This presentation explains the foundations of equine rehabilitation and structural recovery. We will examine the balancing act of creating an individualized rehabilitation plan for a recovering equine companion. How to determine the what, when, how, and why sequencing that determines success or failure. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of conditioning progression, common rehabilitation errors, how, what, and when to communicate with a veterinarian, and long-term rehabilitation planning, using science-based principles translated into practical management applications. Even those without horses will gain practical insights into structured recovery, planning, and evidence-based problem-solving applicable beyond the barn.