H L Veterinary Physiotherapy

16/08/2024

21/06/2024

Sponsored rider braved the windy weather last weekend for a successful trip to Dorset with the handsome boy Henri. The team coat also came in handy when pumpkin got cold!

Well done Becky and Henri 🌟🎉

30/05/2024

Welcome to the team the newest member of H L Veterinary Physiotherapy... Sebastian 💙 he is being well protected by his big brother Skipper and sister Dizzy.

As most of you already know I'm currently off on maternity leave, but please do still contact if you have any questions or concerns 📞📩

31/03/2024

31/03/2024

Beautiful images showing ECVM. This is such a hidden issue for many horses 🐴

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas to all my wonderful clients! Also a big shout out to my lovely sponsored rider's Becky Snook and Melanie Shergold, looking forward to being a part of your 2024 adventures 🎄❄️🎁🎉⛄🥂🎅

28/11/2023

A wonderful explanation for one of the reasons why correct hoof balance is key!!!!

08/11/2023

Lovely day spent at Larks Lease on Tuesday 🐴

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25/10/2023

24/10/2023

2 days left to go on this amazing course. I am loving every minute and don't want it to end! Liza you are truly a wonderful person and such an inspiration ❤️ also what an incredible group of people to have met on this journey 🥰

26/08/2023

Happy international dog day! As some of you know I have a slight house full at the moment 😂🐶

09/04/2023

Cracking Easter weekend for sponsored rider Becky Snook and Henri 🌟 I love being part of their journey together ❤️ what a great start to the season! 🐴

25/02/2023

The lovely Alvin has made such a huge improvement since his kissing spine surgery! Team work is so important for good rehabilitation 🐎

24/01/2023

As I know a lot of you are struggling to exercise your horses in this cold weather ❄️ Dr David Marlin shows that exercise in cold weather can actually be detrimental to your animals health. So please don't feel guilty for not managing to ride! 🐴🐎

Cantering and Galloping when temperatures are close to freezing (0C or 32F) causes airway inflammation, exacerbates equine asthma and increase the severity of lung bleeding (EIPH).

01/01/2023

Happy new year 🎉 A big thank you to my wonderful clients and I can't wait to see what 2023 brings 🤞

25/12/2022

Merry Christmas to all my wonderful clients. Thank you for a wonderful year and I look forward to seeing you all in 2023!

Photo was sent to me of sponsored horse Donut feeling festive! 🎅🎄🐴

21/12/2022

What a way to finish their year! Sponsored rider and Junior came 4th in the Discovery at their last show of the year. They have had a few up and downs with injury this year but so proud of this team for finishing on a high ❤️ I can't wait to see what the new year brings for these 2 🤞

21/11/2022

Sponsored rider Becky Snook stepped Henri up a level at the weekend and he was star 🌟He's got some big shoes to fill but hes taking everything in his very long stride 🐎 can't wait to catch up at his and Donut's pre Christmas break treatment 🎄

Limited appointments available in December so please contact if you want an appointment before Christmas 📞 📨

11/11/2022

‘I was pulled from my field, from my work, from my play
Ne’er again to see England, in lands far away,
Through death and destruction, through blood sweat and tears,
I carried my master, along with my peers,
So I ask you to remember a while,
Along with the soldiers, in smart rank and file,
Remember our beauty, the strength of our kind,
As we galloped through danger, without care to mind,
For we were the horses thrust into war,
And we gave up our lives for your peace evermore’

Lest we forget 🌺

18/10/2022

It's tongues out Tuesday! Cute new client Mickey couldn't stop yawning after his physiotherapy session but all I manage to capture was his tongue poking out 😝😛😋👅

01/10/2022

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT RUGGING HORSES!

It's that time of year when WE notice that it's got a little colder and we dig out our fleeces and jumpers. And many of us are likely to do the same for our horses, unpacking the stable and turnout rugs we packed away in late Spring. BUT, horses don’t feel the cold in the same way we do.

Why? The answer is pretty straightforward - they are around 7 times heavier than us and covered in hair. Although they are 7 times heavier they don’t have 7 times more skin surface. In fact, it’s only around 2.5 times more. Skin surface is the key to retaining or losing heat as this is the main route horses lose heat in cooler weather. That’s why in nature if you live in a cold climate it’s generally an advantage to be large and if you live in a hot climate it’s an advantage to be small – and yes there are exceptions to this, such as elephants!

So the temptation is to start over-rugging horses at this time of year because we are feeling cold and putting on more layers. Over-rugging may make your horse or pony feel uncomfortable and unhappy. It’s also not good for coat and skin health and it may even contribute to obesity.

What rug should I use? There are a lot of things to consider and there is no one-size fits all but some general rules do apply.

To learn more about the science of rugging……https://drdavidmarlin.com/tag/rugging/ (MEMBER CONTENT - Subscription of £8 required for 30 days access).

QUICK UPDATE!
The wonderfully talented Erin at Chestnuts created this brilliant illustration, and we are very grateful that she has allowed us to use it. We chose the image as we think it perfectly depicts Dr Marlin's point in this post. Thank you Erin Chestnuts!

09/09/2022

Rest in peace your majesty ❤️

22/08/2022

Thursday was a chance to catch up with sponsored rider Mel Wheadon. There's nothing I like better than having kisses from Junior during his stretches 😘🐴 Good luck at Dorset at the weekend 💪🍀

16/08/2022

Lovely trip on Friday to visit sponsored rider Becky Snook and her 2 boys🐴🐎 Donut was his usual cheeky self peering through the top window to watch Henri have his treatment and to make sure he wasn't missing out on treats🍬 then both boys enjoyed a nice snooze post session, Henri didn't even move from where I left him 😴💤 Both boys are now in tip top shape ready for the next few weeks of competition 💪 good luck team!

09/08/2022

Fab videos by my colleagues at 4paws clearly demonstrating why ramps are so important for older or arthritic dogs. 4x their body weight in force goes through their forelimbs on landing! Please do consider getting a ramp for these dogs 🐶🐕

29/07/2022

Meet Alan the Doberman! This handsome boy has been having physiotherapy with us for his hip dysplasia and spondylosis. Regular physiotherapy and laser therapy helps to keep him pain free! Alan loves nothing more than long walks and playing at the horse fields ❤️🐕

For more information on how physiotherapy could benefit your dog please contact us on 📞07825419200 or 📨[email protected]

23/07/2022

I am pleased to introduce my 2 new sponsored rider's Becky Snook and Melanie Wheadon!!!

I have been working with both riders for a number of years now and have loved being apart of their team.

Mel and super star Junior regularly compete at BS and BE. Whereas Becky has a new BS ride this year on rising star Henri and not forgetting the dressage diva Donut.

Welcome to team H L Veterinary Physiotherapy 💙

17/07/2022

THE HEAT IS COMING - KEEP YOUR ANIMALS SAFE!

This is the current prediction for Monday and Tuesday.

You should not be riding or walking dogs or exercising yourself during the hours of 6am to 9pm on these days.

Do NOT take dogs out in cars except Iin an emergency.

You can wet down your animals if they have to be out but dogs should be inside.

AT NIGHT (starting tonight) - OPEN as many WINDOWS as you safely can.

IN THE DAY - CLOSE all WINDOWS and CLOSE all CURTAINS/SHUTTERS/BLINDS. Your house has good insulation and should be cooler than outside.

Avoid cooking on stoves as this heats the house up. Microwaving or air fryers generate less heat. Or just eat cold food.