Based in Harrogate, horse physiotherapy treatments are carried out throughout Yorkshire.

I often get clients come to me when their horses have started to show the behavioural changes (listed below). I am a strong believer in being proactive rather than reactive when it comes to treating animals. I believe that you should have regular horse physio appointments as a routine task, just as you get the farrier or dentist. Horses are flight animals and as such have evolved to not show pain/discomfort to avoid getting eaten!

I also think it's extremely useful to educate owners on how they can help their horses, whether it's changing from a haynet to a haybar or just doing a few simple exercises daily to keep your horse supple. I find when an owner works with me, we get the best results.

An initial appointment will usually take 1 hour 30 minutes and I will always follow up in 7 to 10 days with a second appointment which takes 45 minutes to an hour. I find it extremely beneficial to me, the horse and the owner when coming back after a week as it enables me to see where we stand and then build an accurate treatment/maintenance plan going forwards.

A horse physiotherapy consultation comprises of the following.......

Assessment:

1. Detailed discussion of patient history.
2. General health check & conformational analysis.
3. Gait analysis & lameness assessment.
4. Patient assessment summary.
5. Palpation of all muscles to identify muscle asymmetry, tone, lesions.
6. Joint range of motion assessment.

Treatment:

• Massage & soft tissue techniques.
• Electrotherapies, where applicable.
• Joint mobilisations/stretches.

Aftercare:

1. General verbal aftercare regime - given on the day.
2. Detailed written aftercare regime - sent via email up to a week post consultation.