Freedom in Motion Equine Therapy

Incase anyone missed it. This is in Foothills county but still very good to be aware and understand when barns have strict husbandry practices.

🚨 EIA Case Confirmed in Alberta

Horse Racing Alberta would like to make breeders, owners and members of Alberta’s Thoroughbred community aware that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed a positive case of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in Foothills No. 31, Alberta.

🐴 Stay informed. Protect your horses. Practice good biosecurity.

For more information and updates:
https://www.cahss.ca/cahss-networks/equine

Why Stretch Your Horse?
Those that know me know I LOVE giving homework and love stretches! These are so easy to do and add in to your riding/working routine.

It’s an important part of keeping them comfortable, mobile, and performing at their best.

Regular stretching can help:
- Improve flexibility and range of motion
- Reduce muscle tension and stiffness
- Support healthy joint movement
- Encourage better balance and body awareness
- Improve performance by allowing your horse to move more freely
- Aid recovery after work
- Help reduce the risk of compensatory movement patterns that can lead to soreness

Just like human athletes, horses benefit from preparing their bodies for movement and recovering afterward. A few minutes of appropriate stretching can make a big difference in how your horse feels and moves.

Remember: Stretches should always be performed gently, never forced, and should stay within your horse’s comfortable range of motion and on warm muscles.

A horse that moves well often feels better—and a horse that feels better can perform at its best.