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Victoria Lee Veterinary Physiotherapy BSc(hons) NAVP AHPR is a mobile veterinary physiotherapist
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02/03/2024

Hi guys, I’ve just got back from my holiday and will be replying to all your messages ASAP. Please do get in touch if I haven’t replied as I’ve probably just missed it!

Really looking forward to getting back to treating your lovely animals on Monday ❤️ Let’s hope the snow clears up by then!

19/02/2024

A fab weekend doing myofascial release CPD. I can’t wait to incorporate this more into my treatments!

All skills are transferable to my equine clients, so don’t worry, you’ll definitely get to experience some relaxing and great releases! ❤️

03/11/2023

Hey everyone, just wanted to remind you all that I am away until 6th November with limited WiFi - I’m sorry for the slow replies! If I haven’t got back to you, please do send me a reminder in case I’ve missed your message ❤️

Here are just a few of the animals I’ve been spending my time with on my travels 🐪

23/10/2023

🥰🥰Being stronger than the thoughts😍😍

Last night many of us would have watched the amazing 5 star competition in 🇺🇸 Marylands. What a result 🇮🇪🇮🇪 Austin and his Mount Salty moved up from 4th after XC to WIN……..an overdue fantastic result ❤️❤️

Something that touched our hearts watching this competition was an interview that Austin did on TV straight after he won. He stated that results like these don’t happen to people like him……….he is one of the best event riders in the world and has the best relationship with his horse but he still thinks he’ll never beat the people who he thinks are ‘better’ than him! Then he went on to say he had been privately thinking of putting someone on the horse who would get the results the horse deserved………….again he had been doubting himself, one of the BEST eventers in the world had been doubting himself that Salty needs someone better!!!!!!! So from watching from the outside this result for Austin has come at a perfect time and so well deserved but also………..

It just goes to show what your own mind can sometimes tell you, you start doubting yourself, you start to think you can’t do what people think you should be doing, you start thinking what others might be thinking over and over again………….but all the time you are doing amazing and in the bigger picture achieving things all the time! Sometimes whatever gets in your mind needs a reality check and you need to realise, ‘wow I’m actually doing GREAT ❤️’

Austin well done and thank you for being honest. There was not many dry eyes last night watching you ……. Roll on your next results 🥰🥰

(Austin is also supported by the amazing Childeric UK and Orange Horse Consultants 🍊🍊)

Riders Minds

15/09/2023

Just a few of the lovely horses and ponies I’ve had the pleasure of treating recently ❤️

13/07/2023

Some lovely releases this afternoon ☀️

27/05/2023

I’m delighted to announce that I am now RAMP registered! 🎉

05/05/2023

A bit rudimentary picture drawing! But this is a great picture that shows the signs of a ill fitting saddle.

This pony has been having a bit of back pain and this picture was taken after being ridden. The photo shows the fur has been rubbed just behind the scapula and slightly lower down. This suggests areas where the saddle may be too tight or not fit correctly. Other signs to check for include uneven sweat marks on your saddle pad, unusual behaviour such as bucking and refusing, and uneven hair loss/rubbing.

Horses often change shape throughout the year and it’s important to get your saddle checked every 6 months, just as you would get a physio to check your horse’s back every 6 months to ensure they’re in tip top condition!

A poor fitting saddle may lead to a sore back which will need assessment from a physiotherapist, as well as consulting your local saddler to ensure the saddle fits well.

* This pony is booked in to get her saddle checked *

04/05/2023

Appointments are currently available for May, but they are filling up fast!

I have appointments available for current and new clients, so please do get in touch if you would like to book in.

I offer maintenance treatments which are very beneficial for all horses and ponies, no matter what their job! They will leave them feeling more comfortable and happy ❤️They are also a perfect pre and mid season check-up to boost their performance before you start competing 🏆

I use a mixture of manual therapies, electrotherapies, and joint mobilisations in my seasons, including the H-Wave (for horses only)! I will also leave you with a home exercise plan to help continue your animal's improvements between sessions.

If you have any questions and would like to know more, please get in touch:
📞 07852 385084
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.vleevetphysio.co.uk
or DM me!

29/03/2023

Small businesses rely on the opinions and recommendations of their clients to survive and grow!⭐️

If you are one of my clients, I’d be very grateful if you could write a short review on my page and/or Google profile.

Thank you so much in advance, Victoria

20/03/2023

Please share 😊

Physio, Chiro, Osteo or EMT? Which one is “best”?

The answer is simple - all of them! It depends on the condition and underlying musculoskeletal dysfunction your horse needs help for but for maintenance the use of ALL 4 professions is recommended.

None of us is better than the other - we just use a different approach to achieve physical and mental equilibrium for the horse. In one word - balance.

To correct a dysfunction the whole horse needs to be taken into consideration. Even if we concentrate on the treatment of a specific area, we will still have the underlying biomechanics and also mental well-being of the whole horse in mind.

As we all know horses are flight animals - they tend to mask pain and compensate with a different body area to “hide” the problem. If this area falls into another professions “area of expertise” we should always refer the horse to the most suitable professional.

🐎 Veterinary Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy aims to restore “physical function” and reduce pain. PTs will use a range of manual and electro-therapies (laser, ultrasound, tens/nmes or PEMF) to either rehabilitate a specific injury or maintain a healthy musculoskeletal system. Physios generally work more with soft tissues in comparison to chiros and osteopaths.

🐎Animal Osteopathy: Osteopaths not only diagnose and treat skeletal and spinal dysfunction, they also treat the horse as a whole and can address problem areas in the horse which are closely connected to spinal dysfunction. They concentrate more on the skeletal or “boney” aspects of the horse and use a range of manual techniques.

🐎Animal Chiropractic: Chiropractors identify spinal subluxations and dysfunctions and aim to correct these to enable the whole body of the horse to work in balance. They also concentrated mostly on the spinal and skeletal aspects of the horse.

🐎Equine Massage Therapist: Massage therapists are exceptionally good at palpating and massaging areas of tension and pain in the muscular system of the horse. Massage is an excellent tool to instantly relax a horse and provide pain-relief and can also help to increase mobility. They typically only concentrate on the treatment of muscular dysfunctions.

I hope this short post helped to clarify a few questions I’ve recently had 😊 any questions or if you are looking for recommendations for other professionals in my area- give me a shout!

20/02/2023

I had a great time this weekend helping a local farmer with some lambing - here are just a couple of the adorable babies that were born!! 🐑💙

Don’t forget that it’s not all dogs and horses! I treat a whole range of animals including cats, rabbits, sheep and cattle 🐈🐇🐑🐄

Get in touch if you have an animal that you would like Physiotherapy for. If you have any questions and would like to know more, please get in touch:
📞 07852 385084
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.vleevetphysio.co.uk
or DM me!

17/02/2023

Such an interesting post on the differences between the domesticated horse and zebras!

14/02/2023

I am now fully booked for the rest of February, but don’t worry we still have appointments available in March, so remember to book in today! 📔

Maintenance treatments are very beneficial for all horses and ponies, no matter what their job! They will leave them feeling more comfortable and happy ❤️

They are also a perfect pre season check-up to boost their performance before you start competing 🏆

I use a mixture of manual therapies, electrotherapies, and joint mobilisations in my seasons, including the H-Wave (for horses only)! I will also leave you with a home exercise plan to help continue your animal's improvements between sessions.

If you have any questions and would like to know more, please get in touch:
📞 07852 385084
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.vleevetphysio.co.uk
or DM me!

13/02/2023

It’s always wonderful to hear your feedback and to make a big difference for you and your pets ❤️

07/02/2023

I am currently on annual leave but even on holiday I’ve managed to find some wonderful animals! 🐕 ❄️ 🐎

08/01/2023

Happy National Labrador Day!! Where would we be without our beloved pups?! ❤️🦮

15/12/2022

❄Winter Challenges❄

It can be hard work and sometimes problematic to keep the water supplies available to your horse in this freezing weather. Adult horses can drink between 24-36 litres (approximately 3-4 buckets) of water per day and this can increase to 40-45 litres (approximately 5-6 buckets) per day, with an increase in forage.

Water plays an important role in hydration and digestion. If your horse doesn’t have enough water, it can affect how food passes along the gut, increasing the risk of impaction colic. A risk that can increase through the winter if additional forage is being fed, but not enough water is being consumed.

To help your horse stay hydrated:

🧊Check for, and remove any ice, twice a day in water troughs
❄Have water containers filled ready in case pipes freeze
🌡Adding some warm water to stabled horses’ buckets can encourage them to drink
🍎Try adding apples to your horse’s water to encourage them to drink

To learn more about the different types of colic and reducing the risks visit: https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/horse-health/equine-diseases/colic/

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Some lovely releases this afternoon ☀️

I am now fully booked for the rest of February, but don’t worry we still have appointments available in March, so remember to book in today! 📔 Maintenance treatments are very beneficial for all horses and ponies, no matter what their job! They will leave them feeling more comfortable and happy ❤️ They are also a perfect pre season check-up to boost their performance before you start competing 🏆 I use a mixture of manual therapies, electrotherapies, and joint mobilisations in my seasons, including the H-Wave (for horses only)! I will also leave you with a home exercise plan to help continue your animal's improvements between sessions. If you have any questions and would like to know more, please get in touch: 📞 07852 385084 📧 [email protected] 💻 www.vleevetphysio.co.uk or DM me!