Freedom in Motion Equine Therapy

There have been a number of confirmed cases of EHV/EHM lately, both in Canada and the USA. So here’s what you need to know about the disease 🚨

Equine Herpesvirus is a common virus in horse populations worldwide. The most common species are EHV-1, which causes respiratory infections, abortion and can cause neurological disease (EHM), and EHV-4, which most commonly causes respiratory disease.
The disease is highly contagious and gets spread through nasal secretions, both through direct (nose to nose contact) and indirect (through equipment, people,…) contact.

When infected, most horses will develop a fever, become lethargic, go off feed and water. If the disease progresses, respiratory signs (like coughing and nasal discharge) and neurological signs (ataxia, trouble swallowing, loss of tail tone, weakness in the hind end,…) can become apparent.

As this is a viral infection, no specific treatment is available. Treatment of the disease is therefore largely focused on supportive care (IV fluids, anti-inflammatories,…).

This is why prevention is so important!!!
There are things you can do to help control the spread and help protect your horse.
We recommend vaccinating against EHV, especially if your horse is frequently in contact with other horses.
Practice strict biosecurity when visiting with your horse at the barn and when travelling. Avoid contact with other horses, use your own food and water bucket, don’t share grooming supplies, etc.

Herpes vaccines cover for type 1 and type 4, but the vaccine is made for respiratory and abortion form of the disease. There is not a vaccine made for the neurological/meningitis form, which is what our biggest concern is today.

If you have questions regarding the disease, or you suspect your horse may be affected, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via phone (780-922-3647) or email ([email protected])
The AAEP also has some great resources for owners at aaep.org/resource/ehv-faq-for-owners/

🚨⭐️📢 please note I am no longer using my US phone number (903), to reach me please use my original Canadian number - (403)828-9421. Thank you!! 📢🚨⭐️

Equine body work/massage therapy is extremely beneficial in so many ways! Our horses are athletes, regardless of discipline. Regular maintenance for them is no difference the maintenance for people. Body work can help your horse perform better and decrease pain associated with training, an ill fitting saddle, an unbalanced rider or injury.
And best of all they LOVE it! 😍 (just as this happy girl!)

Benefits of Massage Therapy (just to name a few)
* Decrease Pain
* Increases Performance
* Help relive compensation tension and
soreness/stiffness
* Releases natural endorphines
* Decrease muscle spasms
* Increase range of motion and joint flexibility
* Help the horse prepare for/recover from
exercise
* Increase blood flow to speed up healing
process
* Improve mental wellbeing
* Reduce scar tissue formation
* Decrease the chance of injury

If you want to treat your pony to a massage, feel they have restrictions or pain/discomfort or want to help improve performance, give me a shout!

Some days can get super busy and then even busier when you get back home. When that happens, you take advantage of the time you have and multitask 🤣

There is something to be said about great horses, delicious coffee and watching the benefits of the laser do its thing, that makes some days feel great!

It’s that time of year…..

🚨‼️ I am unfortunately STILL having issues with this, and now even more since taking them to Rogers to get looked at.
I sincerely apologize if anyone is trying to contact me and is not recieve a respons (seems to be more with new numbers and andriods 🤷🏻‍♀️)
Please bear with me as I work through this issue.

To contact me please try directly texting or WhatsApp 903-816-0768 or can facebook message me on this page or my personal.

Thank you, i greatly appreciate everyones understanding 💜

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Experiencing some phone issues, if trying to get a hold of me and texting 403-828-9421 with no response it is because I’m not receiving messages or able to send messages. Please email, contact on here or text/call at 903-816-0768

So sorry for any confusion or missed messages!

Something good to keep in mind.