EQTHERAPEUTICS

Over 800lb of weight loss which took almost 4 years to achieve The comparison photos of Monty are dramatic. They are also taken nearly four years apart . That context matters, because what these images represent is not rapid weight loss or an aggressive intervention. They reflect years of consistent, evidence-based management applied within the constraints of significant injury and compromised movement capacity. Monty originally came into my care for full-body rehabilitation.

Some horse owners, trainers, and even veterinarians continue to insist that a two-year-old horse is “fully grown” and that “all growth plates are closed.” Fact: That claim is scientifically false — and decades of anatomical, radiographic, and histological research prove it (references below). More importantly: The only region close to done at two years is the distal limb . And yet, people extrapolate that distal limb closure to mean the entire skeleton — including the spine

by Elisse Miki, EQ Therapeutics & Rainbow Bridge Transport Losing a horse is one of the hardest decisions any of us will face. When I lost three of my own horses, I was confronted with an uncomfortable truth: in the Fraser Valley, our aftercare choices are shockingly limited. Cremation was extremely expensive—and in some cases not even possible due to size restrictions. “General disposal” meant sending my horses away and never seeing their remains again. Neither option felt a

Pelvic dysfunction is one of the most overlooked causes of chronic lameness and movement asymmetry in horses. Yet, just like in humans, an upslip of the ilium —where one side of the pelvis shifts upward and loses proper articulation with the sacrum—can have profound effects on posture, coordination, and even cranial symmetry. This case highlights how accurate assessment, species-specific rehabilitation, and a supportive environment can restore balance and function in a remark

In Humans, Belief Can Heal One of the most remarkable discoveries in human medicine is the placebo effect. Far from being “fake,” placebo...

"You can’t fix the symptom if the cause is built into the horse’s daily life." Over the years, I’ve been called out to see hundreds of...

During a dissection hosted at the Northwest School of Animal Massage (NWSAM) in collaboration with Trinity Equine Services , we had the...

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) has become a prevalent trend in equine rehabilitation. It's widely featured in veterinary...

People often assume that because I am a staunch advocate for scientific principles — a stickler for anatomy, physiology, and mechanics...