Pegasus Veterinary Physiotherapy

Pegasus Veterinary Physiotherapy South Yorkshire based VetPhysio with a PGdip Veterinary Physiotherapy from Writtle University Collage

07/01/2025

Equine seasonal hazards

As temperatures drop, keeping your horses safe from seasonal hazards is essential. Here are some key risks:

- Ice & slippery ground: Horses can easily slip on icy surfaces, leading to serious injuries. Clear pathways and use sand or grit for better traction.

- Toxic plants: Some toxic plants, like yew, bracken and acorns, can still be present in winter pastures. Ensure grazing areas are free of harmful vegetation.

- Wet and muddy conditions: These can lead to slips and falls, as well as increase the risk of mud fever, a painful skin condition from prolonged damp exposure.

Stay vigilant to keep your horses happy and healthy this winter!

A little late to the party but Happy New Year everyone! I’ve busy with the snow and spending some time with my son! I ho...
07/01/2025

A little late to the party but Happy New Year everyone! I’ve busy with the snow and spending some time with my son!
I hope you’re all staying warm and safe especially in these icy and snowy conditions.
I’ve seen a few dogs out and about which is lovely but with more and more grit going down don’t forget to wash your pups feet when you return home!
This ice is especially dangerous for our horsey friends, shod or not. So be careful, a few days off while the snow thaws is much better than months off in recovery from a tendon or ligament injury!
If you need anything during this cold snap please don’t hesitate to reach out either to myself here or at House of Hounds in Huddersfield for my doggy followers ❤️

Merry Christmas from all at Pegasus Vet Physio! I hope you’ve all had a fab day however you’ve spent it! Duke had a cand...
25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from all at Pegasus Vet Physio! I hope you’ve all had a fab day however you’ve spent it!
Duke had a candy cane today and some veggies for his Christmas dinner ❤️. I couldn’t find his antlers for our photo this year 😂

I love seeing horses give these big releases during treatment. Here is Esme, a lovely little Welsh who had an injury las...
03/12/2024

I love seeing horses give these big releases during treatment.

Here is Esme, a lovely little Welsh who had an injury last year and I started treating her as part of her recovery. When we first met Esme was in a lot of pain and wouldn’t let anyone near her legs. Now, after a lot of work from her young owner, she will pick all of her feet up, and we’re getting there with the stretches. She’s also such a sweetheart now who will come for cuddles during her treatment.

It just goes to show that there’s often more to ‘naughty’ ponies, with pain being one of the most frequent reasons for bad behaviour.

If your horse has recently had a change in behaviour, especially in this colder weather, it could be pain related and physiotherapy could help ❤️

We had snow today! Did anyone else? Duke had a little play and I always think he looks stunning when it snows ❤️. I hope...
19/11/2024

We had snow today! Did anyone else? Duke had a little play and I always think he looks stunning when it snows ❤️.

I hope all your animals have kept warm today, especially those with arthritis as this cold weather can cause flare ups. If your animals need any extra help during this cold snap, drop me a message and I can see how I can help them ❤️

Sorry I haven’t drawn the competition winner, I’ve been a bit busy… GRADUATING!! Thank you to everyone who’s helped me a...
14/11/2024

Sorry I haven’t drawn the competition winner, I’ve been a bit busy… GRADUATING!!

Thank you to everyone who’s helped me along the way to officially becoming a Master of Science in Veterinary Physiotherapy! It’s been a long, hard road but I did it and I could not be more grateful to my husband, son, and parents as without them it wouldn’t have happened!
And a huge thank you to all my clients past and present, without you guys my dream of helping animals would never have become a reality!

Thank you all so much ❤️❤️

Happy November! Have I mentioned it’s my birthday on Tuesday 😂. To celebrate let’s have a giveaway. I did this last year...
03/11/2024

Happy November! Have I mentioned it’s my birthday on Tuesday 😂. To celebrate let’s have a giveaway. I did this last year and met some lovely new clients from it so why not do it again! But this time it’s 2 for 1!

It’s easy! Just Like, Share, and Comment a picture of your animal, and then tag a friend to share this offer with! You will both get a half price session with me to be used before the end of the year!

This competition will end on the 10th November with the winners being drawn on Monday the 11th!

Good luck!

I hope you all had a fab Halloween! My little stitch had a great day at a local farm and then out trick or treating! Did...
01/11/2024

I hope you all had a fab Halloween! My little stitch had a great day at a local farm and then out trick or treating!

Did anyone dress up their animals?

Drop a picture below for a scarily good surprise in your inbox! ❤️

I have been super busy recently but I am very happy to say that I am swapping my lap coat for waders and joining the ama...
30/10/2024

I have been super busy recently but I am very happy to say that I am swapping my lap coat for waders and joining the amazing team at House of Hounds Hydrotherapy!
I will still be doing physio for my equine clients and doing hydro and physio with house of hounds.

It’s also nearly my birthday and so nearly time for a celebratory offer (or two) so watch this space!

As the old saying goes, no hoof, no horse. I always ask about shoeing/farriery intervals and check your horses feet and ...
24/10/2024

As the old saying goes, no hoof, no horse.

I always ask about shoeing/farriery intervals and check your horses feet and heals as they have a massive impact on how your horse moves and stands.

These photos are shocking as I couldn’t get flash to work on my phone 🙃 but after 2 days with rock tape on his back (whi...
02/10/2024

These photos are shocking as I couldn’t get flash to work on my phone 🙃 but after 2 days with rock tape on his back (which was still on even after all the rain 💪🏻💪🏻). Dukes kyphosis has decreased loads. Although I didn’t take a proper before picture so you’ll have to take my word for it 😅. It’s still visible in the first picture but no where near as bad as it was on Saturday.

I still have availability in October if anyone would like to book in! Drop me a message ❤️

29/09/2024

Duke was having a nice little run around in the school on Thursday. He looked to be going well until I noticed he was a little short and choppy behind. Duke has tight hamstrings and some breed related conformation issues that cause him to be a bit unstable through his hocks.
When I brought duke in on Saturday, I noticed the kyphosis around his thoracolumbar junction (also known as a hunters bump or roach back) was more prominent than it has been for a while. So I gave him a little massage and put some tape around this area of tension with the hopes of releasing these tight muscles.
I’ll post tomorrow with how he’s gotten on with the tape and how his back looks now.

One of my clients out and about smashing it at Elend lodge hunter trials today! Only their third time out and got clear ...
28/09/2024

One of my clients out and about smashing it at Elend lodge hunter trials today! Only their third time out and got clear round! ❤️

Well done guys!

I have some very exciting news to share soon, but for now here’s a picture of my cat ‘helping’ me with my hydro lecture ...
27/09/2024

I have some very exciting news to share soon, but for now here’s a picture of my cat ‘helping’ me with my hydro lecture this week. Not sure he was happy about all the dogs on my screen 😂

Duke had a bath in the last of the sunshine last week and went into his new stable for the first time to dry off. With t...
24/09/2024

Duke had a bath in the last of the sunshine last week and went into his new stable for the first time to dry off.

With the weather changing and the winter months approaching, most horses will be looking at coming back into their stables at least over night.

Did you know that long periods of standing still can cause stiffness in joints and can also cause build up of lymphatic fluid. This is often referred to as stocking up in the horse world.

If you find your horse is stiff after stabling them, or they tend to stock up in their lower limbs, veterinary physiotherapy could help.

As a veterinary physiotherapist, I can prescribe exercises that can help reduce stiffness and lessen the risk of your horse sticking up whilst stabled. As I am also qualified as a Rock Tape Uk Equine practitioner, I can use rock tape to aid in lymphatic drainage, a technique I used on duke when he had to be on box rest due to an abscess.

If your horse suffers from anything I’ve mentioned in this most, drop me a message and we can chat about how physio and remodel exercises can help them ❤️

So honoured to have been able to go to this event and help Gillian and her team paint the horses. Gillian is a fountain ...
22/09/2024

So honoured to have been able to go to this event and help Gillian and her team paint the horses. Gillian is a fountain of knowledge and more than happy to answer any question you put to her!
If you ever get the chance to go to one of these events I 100% recommend it.

Thank you to the Horses Inside Out team and Gillian for having me yesterday. I had an amazing time and hope to see you up north some time soon 😉😉❤️

I’ve had a lovely morning painting with the Horses Inside Out team at Moulton collage! Now on to the show ❤️
21/09/2024

I’ve had a lovely morning painting with the Horses Inside Out team at Moulton collage!

Now on to the show ❤️

I’ve had a few horsey clients recently and have even managed to fit duke in for a treatment. I’ve also started my hydro ...
19/09/2024

I’ve had a few horsey clients recently and have even managed to fit duke in for a treatment. I’ve also started my hydro qualification and have been doing some placement days at a hydro clinic in Barnsley which has been very fun and interesting.

I love learning new ways to help your animals be the best they can be and I am always striving to be a better physio for them.

If you think your animal would benefit from some physio, drop me a message and we can have a chat. ❤️

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We had snow today! Did anyone else? Duke had a little play and I always think he looks stunning when it snows ❤️. I hope all your animals have kept warm today, especially those with arthritis as this cold weather can cause flare ups. If your animals need any extra help during this cold snap, drop me a message and I can see how I can help them ❤️

Duke in the school
Duke in the school

Duke was having a nice little run around in the school on Thursday. He looked to be going well until I noticed he was a little short and choppy behind. Duke has tight hamstrings and some breed related conformation issues that cause him to be a bit unstable through his hocks. When I brought duke in on Saturday, I noticed the kyphosis around his thoracolumbar junction (also known as a hunters bump or roach back) was more prominent than it has been for a while. So I gave him a little massage and put some tape around this area of tension with the hopes of releasing these tight muscles. I’ll post tomorrow with how he’s gotten on with the tape and how his back looks now.

Girth pain
Girth pain

Before and after of some girth fasciculations. I see these a lot and it’s always something I check for. Sensitivity around a horses girth line can happen for a number of reasons such as their girth being too tight, rider asymmetry, the girth being done up too quickly or even being uneven on either side of the saddle. Recent research has shown that having a girth uneven increases pressure on the higher/tighter side, especially with anatomical girths that fit certain ways under the horses sternum and chest. Always try and keep your girth even by doing both sides to the same holes and do your girth up slowly, one hole at a time. Bella very much enjoyed her massage today and hopefully will be much happier being tacked up now as her owner was concerned regarding some sourness while girthing. If your horse is acting strangely while tacking or girthing up, drop me a message and we can see how I can help get them comfortable again ❤️

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