Equi-librium Therapy, LLC

28/07/2025

Thanks Lexington Veterinary Rehabilitation for the preventive care plan for sweet Gemma! She greatly enjoyed her first appointment with Dr Alfred, and is excited for all the cheese she’ll savor while working out!

13/07/2025

As requested the diaphragm but again let's not just think about the torso☺️, breath needs to be felt through the whole horse, everything that is involved in the movement of the ribcage will have cause and affect around the whole body.
I have many posts about the specifics of the diaphragm and you can just search for the posts about origin insertion etc, but I find if we only talk about one thing we begin a tunnel vision of just working in one area to find and resolve an issue.
As a human who needs to work on not wearing my shoulders as earings as my ribcage shifts up I know that the first part of a healthy breath is a less stressed brain so a healthy environment for your horse with the ability to move away from perceived danger is the first step to a better working relationship between breath and the body.

This picture is only a small part of the connections rather than attachments but you get the point of whole horse
Where would you start ???

P.s dont come at me for the ribcage drawing its bloody hard even if not anatomically perfect i want to get across whole horse 🫠

19/06/2025

Dedicated to offering the best underwater treadmills on the market, and also providing on-site tools and resources to ensure your success.

06/06/2025

Little miss Lexi wanted to share in Chandler’s zen yesterday 🥰

Contact us today to see how your companion would benefit from their own session!

24/04/2025

It’s that time of year, when we’re seeing more client horse’s with skin funk. So here’s some timely information from the AAEP!

April showers bring…

…the increased risk of your horse developing a skin condition like rain rot, a contagious bacterial skin disease (often mistaken for a fungal condition) called dermatophilosis which is caused by the bacterium "Dermatophilus congolensis.”

How does rain rot happen?
The organism responsible for rain rot lives in the outer layer of the skin; if the skin is compromised by too much moisture or cracks, or if the horse has a weaker immune system, it’s easier for the pathogen to activate and establish an infection that causes from pinpoint to large, crusty scabs (pro tip: Your horse will NOT thank you for picking at them!).

Why should you not mistake rain rot for a fungal disease?
Antifungal medications and topicals have no effect on the bacteria responsible for rain rot, therefore diagnosing the condition correctly is critical! If left untreated, the condition can even progress to a point where it opens the door for more serious, secondary skin infections. It’s also important to note that this organism is contagious and may be passed to other horses by tack, equipment or insects, therefore disinfection of equipment is vital to prevent spread.

If you suspect your horse has rain rot, be sure to consult your veterinarian on the best treatment plan. While there are a million over-the-counter products available, your horse doctor may have cause to prescribe a specific course of action based on the severity of your horse's case.

13/03/2025

Have you registered for this virtual opportunity yet?? It starts on Friday!!

AAETT joins forces with NBCAAM to elevate Equine care standards in the industry!

The American Association of Equine Therapists and Technicians (AAETT) is proud to announce our new formal affiliation with the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM).

This partnership marks a significant step forward in our shared commitment to advancing education, professional recognition, and industry standards for equine care practitioners.

Register for NBCAAM's upcoming FREE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (March 14-15) to further support our combined cause

(AAETT will receive 50% of the sales proceeds if you upgrade to a paid ticket)

NBCAAM's virtual conference will include topics such as:

✨Navigating the Veterinarian/Bodyworker relationship

✨Introduction to Equine Craniosacral

✨Using Modalities in Harmony with the Nervous System

✨SOAP notes simplified...and more!

Sign up today to gain access to a wealth of knowledge from like-minded professionals.

https://aaett.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=112b41f45413d32b2d46a6d17&id=8d6d0e6fa9&e=d0bbed3fd0

By aligning with NBCAAM, AAETT is reinforcing our dedication to ensuring that equine therapists and technicians receive the highest level of training, certification, and professional support. Together, we are strengthening the credibility of equine massage and therapy professionals, enhancing opportunities for practitioners, and fostering a future where both horses and those who care for them benefit from well-defined standards and ethical practices.

Through this collaboration, AAETT members will have increased access to valuable resources, certification pathways, and advocacy, further solidifying the role of equine therapists and technicians within the broader industry. We look forward to working with NBCAAM to create lasting, positive change in equine care and professional development.

Stay tuned for more updates on how this partnership and others will shape the future of equine therapy!

03/12/2024

AAETT is working so hard to better the equine supportive care industry in the interests of the horses, professionals, horse owners, and everyone invested in the industry as a whole. Please consider supporting their mission today and every day!

AAETT was founded to bring together equine professionals working to make horses' lives better, to further education, and to elevate the industry to a higher standard of care.

Our horses work hard for us. They are extremely giving creatures. Most professionals in the Equine Supportive Care Industry would tell you: we do it for the horse.

It is a way to give back to the creatures who do so much for us.

💙💛Today is Giving Tuesday💛💙

AAETT is deeply grateful for your support of our mission however fits best.

The simplest option is a straight forward donation. AAETT is a non-profit which means all donations are tax-deductible.

As a fully volunteer-run organization, all donations apply 100% to supporting the equine industry through AAETT's mission.

Sponsorship is another avenue of support.

AAETT greatly appreciates our Annual Sponsors including:

⭐️Magnus Magnetica, the Founding Sponsor
⭐️Northwest School of Animal Massage
⭐️HEALequine
⭐️School of Applied Integrative Therapy Equine
⭐️Respond Systems, Inc.
⭐️London College of Animal Osteopathy

If you aren't already a member of AAETT, please consider joining. Membership drives AAETT.

Currently our committees, staffed by members, are:

🦄 Finalizing AAETT's application for Standards of Excellence accreditation

🦄 Preparing to roll out a Board Level Core Knowledge Exam for Equine Care Professionals

🦄 Planning the 2025 Educational Conference

🦄 Working on securing further benefits for members through partnerships with our sponsors and supporters

🦄 Working with Veterinary Boards across the country to develop positive working relationships.

This is really just the tip of the iceberg. Membership is vital, both financially and for the power and momentum needed to accomplish AAETT's goals!

We hope you’ll consider supporting us on this Giving Tuesday. Links to donate and join are pinned below ⬇️

04/11/2024

❗𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝗯. 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, at the Thoroughbred Training Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Organized by the University of Kentucky in collaboration with the Kentucky Horse Council and made possible by industry partners, the event is designed for 𝕔𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕘𝕖 𝕤𝕥𝕦𝕕𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕤 interested in a career in veterinary medicine.
🔹This year’s event features more exploratory tracks and more available seats. Registration will open Dec. 2 and the event is expected to quickly fill again. The registration fee of $25 will cover breakfast, snack and networking lunch, along with entry into the morning seminars, panel sessions and one afternoon focus site. Focus sites include practices and professionals focusing on equine, large animal, small animal, mixed animal practice, government/regulatory and wildlife veterinary medicine.
🔹Sponsorship opportunities are also available to businesses and organizations. For more information or to be placed on a notification list when registration opens, please visit https://afs.ca.uky.edu/students/pre-vet/pre-vet-experience-day.

14/10/2024

YES!!

Reevaluating the Approach to Equine Care: A Call for Modernization

As I complete my mandatory continuing education to maintain my healthcare license, I encountered an eye-opening topic: the stark contrast between the 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 and the 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 in human healthcare.

This led me to reflect on how similar patterns are playing out in equine healthcare, highlighting the need for a shift in how we care for our horses.

The 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹, still prevalent in much of equine healthcare, places the professional in control. The health provider assesses symptoms, prescribes treatments, and expects compliance from the patient (or in this case, the horse’s owner). While this model may seem efficient, it leaves no room for the patient’s preferences or input. It is an outdated, top-down approach where decisions are made for the patient, not with them.

In stark contrast, the 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 —which I am required to follow as a licensed human healthcare provider in BC, Canada — focuses on collaborative decision-making. This model respects the patient’s needs, preferences, and values. Care is designed with the patient’s input, ensuring a more personalized and responsive approach to health.

It made me think: if human healthcare has moved away from this archaic model, why is equine care still so rooted in it? Shouldn’t our horses deserve the same respect, empathy, and collaborative care that humans do?

It’s time to challenge the status quo in equine medical care. If we are required to maintain modern, patient-centered practices as licensed human healthcare professionals, why should equine professionals be any different? This isn't just a matter of preference—it's about ethics, respect, and the evolution of care.

It’s time for change. A movement toward equine care that truly considers the horse as an active participant, with treatment that reflects their individual needs, behaviors, and feedback.

13/10/2024

Calling all RIDERS:

One rider who volunteers the MOST hours this week will get their entry AND stabling back!

You game? Contact Lynn Davis to work out your volunteer shifts : [email protected] 📧

08/10/2024

📣 Educational opportunity! 📣 

Join us for this live event where two veterinarians will answer your questions about preventative equine joint care. Sponsored by Arthramid Vet.