network with Equine Care Professionals. Alliance Members will be offered space on the Modalities and Education website pages as applicable, to link to their specific brands and educational content. These listings will be on a first-come, first-served basis, and no exclusivity will be offered.
Alliance Members will not have voting rights or be eligible to hold office. Membership will help AAETT advance recognition of supporting modalities by Regulating Bodies.
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The price for Alliance Membership is customizable to each Alliance Member, as agreed to by the AAETT Board of Directors and the Alliance Member. Please get in touch with aaett.org@gmail.com for additional information and to become an Alliance Member and/or Educational Partner.
Alliance Membership
Educational Partners
Alliance Memberships are available to associations, organizations, corporations, and groups in good standing; educational institutions offering equine-related programs; or other organizations approved by the Board of Directors.
Entities wishing to join as Alliance Members must meet certain criteria which can be found in the AAETT By-Laws (Article II, Section 1, 11). Alliance Membership offers the opportunity to:
Network with Equine Care Professionals. Alliance Members will be offered space on the Modalities and Education website pages to link to their specific brands and educational content. These listings will be on a first-come, first-served basis, and no exclusivity will be offered.
Alliance Members will not have voting rights or be eligible to hold office. Membership will help AAETT advance recognition of supporting modalities by Regulating Bodies.
The price for Alliance Membership is customizable to each Alliance Member, as agreed to by the AAETT Board of Directors and the Alliance Member.
Horse Owner Member
A Horse Owner Membership to AAETT is for the layperson who wants to learn more about the modalities used to aid their equine.
The Horse Owner level of Membership does not allow voting or holding office. The membership benefits are determined by the Board of Directors and may include discounts for Educational Opportunities and a Special Horse Owner Rate for the Annual Conference. Your membership will help AAETT advance recognition of supporting modalities by Regulating Bodies.
The introductory price for Horse Owner Membership is $20.00 per Year.
Student Member
A Student Membership to AAETT is for students enrolled and active in a college or university degree program that supports the Equine Care Industry, or in animal massage programs approved by NBCAAM. Pre-approval is required to validate your enrollment in a recognized program - please email aaett.org@gmail.com and provide evidence of your enrollment (student ID, email of enrollment, or written confirmation from your program director). Once approved you will be given a Discount Code to drop your membership price to $25 per year.
Student Membership does NOT include voting rights or the ability to hold office, but Student Members do otherwise receive full membership benefits as defined by the Board of Directors. A Student Membership offers Educational Opportunities, a Special Members Rate for the Annual Conference, and connects you with a network of like-minded Equine Care Professionals and potential mentors as you grow into your future career. Your membership will help AAETT advance recognition of supporting modalities by Regulating Bodies.
The introductory price for Student Membership is $100.00 for Four Years ($25 / Year).
Student Membership expires after 4 Years, or sooner if your educational program is shorter in duration.
Regular Member (Lifetime) - Limited Initial Offer
A Lifetime Regular Membership to AAETT is geared toward Therapists and Technicians working in the industry, but anyone is welcome. Vets, farriers, or other professionals who wish to participate actively on Committees or in Board positions may also select this membership tier.
Lifetime Regular Membership includes full voting rights, the ability to hold office (subject to limitations as set forth in the Bylaws), and full membership benefits as determined by the Board of Directors. It offers Educational Opportunities, a Special Members Rate for the Annual Conference, and connects you to a Professional Network of like-minded Equine Care Professionals. Your membership will help AAETT advance recognition of supporting modalities by Regulating Bodies.
The introductory price for Lifetime Regular Membership is $500.00
Associate Member (Lifetime) - Limited Initial Offer
An Associate Membership to AAETT is geared toward Professionals in other supporting industry roles, i.e. Vets, Farriers, Vet Techs, etc and all other interested individuals who aren't actively working in the Equine Complementary Care field (but may be working in other equine-related roles). Please note that if you want to vote or hold office, you should select the Regular Member tier rather than Associate Membership.
Associate Membership does NOT include voting rights or the ability to hold office, but Associate Members do receive membership benefits as determined by the Board of Directors. It offers Educational Opportunities, a Special Members Rate for the Annual Conference, and connects you to a Professional Network of Equine Care Professionals. Your membership will help AAETT advance recognition of supporting modalities by Regulating Bodies.
The introductory price for Lifetime Associate Membership is $400.00
