Equilibre

22/05/2026

Introducing the new Equilibre logo. Take a look at the video reveal and let us know what you think.

Every decision in this logo was deliberate.
Every element earns its place.

The full story is on the website for anyone who wants to read it in full.

https://www.equilibrevet.co.uk/logo

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In brief...

The Equilibre logo was built from the same foundations as the name itself – balance, freedom and the horse at the centre of everything. Two horse heads face inward in perfect symmetry, representing a dual qualification in veterinary medicine and physiotherapy: two complete disciplines, two clinical perspectives, both directed toward the same patient. At the crown of the composition, a balance beam – with the horses' own anatomy forming the pan of the scales. At its core, a rod of Asclepius in its veterinary form, a stethoscope and an acupuncture needle: the clinical tools and philosophy of the practice, threaded into a single mark.

The flowing manes sweep inward – muscle and energy rendered in line and curve – representing freedom of movement, the goal of every treatment – and together they form something that was never designed but became inevitable as the logo evolved. Every element was placed with intention. Every detail earns its place. The full story is on the website...

17/05/2026

Important surveillance update from Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance on the April 2026 equine influenza outbreak – particularly the evidence of transboundary spread in vaccinated animals. Sustained vigilance remains the only reliable strategy.

07/05/2026

Please share for Strangles Awareness Week. Use the B•E•S•T strategy to help us control Strangles.

💛🐴 Strangles Awareness Week starts today!

➡️Throughout this week, we will be sharing practical advice and inspiration to help spread the word, not the disease.

🔹With nearly 500 lab confirmed cases across the UK last year, rising outbreaks make it more important than ever to get involved.

🔹Strangles can affect anyone, but being proactive can make a real difference in protecting horses, owners, and yards from the impact of an outbreak.

🔹Whether you are a horse owner, yard manager, or equestrian professional, this week is about coming together to tackle a disease that does not discriminate.

💪 Simple steps really do matter, and there are four key ways every owner can consider when looking at the BEST ways to steer clear of infectious disease.

25/04/2026

12/04/2026

06/04/2026

This logo was only ever meant to be a stop gap. New logo coming soon…

05/04/2026

Live CPD Webinar
Puppy Gait with Dr Kirsten Hausler
📅 Wednesday 8 April 2026
🕖 7pm (UK time)
🎓 NAVP Live CPD
Join Dr Kirsten Hausler for an in‑depth live session exploring puppy gait development, biomechanics, and early identification of gait abnormalities. Perfect for vet physios, students, and anyone working with growing dogs.
👉 Book here: https://www.navp.co.uk/events/

04/04/2026

THERAPY FOCUS: Acupuncture

Veterinary acupuncture is a versatile, evidence-based therapy used within equine practice to help manage pain, dysfunction and reduced performance. Grounded in neurophysiology, it works by stimulating specific points to influence the nervous system, reduce pain and support the body’s natural healing processes. It may be used as a stand-alone treatment or alongside physiotherapy and conventional veterinary care.

Its adaptability makes acupuncture particularly valuable in horses with complex or long-standing issues, where pain or compensation have become established. This includes chronic conditions and cases involving multiple areas of the body. Acupuncture can help arthritis cases by treating multiple regions simultaneously, reducing pain, easing muscle tension around affected joints and supporting mobility and comfort. In my experience, it has also proven especially useful in horses with reduced neck flexibility or underlying cervical pathology, where stiffness, altered posture and secondary muscle pain can significantly affect performance and ridden behaviour.

Because acupuncture addresses both local and systemic effects, it is also well suited to horses showing subtle changes rather than overt lameness – those that feel “not quite right”, struggle with symmetry, or fatigue more quickly than expected. Treatment plans are always tailored to the individual horse. In the UK, acupuncture is performed only by veterinary surgeons, ensuring treatment is grounded in clinical assessment, accurate diagnosis and an understanding of the wider health of the horse.

02/04/2026

Very proud of the continued progress our talented Executive team is making on behalf of the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP).

Following a fantastic turnout at our 2026 Annual General Meeting (held online last week), it’s a great moment to reflect on what we’ve achieved together over the past year:

🐾 • Launch of our new website
🐾 • Full rollout of our new logo, alongside exclusive member merchandise
🐾 • Continued delivery of high-quality, affordable CPD
🐾 • A growing library of webinars led by industry experts
🐾 • Our first NAVP Conference since COVID
🐾 • Introduction of a new graduate support framework and mentorship scheme
🐾• Executive Committee drop-in sessions for members
🐾 • Creation of a dedicated Welfare Officer role
🐾 • Ongoing professional guidance and member support
🐾 • Increased university engagement, including discounted student memberships
🐾 • Strengthened relationships with RAMP, AHPR, IRVAP, ACPAT, DEFRA, and RCVS
🐾 • Active industry representation regarding proposed changes to the Veterinary Surgeons Act
🐾 • New collaborations offering member discount schemes
🐾 • Enhanced IT security and support

www.navp.co.uk

Leading the way in veterinary physiotherapy excellence

06/12/2024

This is incredible news. Researchers at The Royal (Dick) Vet School have discovered a neurotoxin that is the likely cause of Equine Grass Sickness.

It is believed that the enzyme, termed a phospholipase A2, is made by microorganisms in pasture during the cold and dry weather which commonly precedes the disease.

Research is ongoing but these exciting findings provide opportunities for development of easier diagnostics and novel treatments for this devastating disease.

The full paper is published in the Equine Veterinary Journal and is free to read for 12 weeks.

“After years of feeling deflated by the lack of progress, it's wonderful to see this significant breakthrough."

Researchers have identified the probable cause of equine grass sickness as a neurotoxin. The breakthrough has the potential to lead to novel treatments and improved diagnostics for this devastating disease.

Read on - https://bit.ly/4f5McNQ