Thrive Animal Therapy

24/12/2025

Wishing all our wonderful clients and colleagues a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Massive gratitude once again for so much support for this growing little business.
It's a dream come true. 🥰

This year has seen lots of changes and some very sad goodbyes to loyal clients and some cherished patients and pets ❤️
It hasn't been the easiest with that respect and we'll be raising a glass to all those who've crossed the rainbow 🌈 bridge this year.

We already have so much planned for next year so watch this space! 😀

With love and best wishes for 2026

Sophie and Amy Xx

09/12/2025

With all this endless rain, these two are now post-walk warm-up pros! 🌧️🐶💛

Even on the soggiest days, a good towel-dry helps support joint comfort, reduce stiffness, boost circulation, and keep those muscles recovering nicely after their soggy adventures🐶

02/12/2025

Puppy Exercise: Why It’s Important and How to Get It Right 🐶

Puppies are still developing, and their joints and growth plates need time to strengthen. 🐾
Too much exercise too early can lead to long-term joint or bone issues — so keep it gentle!
Do’s:
✅ Short, gentle walks
✅ Play on soft surfaces
✅ Brain games + puzzle toys (mental exercise is just as tiring!)
Don’ts:
❌ Long runs
❌ Jumping from heights
❌ Endless ball chasing

19/11/2025

A few years ago I posted about the benefits of starting bodywork with a young horse... Before there is a 'need'.

My recent visit to the same young horse featured in the original post proved this.

Following the seasonal shift in weather and associated mud and slippery ground, young Belle had unfortunately slipped and fallen in the field.

I was due to visit her anyway but our session together was massively facilitated by the fact that she knew me, knew the process of my visits and the effects of the therapy.
Because I knew her and what was 'normal' for her and what was new/abnormal in her body meant I was quickly able to identify and effectively address and release new sensitivity along her back.

16/10/2025

Getting pressured into playing mule between appointments this morning instead of all the report writing/admin tasks I should be doing 🙈

02/09/2025

Max had his physiotherapy and laser treatment this morning and is now enjoying a well-deserved rest. These sessions play an important role in supporting his mobility, comfort, and overall wellbeing — and as you can see, he’s very relaxed afterwards. 🐾💤

01/09/2025

Really excited to be hosting this event in October, for anybody with an interest in anatomy, hoof care, managing horses barefoot or transitioning from shoes to barefoot this integrative course will provide a great educational foundation and solid understanding of the structure of the hoof and the importance ofhoof care in maintaining sound, healthy horses... Get your tickets now!

Hi fellow compassionate equestrians, Registration closes on the 11th September for our next in-person event at Thrive Animal Therapy near Harrogate, North Yorkshire on 11th-12th October Evidence-based, welfare-focused integrative hoof care is the foundation of soundness, lasting resilience and longe...