Equine Physiokey and Massage Therapy

26/06/2025

Just a bit delayed posting these to help assure clients I have done the study and training and am legit 😊
Horses (and ponies, donkeys...) are my main priority and being able to help them and keep them biomechanically functional and relaxed is my main goal.
After that ... bonus points for cuddles

26/06/2025

11/06/2025

Osteopathy on Animals – What is it Actually Doing?
Chris Bates M.Ost DipAO EEBW BHSAI

While more animal owners than ever are seeking Osteopaths for their beloved companions, many are not entirely sure what their practitioner is doing or how osteopathy works.
https://www.animalosteopathycollege.com/blog/osteopathy-on-animals---what-is-it-actually-doing

01/05/2025

It's such a pleasure to work with the yearlings and weanlings at the sales. 

I get to meet them at the end of their preparation when it's crunch time for the vendors. 

They have worked tirelessly to present a fantastic athlete. 

But sometimes all that work can finally get to the horse. The long days parading can result in tension and general soreness, much like how we would feel if we had to smash out a marathon at short notice. Muscle restrictions and biomechanical issues that can cause stiffness and detract from the natural free movement of the animal and cause them to behave poorly, sometimes playing up. 

Particularly common with yearlings is restriction through the thoracic sling, which can shorten the stride. 

Equine Physiokey, Osteopathy and Massage Therapy can help relieve some this stress. I am available at most of the sales to take an assessment and work through a treatment to help articulate the joints and muscle function. 

For more info drop me a line or look out for me on the complex.

08/03/2025

EPK will be back at the sales in Adelaide and QTIS soon. Although the cyclone has halted our activities for a week, we will soon be back in action.
Give me a shout if you think I can help horses with tension or muscular restrictions, or think they could move with a bit more freedom.
I'm always happy to help, horse biomechanics and movement are my passion.

09/01/2025

Working a lot at Bloodstock sales brings into focus how the bodies of these youngsters adapt to the long days of parading after and during their preparation.
I can fully support you with any body work required to help release tension or restrictions during this period.

My treatment include
Equine Osteopathy
Equine Physiokey and Massage Therapy

My aim is to help the horse move as freely and naturally as possible and to help it adapt to its future athletic calling.
Reach out if you have any questions.
I'll be at most of the upcoming sales this year.

www.epk.nz

08/01/2025

Working a lot at Bloodstock sales brings into focus how the bodies of these youngsters adapt to the long days of parading after and during their preparation.
I can fully support you with any body work required to help release tension or restrictions during this period.

My treatment include
Equine Osteopathy
Equine Physiokey and Massage Therapy

My aim is to help the horse move as freely and naturally as possible and to help it adapt to its future athletic calling.
Reach out if you have any questions.
I'll be at most of the upcoming sales this year.

www.epk.nz

13/12/2024

Osteopathy is a unique approach to healthcare and therefore takes longer to comprehend. Osteopathic care does not seek to impose upon the animal, but rather to provide afferent information to the higher centers of the body in order for change to occur by the body itself.

18/11/2024

This is how I approach horse care.
Working through soft tissue and muscular restrictions and incorporating joint articulations to improve biomechanics and function.
There's nothing like a decent release to help offload the pain or discomfort, and horses (from their wild habitat beginnings) will always try to work through it as much as they can.

The Rising Demand for Animal Osteopathy

Osteopathy is an increasingly sought-after form of therapy, reflecting a broader shift towards holistic and alternative therapies in veterinary care.

This holistic approach to treating animals is gaining popularity as pet owner awareness increases. Complementary therapies are becoming more common, as evidence supporting the efficacy of osteopathy treatment for animals increases.

A significant driver of this growth is the equine market, where osteopathy has become an essential part of care for both performance and working horses.

To read more, head here 👉 https://buff.ly/3Zv9OHF

11/11/2024

I am travelling up to Picton this week and have a few spaces for treatments if anybody wants a horse/pony assessed in the North Canterbury and Marlborough regions.
Flick me a message to get in touch.
www.epk.nz

26/10/2024

Always looking for ways to improve the health and happiness of the horses and ponies that do so much for us. Focusing on biomechanics and physiology using holistic and osteopathic treatments to make a difference for them all.

Get in touch if you want to book a consultation, or check out the website www.epk.nz