Equine Physiotherapy

Horses are amazing athletes but like human athletes they can tweak and strain muscles during their work. We ask a lot of our horses and place much demand on their musculoskeletal system. Equine Physiotherapy is beneficial to many horses, especially those displaying changes in behaviour or performance.

Some signs that your horse is in discomfort may include:

Refusing fences
Uncharacteristically knocking fences
Bunny hopping in canter
Poor impulsion and engagement
Crookedness
Shortening of stride
Inability to strike off on correct canter lead
Saddle slip
Tripping/stumbling
Reluctance to be touched/groomed
Tail swishing
Loss of performance
Difficulty on one rein
Head tossing
Bucking
Rearing
Issues tacking up
Unwillingness to go forward

Regular maintenance sessions are also beneficial to pick up on any issues before they can become a real problem.

Benefits of Equine Physiotherpy

Improves muscle tone
Increases flexibility and range of motion
Tendon and ligament injuries
Post surgery rehabilitation
Improves stamina and overall performance
Decreases inflammation and swelling in joints
Aids wound healing
Relieves muscle spasm
Releases stiffness and tension
Speeds up healing process
Aids injury prevention