Riding for Freedom

In this deeply moving episode of Call Cut with Angélique, I sit down with my friend and racing legend Eurico Rosa Da Silva — 2-time Queen's Plate winner, 7-time Canadian Sovereign Award recipient, Canadian Triple Crown champion, 2017 World Jockey Champion in Japan, and a proud inductee into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. But behind every title was a private battle. Eurico courageously opens up about his struggle with addiction and the long, painful road to healing. We dive into his memoir, Riding for Freedom, and explore how horses, sentient, empathetic beings, became not just his path to recovery, but his purpose. Now, Eurico is using the healing power of horses to help athletes strengthen their mental resilience, overcome anxiety, and reconnect with their inner strength. This is a conversation about courage, healing, and the quiet, profound wisdom of the animal kingdom. And a gentle reminder to anyone walking through the dark: You are, and have always been — the writer, the director, and the lead of your story. Even in your lowest moment, the pen is still in your hand. And your next act can be your most powerful yet.