Grace In Motion Equine Sports Therapy

24/07/2024

Margo!

18/06/2024

Ever wonder what a day in the life of a veterinarian is like? From routine checkups to life-saving surgeries, vet professionals handle it all with compassion and expertise. This Veterinary Appreciation Day, we're celebrating the hard work, long hours, and incredible dedication that goes on behind the scenes.

12/05/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms out there!

Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing women who shape our lives. To all the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and mother figures out there, have a wonderful day!

22/04/2024

On a positive note after being laid up all week, I did finished another certification!

Can’t say enough how important it is to have a knowledgeable and qualified professional working on your animals!

20/04/2024

It's Volunteer Recognition Day, and we extend our deepest gratitude to the veterinarians and veterinary team members who dedicate their time and skills to volunteering in their communities. Your selflessness and commitment to giving back make a significant impact on the lives of countless animals and people.

Whether it's offering free clinics, participating in local animal welfare initiatives, responding to emergencies, or educating the public on animal health, your contributions are invaluable. Your efforts embody the compassion and integrity that are at the heart of the veterinary profession.

We'd love to hear about your volunteer experiences or celebrate a colleague who goes the extra mile in community service. Let's shine a light on the incredible work done by veterinary volunteers and spread the message of kindness and dedication.

10/04/2024

First... nothing is truly "OUT”! This is a common term used in chiropractic conversations but it is not actually very accurate. Two better terms to use are “restriction” or “subluxation”.

A subluxation is defined as misaligned vertebrae leading to hypomobility of a motion unit.

More simply, it is an area of the spine or joint that is "restricted" and unable to move correctly - and thus, subluxation and restriction are synonyms and can be used interchangeably. Restrictions are caused by trauma, confinement, exercise, age, and the day to day activities of performance horses, but can be worsened by poor saddle fit, an unbalanced rider, poor hoof balance, and lack of cross-training and/or proper conditioning. Common areas for restrictions include the poll, lower neck, back, pelvis, and sacrum.

31/03/2024

Happy Easter!🐣

23/03/2024

Happy National Puppy Day!

17/03/2024

May the luck 🍀 of the Irish be with you! Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! ☘️

09/03/2024

It’s finally that time all of us 🐴 people have been waiting for MORE☀️DAYLIGHT. Don’t forget to SPRING forward tonight & enjoy all your extra time at the barn!

With the official 1st day of Spring right ↩️ the corner, now’s the time to start thinking about booking your 🐎 cold laser session!

16/02/2024

Can’t say enough how important it is to have a knowledgeable and qualified professional working on your animals!

20/01/2024

FUN FACT FRIDAY! Are you familiar with the many adaptations that help your horse stay warm during the cold winter months?

🌾 Hindgut digestion of hay produces the most heat, acting as a small furnace inside of the horse. This is why free choice, good quality hay is so important in the winter.

💪 Horses have a huge muscle mass and muscle activity produces heat. This includes running and playing and even shivering if their body temperature starts to drop. It is important to remember that these activities also will result in a bigger caloric demand so free choice hay and in some cases, grain, is often needed.

🧥 To blanket or not to blanket is a constant debate but either way, as it starts to get cold your horse will grow a thicker coat. If you decide to leave your horse unblanketed you may notice that they look “fluffy”. This is due to a phenomenon called piloerection where the hair stands up to better trap air within. Two layers of the coat also help with warmth. The inner layer is softer and has air pockets to create an insulating layer. The outer layer is coarse and has oils that keep moisture from penetrating the insulating layer and keep the horse warm.

⚖️ Wild horses go into the winter heavier than ideal and the fat serves as an extra layer of insulation. However, if a horse is going to be kept heavily blanketed and in a barn during the cold weather months this is unnecessary and can lead to obesity related issues.

🦵Their distal limbs (below the knees and hocks) are made of mostly bones and tendons, tissues that are resistant to the cold temperatures.

🦶The hooves have an alternative route of blood circulation through larger vessels that can be used in low temperatures. This is why horses can stand in snow without detrimental effects.

👃A horse’s nose has a robust blood supply and is rounded so that it is less susceptible to frostbite than a human’s nose.
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Courtesy of the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

06/01/2024

It’s important to not automatically assume an abscess is to blame for a sudden and dramatic lameness. Instead, run through a few simple tests to see if that's a likely explanation.>>>https://bit.ly/EQAbscessTests

01/01/2024

Happy New Year to all my clients, family and friends! Wishing you all the best in 2024!

14/12/2023

Happy National Day of the Horse to these beautiful animals that have been our partners in both work and play. Today we remember the lessons horses teach us about trust, loyalty, and the joy of simply being in the moment.

22/10/2023

“You is Kind, You is Smart, You is Important” - The Help

21/08/2023

Weekend laser vibes

04/08/2023

Ever wonder what the vet is looking at on the ultrasound?

Check out this mini-guide to ultrasonography of the equine distal limb!

04/07/2023

Happy 4th 🇺🇸 of July!