MSc Veterinary Physiotherapist and member of NAVP, AHPR and FEI Permitted Equine Therapist. Commi
Fully insured Veterinary Physiotherapist for Equine and Canine patients. Veterinary consent and/or referral is required prior to treatment.
It's been a particularly busy few weeks and I'm particularly bad at remembering to do posts ππ.....
So here is a horsey highlight reel of the last few months including some of my lovely clients enjoying their sessions, my own ponies out and about and a snippet of a brilliant demo I attended. π΄
It's all about anatomy π¦΄π΄
Thank you Pinkham Equine Veterinary Services for organising a great evening lecture/demo with Horses Inside Out at Hilltop Equestrian!
Guinness (ridden by Megan) and Cruiser were excellent models all evening.
Anatomy is the fundamental to how and why the horse moves like it does, and ultimately why things can go wrong. Gillian always presents the musculoskeletal structure of the horse in such a fun, interesting and interactive way.
It was great to hear someone else also say "I love walk poles" π€£ and repeat some important messages:
π΄ core is key
π΄ posture = performance
π΄ polework is beneficial
π΄ anyone can incorporate some groundwork (or 'pilates') exercises withing their horses daily routine.
As well as some food for thought:
π€ do you consider when you apply your leg aid in order to achieve the best musculature response and biomechanical effect?
π€ when you do an exercise, either on the ground or ridden, do you consider why you are doing it? What movement your horse is doing and how they are achieving it?
Yesterday, my last client of the day was this gorgeous girl π₯° and she was so lovely to work with!
Polly had a routine MOT as she is gradually upping her work and her owner wanted to make she is feeling tip top π
I hope everyone is making the most of the sunshine π! This could be all we get π€£
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Pocket Rocket π looking fabulous and pointing her toes in the Badminton Horse Trials trot up π©°.
Good luck to Kirsty and Rocket for the dressage on Friday! π Team Opposition
Arrived back on Monday from a brilliant week at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event πΊπΈ with this beauty π€π΄. A massive thank you to Team Opposition for having me!
Straight back to a busy few weeks (and digging out Winter coats apparently π₯Ά). If anyone knows a sundance..... now is your time to shine! πβοΈ
XC Day at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event ... the 5* kicks off 1.30pm πΊπΈ 7.30pm π¬π§.
Here is a snap shot of the course from our walk yesterday.
Good luck Betty and Kirsty ππ Team Opposition
Very excited to be at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event πΊπΈ to support Betty and Kirsty ( Team Opposition ) ππ . Betty looks in fab form thanks to supergroom Sarah-Jane Tetlow.
I have access to WiFi and best to contact me through WhatsApp or email. I will respond to messages as quickly as possible. (I'm back Monday 29th).
This chilled little chap was particularly enjoying the last part of his maintenance session last week π΄π΄
Why do we do maintenance or follow-up sessions?
Well, the primary reason is to monitor your horse and catch any changes as early as possible. Prevention is better than cure.
We evaluate if there are any dynamic changes, if there is any change in tissue when we palpate. Are they sore in an usual area? Have they changed their posture or how the look in their body?
The benefit of regular check ups is that it allows us to get to know your horse (and you as owners) and work out what is "normal" for them.
The frequency of sessions or duration inbetween can vary depending on work load, underlying conditions, any current pathology/injury and age. Equally, changes detected by you, as owners, may influence being seen sooner rather than later.
Then, there are always the ones that are a bit accident prone π€ that may need some extra special attention π.
The glitz and glamour of being a physio. If I'm not covered in hair, dirt, mud and/or hay, with a spritz of eau de horse, it's probably been a quiet day π
Happy 1st day of Spring! πΌ
I hope you have all enjoyed the thunderstorm βοΈ, winds, sleet and cold π₯Ά that today has brought (don't forget the mud!!).
No, this photo was not taken today but when we had a thing called sunshine.
Here's to complaining about the heat and flies.
Keep going, it's nearly here π€π
A great day out with Team Opposition at World Class training (once I made it through the torrential rain π§ driving up). All the girls looked π and ready to start the season shortly.
I don't know if it's just me?.. But I seem to be constantly glued to various weather apps at the moment to try and pre-plan the π΄'s exercise.
Variety within exercise programmes is great. Coming up with a programme that includes cross-training and surface variety, whilst trying to make sure ridden work is combined with non-ridden work, some cardio, some strengthening, conditioning, core and suppling work..... and then throw in the British Winter weather π€―π΅βπ«
However, here are a few considerations whilst we seem to yo-yo between extreme bursts of weather at the moment π§βοΈπ§βοΈππͺπ§
We do want our horses to train on a variety of surfaces but we need to think about the type of surface and amount of work we are doing on it. Especially, if the horse is not conditioned to the type of work or surface, as this is when there is a higher risk of injury!
Arena surfaces have taken a bit of a battering recently and if you find yours is frozen or very wet (or maybe you are having to do more roadwork out hacking).... think about how you could adjust the session to still get something physically and mentally out of it for your horse.
Could you do (this applies to those that do and don't have access to an arena):
π΄ an in hand or long rein session
π΄ work over walk poles
π΄ lots of walk/halt transitions and forward/collect transitions within walk
π΄ lateral work
π΄ work on steps of rein back
Just a few ideas π‘ but I would love to hear if there is anything else you particularly do?
Thank you Celtic Equine Vets Limited for a great in-person CPD evening. Kirsty and Melita gave two interesting talks aimed at engaging musculoskeletal practitioners and encouraging a team approach.
As physios, we work closely with vets (and other members of the care team) to ensure the best outcome for your animals π΄πΆ
π’There is some appointment availability Friday 19th and Wednesday 24thπ’
Please drop me a message if in need. π
Merry Christmas π everyone!
Thank you to all my lovely clients for your support this year and see you in 2024!
Christmas π is a time for giving and one of my lovely regulars thought he would share his haynet with me on Friday π π
It's not a glamorous job but I love β€οΈ it. π΄
When your own pony finally gets "booked" in a little treat π
Some availability for appointments in December from Friday 8th. If anyone is in need of maintenance or a Winter check up.
All set up for a day of CPD at the London Vet Show π€βοΈπ΄πΆ
Time for a well earned holiday for my little Ginger monster π§‘π΄.
She has had a lovely well-rounded education the last few months. Elsie even managed to have her first little outing to Braishfield indoor for a loose jump, followed by a little ride once she removed some of her "energy".
Let's see what next year brings..... π¬π€
If Carlsburg made clients..... π«Άπ Roary is a delight to work with!
Good luck to Kirsty, Betty and Rocket today on the XC at Les 5 Γ©toiles de Pau ππ€ π!
Final event of the year for this gorgeous pair and Team Opposition.
An important message! π’ Especially on these dark, dismal Winter days. Keep you and your π΄ safe!
The power of Hi-viz - this horse and rider were some distance down the road, you can clearly see the rider but the horse is not so easy to see.
Without wearing any hi-viz at all on a dreary day like today it would have been very difficult to see them. There really is no excuse not to wear at least something that makes it easier for drivers to see you, after all we're the first ones to moan if they don't slow down so let's give them plenty of time to do so!
Maybe not her best angle but just one of the happy customers I had the pleasure of working with today! π΄π€π΄
Although we seem to be heading rather quickly into Winter βΉοΈ, it's a good time to make some assessments. Have you achieved what you want to this year? Are there improvements to be made? Have you got any goals/aims for next year? Have you noticed any changes in your horses behaviour, posture or movement?
It's a good opportunity to work with your horses care team to address any issues, work together towards next year and most importantly.... make sure your horses are feeling tip top ππ
National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP)
It's not often you get to physio a real life unicorn! π¦ Also, a sleepy one at that! π (it was the end of the session π΄)
No better way to end the day than mooching about the forest with my own π΄ after getting to treat some lovely ponies today!
Today, I swapped π΄ for π in support of Team MacLean at the New Forest Show (and being a π§ββοΈ Godmother).
Lovely Batch Skylar (pictured) came home with a π₯π and enjoyed some scratches.
So much effort goes into getting these animals prepped for shows! However, now back to my normal four-legged friends.
Useful advice for those out and about this weekend! π
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Everyone knows I have a soft spot for a π§‘!
It's been great working with the gorgeous Mila and her owner over the past couple of years. I love working with owners to help them achieve their goals and make sure the π΄ are feeling tip-top in the process.
A visit from our lovely physio .james.25 tonight for some fine tuning for Mila ahead of our trip to Exmoor. Mila is improving every time she has a visit with Alice, and she's paid a huge part in our success this year.
I haven't posted about Golden Horseshoe much lately as I haven't been wanting to jinx anything. A little superstition setting in perhaps?
We waited until almost the last minute to enter, which isn't ideal for ride organisers but I was rather torn between going for the 1 day 80km or the 2 day 120km.
Physio approval has put a few fears to rest, and we've been aiming for the 120km Exmoor Stag all spring, so I'm trying to stop doubting us, and we're going to give it our best shot!
The lovely Ruby enjoying some soft tissue work as part of her treatment and having a few stretches and releases inbetween snoozes π΄
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It's been a particularly busy few weeks and I'm particularly bad at remembering to do posts ππ..... So here is a horsey highlight reel of the last few months including some of my lovely clients enjoying their sessions, my own ponies out and about and a snippet of a brilliant demo I attended. π΄
It's all about anatomy π¦΄π΄ Thank you Pinkham Equine Veterinary Services for organising a great evening lecture/demo with Horses Inside Out at Hilltop Equestrian! Guinness (ridden by Megan) and Cruiser were excellent models all evening. Anatomy is the fundamental to how and why the horse moves like it does, and ultimately why things can go wrong. Gillian always presents the musculoskeletal structure of the horse in such a fun, interesting and interactive way. It was great to hear someone else also say "I love walk poles" π€£ and repeat some important messages: π΄ core is key π΄ posture = performance π΄ polework is beneficial π΄ anyone can incorporate some groundwork (or 'pilates') exercises withing their horses daily routine. As well as some food for thought: π€ do you consider when you apply your leg aid in order to achieve the best musculature response and biomechanical effect? π€ when you do an exercise, either on the ground or ridden, do you consider why you are doing it? What movement your horse is doing and how they are achieving it? #horsesinsideout #equineanatomy #cpd
Last minute pre-comp check for little Rocket π before she leaves for Longines Turniergesellschaft LuhmΓΌhlen 5* tomorrow! Good luck Kirsty and π! π Team Opposition #smallbutmighty #pocketrocket
Small achievements... taking my 4yr old homebred out for a hack π§‘π΄ . (On a side note, as she is ginger, I picked a warm day and she was in a good mood π€£) #gingerninja #happyhacking #sundayfunday
XC Day at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event ... the 5* kicks off 1.30pm πΊπΈ 7.30pm π¬π§. Here is a snap shot of the course from our walk yesterday. Good luck Betty and Kirsty ππ Team Opposition
Very excited to be at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event πΊπΈ to support Betty and Kirsty ( Team Opposition ) ππ . Betty looks in fab form thanks to supergroom Sarah-Jane Tetlow. I have access to WiFi and best to contact me through WhatsApp or email. I will respond to messages as quickly as possible. (I'm back Monday 29th). #k3de #GoBetty
This chilled little chap was particularly enjoying the last part of his maintenance session last week π΄π΄ Why do we do maintenance or follow-up sessions? Well, the primary reason is to monitor your horse and catch any changes as early as possible. Prevention is better than cure. We evaluate if there are any dynamic changes, if there is any change in tissue when we palpate. Are they sore in an usual area? Have they changed their posture or how the look in their body? The benefit of regular check ups is that it allows us to get to know your horse (and you as owners) and work out what is "normal" for them. The frequency of sessions or duration inbetween can vary depending on work load, underlying conditions, any current pathology/injury and age. Equally, changes detected by you, as owners, may influence being seen sooner rather than later. Then, there are always the ones that are a bit accident prone π€ that may need some extra special attention π. #vetphysiotherapy #PreventionIsBetterThanCure #equinetherapy #happyhorses
A great day out with Team Opposition at World Class training (once I made it through the torrential rain π§ driving up). All the girls looked π and ready to start the season shortly.
When your own pony finally gets "booked" in a little treat π #FridayFeeling Some availability for appointments in December from Friday 8th. If anyone is in need of maintenance or a Winter check up.
Good luck to Kirsty, Betty and Rocket today on the XC at Les 5 Γ©toiles de Pau ππ€ π! Final event of the year for this gorgeous pair and Team Opposition.
No better way to end the day than mooching about the forest with my own π΄ after getting to treat some lovely ponies today!
Happiness is...... a little bit of laser time π₯° Laser (LLLT) is also known as photobiomodulation is non-invasive electrotherapy. It works through upregulating cell activity and metabolism. It can help with a variety of conditions such as pain/discomfort, soft tissue injuries, arthritis, wounds and neurological issues. Benefits include: βοΈ promotes relaxation βοΈ improves blood flood to targeted area βοΈ reduces pain βοΈ encourages tissue repair and healing βοΈ promotes growth of healthy tissue βοΈ aids nerve healing βοΈ help release trigger points #navp #vetphysiotherapy #TherapeuticLaser #lasertherapyforpets #electrotherapy
A little before and after video comparison from my final client yesterday. The left video shows initial pre-treatment palpation of some tight back muscles, seen by the fasiculations and his avoidance by moving away. The right hand video then shows palpation again after a full manual treatment and Hwave. You can see the fasciculations have gone, it looks alot softer and he shows he's alot more comfortable by some nice big yawns and releases π₯±π΄π€ #vetphysiotherapy #relaxation #navp #happycustomer
Happy π΄ enjoying some fascial work as part of her treatment the other day. This was followed up with some soft tissue work, mobilisation and stretching to help with the bit of tightness in her neck. All treatments included a manual work (massage, trigger point, fasical release, mobilisation and stretches) with appropriate electrotherapies (laser, PEMF, heat, Hwave) as needed. #vetphysio #vetphysiotherapy #fascialrelease #relaxation
Kick up your heels everyone and enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend! ππ¬π§ Sometimes, we all just need to embrace that inner 2yr old ππ€·ββοΈ
Come rain, shine (which is preferable) or wind πͺ, we are here to look after your furry friends! π΄ JKG Physiotherapy - Chartered Physiotherapist #vetphysio #wedoitinallweathers
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