Equine Services

If you have a horse or pony you’ve probably had the “back man” out or heard others talking about having their horses backs checked. I’m essentially the back (wo)man. But as any owner knows, horses are much more exciting and complex than just their backs. Horses, as prey animals, don't want to risk being seen as vulnerable, therefore they are excellent at masking problems.

As your therapist I work holistically with the whole horse, not just on their backs. I look for subtle compensations and imbalances through to more obvious lameness or discomfort. I will use my skill and knowledge as a vet physio to address any issues and help you achieve your goals, from field ornament or happy hacker to National Champion. My job is to improve your horse’s well being and quality of life in a realistic measurable way.

Below is a summary of a standard 60-90 minute consultation.

Assessment

I will watch your horse in the stable and moving, assess their musculoskeletal structure both visually and with palpation. I will seek to find areas of discomfort or restriction. Like a detective I take all the information to understand the story and formulate the best ways to help address any issues identified.

Treatment

While hands on, undertaking palpation I will treat any issues with a variety massage techniques and stretches. If required I then utilse a toolkit of other treatment modalities including therapeutic ultrasound, laser therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field, kinesiology taping, TENs and equi-release. Use of the additional treatments is based on clinical need of each horse.

Rehabilitation

Following treatment I will work with you to develop a rehab plan. This could be a few stretches a day through to ridden exercises. I take into account your time, facilities and what your horse is used to and every rehab plan is bespoke for you and your horse. We will also arrange when I should see your horse again.