Beech Veterinary Physiotherapy Services

28/10/2024

The real impact of fireworks

Redwings Horse Sanctuary is leading research to understand the impact fireworks have on horses. The project aims to raise awareness of the risks fireworks pose to equines, ultimately helping to reduce the number of incidents of illness, injury and death of horses caused by fireworks.

Every year, horses die or are severely injured in fireworks-related incidents. Three of the Redwings ponies have lost their lives to illness or injury resulting from their attempts to get away from fireworks being let off nearby.

Frightened horses are a danger to themselves, their companions and people. Horses escaping onto roads also present a real threat to the safety of road users.

Redwings believe a review of current legislation around fireworks is essential. More information and links for action can be found at https://www.redwings.org.uk/what-we-do/our-campaigning/fireworks-and-horses

24/10/2024

Keep horses away from sycamore trees as they begin to shed their seeds, which are toxic to horses, says BEVA

18/09/2024

Great advice for fittening work, rest days are essential to allow muscles to recover from exercise to build strength, flexibility and endurance 💪🐎

“GIVE YOUR HARD WORKING HORSE TIME TO RECOVER!

Horses replenish their muscle fuel (glycogen) stores more slowly than humans, and working them hard on consecutive days will gradually result in impaired performance due to a lack of muscle fuel.

Fit horses should not be worked hard 5 or 6 days a week, and an easy day should always follow a hard day.

These rest (nil or easy work) days aren’t just key for muscle fuel stores, but also for muscle strength and stamina. Muscles break down during work, then build up in the rest period after work!

Performance horses should have their work tapered back in the run up to an event, to ensure optimal muscle glycogen levels and to ensure full recovery from the last bout of hard exercise.

Good hydration including adequate electrolyte intake is also important in optimal muscle glycogen replenishment.” - Clare MacLeod MSc RNutr Independent Equine Nutritionist

Something to think about…

(Give Clare’s page a like and follow. She puts out great stuff!)

15/03/2024

🎉 Professional Membership as a fully qualified, insured and up to date Veterinary Physiotherapist, has been renewed for another year after meeting the CPD and insurance requirements 🎉

🥳 This year marks 10 years as a member of the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists!! 🥳

The National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP) play an important role in the industry of Veterinary Physiotherapy by promoting high standards in education, training and ensuring that their professionals are applying evidence based practices!

05/01/2024

🌟 New Year, New Goals, New Challenges 🌟

🐎 Is your horse rehabilitating from injury or box rest?

🐎 Are you starting to think about bringing your horse back into work after a Christmas break?

🐎 Or have you set yourself and horse some new goals and challenges for 2024?

Veterinary Physiotherapy can help you to kickstart the new year by taking a holistic assessment of the horse’s musculoskeletal system to help identify and prevent any possible issues, and aid sport’s performance!

Working alongside your Veterinary Surgeon, saddle fitter, farrier and equine nutritionist, we can formulate an effective remedial and sports plan, which you can continue on a day to day basis for real improvements.

I am now back to work after the Christmas break and have availability for new and existing clients, message me to book or chat about your 2024 plans! 🌟🐎

31/12/2023

🎄🥳🍾 Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2024, from BVPS 🍾🥳🎄

21/12/2023

Happy Winter Solstice 🥳 spring is on the way! Bring on the lighter evenings and longer days 🐎🐶

It's here...no not Christmas! The day equestrians all over the country rejoice as the days get longer from here on in and spring is on the way.

Happy Winter Solstice to all our followers and supporters 💙

'The darkest night gives birth to the brightest dawn'