Equine Physiotherapy

Horses carry riders and this alone makes them athletes, this can also cause unwanted pain and small issues than can progress if left untreated. Being aware of signs that your horse is in discomfort can lead to you identifying muscular changes, pain, and over time - decrease the risk of lameness.

Watch out for these signs:

  • Loss of performance -Knocking poles, less stamina, tripping, lower dressage scores, difficulty cantering or during transitions etc 

  • Change in attitude- Lack  of enthusiasm, aggression, more reserved, head-shaking. 

  • Recent injury or surgery

  • Resentment to being tacked up

  • Ridden issues - Bucking/napping or rearing

  • Gait changes - shoe wear changes, losing shoes, toe dragging, stiffness

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Common Reasons for Call out

  • "Sore Back"

  • Altered performance

  • Gait changes

  • After Surgery

  • Tendon Injury

  • Exercise Programmes/Pole-work help

  • Difficulty performing dressage moves

  • Joint Disease/Arthritis

  • Locking Stifle

  • Kissing Spine

  • Navicular

  • Muscle injury/Wounds