Canadian Equine Therapy Institute

06/03/2023

The last month has been really busy with students doing their we labs to help them with there studies!

05/27/2023

Congratulations to all these ladies!! They all worked hard for 4 years to complete their ERT Program. We are very proud of all of you!!
Danielle lodwig, Desta Hancharyk, Jessica Lavigne, Lauren Cosman, Jessica Bachman, Jamie Mottershead, Emily Peebles, Melanie Robertson

01/12/2023

We are very proud of these ladies!! All passing there practical!!
Over a 1000 hours of Anatomy and Physiology! Congratulations!!

06/23/2022

3rd year students the were
Studying Cranial Nerves. Here we looked at how superficial they are and how a bridle interferes with them.

05/11/2022

Today let’s talk about H**p!🌱 What is h**p, and why is it good for your horses? I want to explore h**p and, more specifically, Perfect Balance’s H**pOlive oil.

I truly believe that this is one of the best supplements you can be giving to not only your horses, but dogs and cats as well (I even cook with it! 😆). I began feeding this oil long before I had the opportunity to work with the company. Before I sing my praises let’s look at the benefits! 🌱

This is a extremely well filtered H**p oil (meaning you don’t get the layer of unfiltered sludge that may occur with other h**p oils). It is infused with extra virgin olive oil. To begin, let’s look at the components and benefits of H**p oil:

H**p oil contains 8 B vitamins, 20 amino acids and 9 essential amino acids. It contains the correct ratio of 1:3 Omega 3s and 6s which is essential for long term consumption in your horse. Essential amino acids are so important because, just like essential fatty acids, the body cannot synthesize them on its own, therefore they must be absorbed through the diet.

H**p oil contains an additional essential fatty acid; Gammalinoleic acid (GLA). GLA is an omega 6 essential fatty acid (EFA) that is not found in some other oils such as the Camelina oil. This EFA helps in reducing inflammation throughout the body. GLA also assists in the production of the hormone prostaglandin. *Studies show that prostaglandin is low in mares who are reactive during cycling*. H**p oil is potent in Stearadonic acid (SDA) which is an omega-3 fatty acid that has been associated with decreased platelet function, lowered blood viscosity, modulated inflammatory processes, and lowered blood pressure.

H**p oil also contains:
Vitamin A: which contributes to good vision, eye health, a strong immune system, healthy skin & muscous membranes.
Vitamin C: An antioxidant, decreases radical antibodies, and an immune booster.
Vitamin E: Fat soluble antioxidant that is especially important for the neuromuscular system.

Compared to other oil's mineral content, such as flaxseed oil, for example, which has no mineral content, H**p oil contains several minerals which are very important for the health of your horse. These minerals are:
1. Iron: For growth and development, used to make hemoglobin for blood and myoglobin for muscles and important for synthesizing some hormones.
2. Zinc: Helps the immune system fight off bacteria and viruses, is needed to makes proteins and DNA as well as it is needed for proper growth and development.
3. Calcium & Magnesium: For muscle repair and development and for proper chemical exchange when firing neurons and muscle synapses.

Okay! so now that we’ve looked at the h**p oil component let’s not forget that this oil is also infused with extra virgin olive oil which provides some fantastic additional benefits to what h**p oil has already put forth. It is not common to feed extra virgin olive oil to horses, so let us look at some of the benefits of feeding it:
Extra virgin olive oil contains a variety of nutrients such as Vitamin E, beta-carotene, unsaturated fats, saturated fats and monounsaturated fats. Extra virgin olive oil contains an abundance of anti-oxidants such as tocopherols, b-carotene, lutein, squalene, lipophilic and hydrophilic phenols. It also contains Vitamin K, which H**p oil does not have! Vitamin K promotes blood clotting and bone health. Olive oil also contains a unique component called oleocanthal. Oleocanthal increases immune function, reduces free radicals and is a natural anti-inflammatory (studies show it works similar to ibuprofen).

*Research papers, in animal studies, show that olive oil and its compounds may fight Osteoarthritis by preventing damage to the cartilage.*

A special thanks to Shantel Perreal for the very in-depth research article on the H**pOlive oil that I had the pleasure of reading, and sourced much of this information.

For any inquiries to purchase this product, please contact your local feed store!

04/05/2022

My favourite little Andalusian baby, Diego, looooves Radiate H**p co.‘s H**pOlive oil! 🥰🌱
Equulus Equine Therapy (Morgan Baker) and I will be showcasing this amazing product at Everything Equine on the Border in Lloyminster this weekend (April 8th to 10th)!
We are available for any and all inquiries about digestion, nutrition, or anything horse!
Come on down and say hi and you might win some prizes 😏😉
We are so excited to see everyone and we hope to meet so many people! 🥰🐴

03/22/2021

Reallynice saddle if anyone is looking, great for short backed horses!

03/15/2021

Horse Owners’ Guide to Equine Massage

NEXT CLINIC DATE: April 10 and 11, 2021

This class is perfect for the horse owner who would like to help support their horse between treatments!

We will teach you the major muscles that you are able to help massage to keep your horse flexible, supple and healthy.

In this two day class, we will cover the following topics in class:

-What is a muscle, what do they need to function and why do we need to massage them?
-The locations, origins and insertions of some of the major muscles you can help take care of
-The different types of massage movements and when to use each of them
-Locating and drawing the muscles learned on the horse
-Practicing the massage movements
Learning proper stretching techniques to accompany the massage.
Equine Remedial Therapy

**While we can’t make you into a professional in a weekend, we can help you create a better understanding of your horses body and how to look after him/her!
You will feel confident to go home and massage your own horses using the techniques taught in this class.

*Disclaimer: participants attending this course will not be receiving any sort of professional recognition, nor should they be offering massage therapy services to other people. This is for personal use only.

Our barn is heated, classroom cozy and horses are provided! No need to worry about hauling in the potentially inclement weather.

Cost: $325/ participant including all supplies & materials.

Please email

[email protected]

To register!!

03/11/2021

Its a good day

10/01/2020

Thank you Sanche Performance Horses
For the great lecture on FORM TO FUNCTION
Seeing the difference in breeds!
Great Job!!

05/21/2020

I can not believe 4 years has gone by already! Here are a few amazing ladies! They studied so hard and it had it has paid off!! We will miss you🥰

04/18/2020

02/26/2020

Horse Owners’ Guide to Equine Massage

NEXT CLINIC DATE: March 28-29 2020

This class is perfect for the horse owner who would like to help support their horse between treatments!

We will teach you the major muscles that you are able to help massage to keep your horse flexible, supple and healthy.

In this two day class, we will cover the following topics in class:

What is a muscle, what do they need to function and why do we need to massage them?
The locations, origins and insertions of some of the major muscles you can help take care of
The different types of massage movements and when to use each of them
Locating and drawing the muscles learned on the horse
Practicing the massage movements
Learning proper stretching techniques to accompany the massage.
Equine Remedial Therapy

While we can’t make you into a professional in a weekend, we can help you create a better understanding of your horses body and how to look after him/her! You will feel confident to go home and massage your own horses using the techniques taught in this class.

*Disclaimer: participants attending this course will not be receiving any sort of professional recognition, nor should they be offering massage therapy services to other people. This is for personal use only.

​These clinics are offered at any location – The March 28-29 class is offered at our clinic

Our barn is heated, classroom cozy and horses are provided! No need to worry about hauling in the potentially inclement weather.

Cost: $325/ participant including all supplies & materials. ($100 deposit to hold spot)

Email: [email protected]

Location:
25021-17st NE Edmonton

Email information and e-transfers to Shantel.

02/23/2020

This will be FUN! Sign up before all spaces are filled

11/16/2019

Very proud of these girls!! New Massage Therapist!

11/09/2019

Blue enjoying time with Students practicing!

05/25/2019

Good little read one of the students did

05/16/2019

A second part to last weeks videos. More on the Latissimus Dorsi

05/10/2019

Some of what the first years dissection class this week!

04/26/2019

We are at the Mane Event, come say Hi!

02/27/2019

01/17/2019

here is a little video some of the 3 year students did for a project

https://www.facebook.com/184633378757699/posts/355504638337238/

11/22/2018

With all the rain we have been having footing has been a slick and mucky! Add weather change on top of that and you might notice some soreness or stiffness with your horses! It’s very important to make sure you warm them up properly at the beginning of your rides to prevent injuries or strains. Start off slow and get the blood moving and work on softening them so they’re nice and supple before throwing them into work. This will give them time to work out any stiffness or kinks and also give you the opportunity to make sure they’re sound!
If you are feeling like your horse is off or in need of a little extra TLC I do have last minute openings this month! The beginning of December is booking up so shoot me message or give me a call if you’re wanting to get your horse looked at so we can make something work! I know December can be a crazy month for everyone so I will try to be as flexible as possible to make sure your horse is getting looked after!

11/13/2018

What do you see

11/13/2018

What do you see wrong?
How is your horse moving?

10/29/2018

I am just days away from unveiling the new website and I thought to get all of you as excited about this launch as I am, I should do a give away!
So here is how its going to work:
1. Tag a friend, or two on this post so they can get a free gift too!
2. Comment a picture of your horse/horses (this is a gift for them as well!)
3. Send me your email address.
Simple as that! Anyone who completes these 3 steps will be emailed with their free gift and a notification when the website is live!
You can message,email, or comment your email address on this post, whichever you prefer!
I hope this gets you guys looking forward to the new website coming out as much as I am! You have until October 31st to qualify!

09/18/2018

09/04/2018

Second day of class and I already have artists!!

09/02/2018

I am so very proud of Melissa Bayer-Lester for all her Hard work in completing the Equine Remedial Therapy course with Honours! I wish you the very best! And did I mention how Proud I am!

08/08/2018

Todays wet lab
Nomad Equine