Experienced McTimoney equine chiropractor and massage therapist (MSc, BSc) Horses can suffer from musculoskeletal discomfort in the same way that humans do.
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Common problem areas include the neck, back and pelvic region and if left untreated discomfort in these areas frequently results in stiffness, reduced performance and uncharacteristic behaviour. The McTimoney technique is a holistic treatment which aims to relieve musculoskeletal discomfort by realigning and rebalancing the musculoskeletal system so that optimum health, comfort, soundness and perf
ormance can be restored. The treatment itself is extremely gentle and uses high speed adjustments to help release muscle spasm and stimulate correct alignment of the skeleton. In addition to the McTimoney technique, my treatments also use a combination of massage to help relieve muscle soreness and improve circulation, and passive stretching to help maintain full range of movement. Signs of musculoskeletal discomfort in horses include, but are not limited to, uncharacteristic behaviour such as bucking, rearing, a reluctance to move forward, spooking, an unlevel or uneven gait, asymmetry such as a stiffness on one rein or muscular asymmetry, disliking having the tack on and/or fidgeting when mounted. Prices are £60 for a horse/pony. Group discounts may be available for group bookings of 5+ horses/ponies at the same location. Please contact me for more information. Please note the treatment of animals is regulated under the Veterinary Surgeons Act (1966) therefore it is a legal requirement that Veterinary approval is obtained prior to the treatment of any animal. This can usually be obtained over the phone – many vets are aware of the benefits of complementary therapies such as McTimoney and are willing to give their approval provided the treatment is carried out by a qualified individual.
My happy place 🌊
Back home after a fabulous holiday with my family! I’ve been going to this part of Cornwall since I was the same age as my kids and it’s so special to be able to share this beautiful place with them 🤩
I’ll be catching up with all my work messages over the next couple of days.
Thanks for your patience if you’re waiting to hear from me 🙏
☀️ ANNUAL LEAVE ☀️
We are away for a week from Saturday 17th - Saturday 24th August.
I’ll be responding to any messages when I’m back at work on Monday 26th August.
I’m taking bookings for September so please do get in touch if you’d like an appointment for your horse 🐎
What super feedback from my recent dog clinic!
I’m so pleased this beautiful girl is feeling more comfortable since her treatment and I’m looking forward to seeing her for another session at my next clinic.
My next dog clinic is on Wednesday 28th August.
I have a couple of spaces available so please do get in touch to book your dog in 📞07736910209
Some great feedback after one of my dog treatments! The next clinic is on Wednesday 28th August. PM me to secure your spot
Busy start to the week today…
🐴 Started with a new client this morning to assess and treat a lovely young Welsh Section D.
📚 Then back home for some online CPD training (more about this coming soon…)
🐎 Finished with 2 follow up treatments for a young ISH mare and an ex-racehorse, both of which were showing great improvement.
How was your Monday?
It’s good to know that Bonnie was feeling chilled after her session the other day 🤩
Most horses really relax and enjoy their treatments and the great thing is that the benefits of a chiropractic continue even after the initial feeling of relaxation!
I have limited availability in August so please do get in touch if you’d like to book your horse in 🙌
We’re off camping for a few days ⛺️
I’ll be away from Monday 22nd - Friday 26th. Phone signal is very limited so I will be checking all messages over the weekend once we’re home.
Have a lovely week everyone and keep your fingers crossed for sunshine ☀️ 🤞
☀️SUMMER HOLIDAYS ☀️
The summer holidays have arrived which means I get to spend some extra time with these two little monkeys!
My diary is already filling up for the holiday period and availability is limited so please do get in touch sooner rather than later if you’d like to book a treatment for your horse.
Thanks for your understanding if you’re having to wait a little longer than usual for appointments during this period.
Have a lovely summer everyone!
Feedback like this is what makes my job so satisfying 🤩
I’ve been working with Lucy and her two horses for several years now and I have loved watching them both progress. Herbie in particular has come such a long way since I first started working with him and it is a joy to see them doing so well!
I’m so lucky to be part of the team supporting this partnership on their dressage journey 🤩 I’ve been treating Penny for several years now and it has been so rewarding watching them progress from prelim to medium level dressage 🦄
Another lovely testimonial from client whose dog I treated recently 🤩
I am taking bookings for my next dog treatment clinic on Tuesday 30th July.
If you’re interested in having your dog treated please get in touch 📞07736910209 📧[email protected]
📔DATE FOR YOUR DIARY 📔
Booking is now open for the dog treatment clinic on Tuesday 30th July at Tanglewood Dog Grooming Spa Clee Hill, Ludlow.
For those of you who don’t know me, I’m a fully qualified and insured McTimoney chiropractor and massage therapist and I have been treating horses and dogs for over 10 years now.
McTimoney chiropractic is very gentle so it can be used on all types of dogs regardless of their size or age! Whether your dog is simply a companion or has a more active lifestyle, regular chiropractic treatments can help your keep your dog happy, healthy and working at their best.
The clinic is open to everyone but spaces are limited. To book simply get in touch via PM or 📞07736910209 📧 [email protected]
❓WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT IF YOU BOOK A CHIROPRCATIC TREATMENT FOR YOUR HORSE OR DOG❓
Both my equine and canine treatments follow a similar procedure ⬇
📝 Prior to treating, I will take a full veterinary history of your horse or dog to include details of any accidents, operations, previous problems or illnesses they have had, and discuss any concerns that you have as an owner.
🐎 I will then assess both their conformation, posture and gait, before palpating for bony misalignments and areas of muscle tension or sensitivity.
🙌 Your horse or dog will then receive an individually tailored treatment comprising of a combination of gentle chiropractic manipulations, massage, joint mobilisations and stretching aimed to relieve muscle tension, improve joint range of motion and restore optimal nerve function.
🐶 Owners will be left with an aftercare plan specific to your dog to help you best care for them after their treatment.
🐕 MY NEXT DOG CLINIC IS TUESDAY 30TH JULY AT TANGLEWOOD DOG GROOMING SPA, CLEE HILL, LUDLOW
🐴 AVAILABILTY FOR HORSE TREATMENTS IN JULY & AUGUST
PM TO FIND OUT MORE OR TO BOOK
It’s not just our horses that can benefit from chiropractic treatment, dogs can too!
Whether your dog is simply a companion, or has a more active lifestyle, regular chiropractic treatments can help your keep your dog happy, healthy and working at their best.
McTimoney chiropractic is a gentle treatment suitable for dogs of all ages and abilities.
Regular treatments have numerous benefits such as ⬇️
🐾 Improved joint flexibility and range of movement
🐾 Even loading of weight on each leg
🐾 Improved elasticity and tone of muscles
🐾 Improved coordination
🐾 Increased blood circulation (helps to aid recovery after exercise)
🐾 Relief from discomfort
🐾 Less muscle soreness and fatigue after exercise
🐾 Reduced risk of muscle strains
Best of all the treatment is very gentle and most dogs really enjoy it!
My next dog treatment clinic is on Tuesday 30th July at Tanglewood Dog Grooming Spa, Clee Hill, Ludlow.
Contact me to book 📞07736910209 or email [email protected]
Another lovely testimonial from one of my clients 🤩
From July, I will be holding monthly dog treatment clinics at Tanglewood Dog Grooming Spa, Clee Hill, Ludlow.
Treatments use a combination of gentle chiropractic adjustments, massage and mobilisations to help relieve musculoskeletal discomfort and restore full range of movement. The treatments are very gentle and most dogs really enjoy them!
The first clinic is on Tuesday 30th July and you can book by contacting me direct on 📞07736910209
💥EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DOG OWNERS💥
I’m excited to be introducing a monthly dog clinic into my practice!
Clinics will take place at Tanglewoods Dog Grooming Spa, Clee Hill, Ludlow.
The first clinic date is on Tuesday 30th July and treatments cost £45 per dog.
*Discounts are available for existing clients of Tanglewood Dog Grooming and Panberri Paws Dog Grooming.
Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment by contacting me directly via PM, WhatsApp or 📞 07736910209
People are often surprised that I'm able to manipulate large animals like horses without possessing superhuman strength! 💪
Mctimoney chiropractic is a unique form of chiropractic which requires little to no force during manipulation. Instead, adjustments to the spine and pelvis are made using high velocity, low amplitude thrusts to specific vertebrae.
It is the speed of these targeted adjustments which makes the treatment so effective and means that animals can be treated using the most gentle of touches.
This is how I am able to manipulate and treat large animals like horses 🐎 It's not because I'm exceptionally strong but because I have spent years perfecting the speed of my adjustments!
To find out more and book an appointment for your horse 📞 07736910209
Did you know that Mctimoney chiropractic is a really beneficial treatment for dogs as well as horses? 🐾
Dogs can suffer from neck, back and pelvis discomfort in the same way that people do and this can restrict their movement, making some activities more challenging for them.
Mctimoney chiropractic is extremely gentle and aims to realign the spine and pelvis so that full joint range of motion and nerve function is restored and maintained. Chiropractic treatments are combined with massage to help relieve muscle soreness and improve circulation.
The treatment can help dogs of all ages and is particularly beneficial in supporting young dogs in their growth and development, maintaining the health and flexibility of athletic and working dogs, and supporting older dogs through the aging process.
Common indications that your dog might benefit from a treatment include...
🐶 Difficulty jumping e.g. into the car or onto the sofa
🐶 A change in their gait such as a 'crabbing' movement behind or stiffness after exercise
🐶 A change in their posture such as a change in the way they carry/wag their tail, or an inability to sit squarely
If you'd like to find out more 📞07736910209
Thank you for the lovely testimonial 😊
I really enjoyed working with this young dog as part of her recovery following a herniated disc.
She is a very athletic and exuberant individual and it’s great to hear that she has made a full recovery!
I had my first session with this lovely girl earlier 😍
She’s a non ridden, companion horse and it’s believed she had quite a tough start in life.
I kept the treatment very slow and gentle, and it was amazing to watch her relax and grow in confidence as I worked on her.
Emotional and physical problems are often connected and this is a great example of how a physical treatment can help horses with behavioural problems 🙌
Beautiful Ruby demonstrating the benefits of feeding on a gradient 🤩
Feeding on a gradient or ramp is something I often recommend to owners to help improve their horses posture. It is easy to incorporate into most management regimes and has multiple benefits.
If you consider the position of this horse as she grazes on the bank, there are several important things to note about her posture.
🐎 She naturally stands square with both her front and hind feet
🐎 The thoracic sling and abdominal muscles are engaged which lifts the thoracic spine
🐎 The back stretches as the weight is transferred onto the hindquarters
The benefits of feeding in this position are twofold. Firstly, it can really help horses who are weak through their thoracic sling and hollow through their back, and secondly it is a great way of strengthening the hindquarters.
Do you have a slope where you keep you horse? Why not experiment with feeding them on the slope and see how it changes their posture.🐎
Gorgeous Ruby enjoying some quiet time to process things after her treatment 😴
A few photos from last night’s demonstration with the SSRC Shropshire South Riding Club.
Thank you to everyone who came, I hope you all enjoyed it!
Some of you were asking for a list of the stretches so I’ve put the links for my online stretching webinar and free massage guide below ⬇️
Download my stretching webinar here - https://mailchi.mp/f0cee5e96391/a-horse-owners-guide-to-stretching
Download my free massage guide here - https://mailchi.mp/c79c1bbebdac/freebe-5-steps-to-massaging-your-horse
I’m busy preparing my demo ready for the SSRC Shropshire South Riding Club on Thursday, along with some goodies for those of you attending!
The demo will include some of my favourite and most regularly prescribed stretches and massage techniques, working from head to tail!
Don’t forget to let me know if you have any specific questions or areas of interest you’d like me to talk about and I’ll be sure to include it in the demo 🐎
You can comment below with any suggestions ⬇️
I’m looking forward to meeting you all on Thursday 30th May for the evening demonstration hosted by SSRC.
It would be great to get some feedback about what you would like me to cover in the demo.
I’ve listed a few ideas below… You can vote for your favourite topic using the poll on the SSRC page, or comment below.
⚡️Stretching and massage techniques for horse owners
⚡️Demonstrate a treatment to include discussion on conformation, posture, gait, treatment and aftercare exercises
⚡️Comparison of 2 horses looking at conformation, posture, gait, how I would treat and useful aftercare exercises
Also, if there are any topics that you would like me to cover in the demo drop me a message or comment below.
If you haven’t had a chance to book yet you can still get tickets using the link below ⬇️
https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=462657
It’s an absolute pleasure working with this partnership and welcoming them onto my membership scheme 🤩
Members receive a discount on their horses treatment and pay monthly, giving you the peace of mind of regular treatments for your horse whenever they need them.
DM to find out more or 📞07736910209
AVAILABILITY 📖
I have some spaces for appointments in May so please do get in touch if you'd like to book a session for your horse 🐎
McTimoney chiropractic is a very gentle, hands on technique which aims to improve the alignment of the spine and pelvis, and in doing so improve nerve function. I combine the treatments with gentle massage, mobilisations and stretches leaving horses feeling relaxed, comfortable and better able to perform.
Contact me on📞07736910209 to find out more and book an appointment.
💥DATE FOR YOUR DIARY 💥
I'm delighted to have been invited to do a lecture/demo for the SSRC Shropshire South Riding Club.
The demo will take place on Thursday 30th May at 7pm and Liz Worrall has kindly offered to host at her yard in Coreley, Hopton Wafers.
The demo is open to SSRC members and non-members.
During the demo I'll be showcasing some of the stretches and massage techniques that you can use on your own horses.
I'm happy to focus on any areas that the audience are interested in, so if there is something in particular you'd like me to talk about please comment below or send me a message.
You can book your tickets now using the link below ⬇
https://www.myridinglife.com/eventdetails.aspx?id=462657
💥 ANNUAL LEAVE 💥
I am away for a week from Monday 22nd April and will be responding to all messages when I'm back at work on Monday 29th April.
I have limited availability for appointments on Tuesday 30th April and Tuesday 7th May so please do get in touch if you'd like to book an appointment for your horse or pony.
My diary is also open from appointments from mid May and June 🐎
You can book by sending me a DM or 📞 07736910209
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This beautiful horse might be 18 years old, but he still has great flexibility through his lower back! After the neck, the lumbosacral region is the most flexible part of the horses back. For horses to properly engage the hindquarters, it’s vital that the lower back is mobile and pain free. Stimulating the reflex points on the hindquarters is a great way of checking for lumbosacral mobility. Performing this exercise regularly as part of your horses stretching routine will not only help improve mobility in the lower back, but also encourages engagement of the core muscle groups. You can download my online stretching webinar for more information and examples of improving your horses flexibility… Available to buy now, here - https://mailchi.mp/f0cee5e96391/a-horse-owners-guide-to-stretching
Learn how to massage your horse with my free massage guide for horse owners. Available do download now! 🔗https://mailchi.mp/c79c1bbebdac/freebe-5-steps-to-massaging-your-horse
The lovely Viv having his pelvis adjusted as part of his treatment the other day 🙌 Viv competes at PSG level dressage and has been struggling with his changes recently. Maintaining the symmetry in his pelvis is important so he can move comfortably and consistently through the transition. It’s fairly common for horses with asymmetry in the pelvis to struggle with canter, and this can happen at any level of training. Picking up the incorrect canter lead, losing balance through transitions, lack of balance on one rein, struggling to maintain the canter, becoming disunited and bunny hopping or bucking are all indications that your horse may benefit from a chiropractic treatment. How does your horse feel is canter? 🐎
It’s the subtle things you have to look out for ❤️ I had the pleasure of treating this ex racehorse today and she was so sweet with her releases! Nose twitching and blinking before showing her full appreciation with a yawn! As a therapist it’s lovely when horses give you signs that they are enjoying the treatment but not all horses will give big, expressive releases. It’s important to remember the subtle signs are just as important 🥰
Warming up through an S bend of poles 🐎 This is a great exercise to get a horse concentrating at the start of the session. It’s good for balance and proprioception, as well as suppleness. I like to ride the exercise in walk with a low head and neck position so the horse can look and process what’s being asked of them. It’s important to take your time and allow the horse to navigate the poles slowly and correctly. Have a go with your horse and let me know how you get on in the comments ⬇️
And release… 🥱 Nothing beats a good yawn when you’re enjoying a treatment!
Adjusting misalignments in the lumbar spine 🙌This mare was only 5 and it was her first treatment. It’s a great example of how gentle McTimoney chiropractic is for horses, and how readily they accept it 🤩
Massaging the brachiocephalic muscle at the base of the neck 🐴
ABOUT ME - PART THREE 👩🎓 Find out more about me and me qualifications!
This is a perfect example of why I’m always recommending polework 🤩 You can clearly see the difference in Nottie’s trot as he goes over the poles… 💪 The thoracic sling muscles are recruited to lift the shoulder 💪 The core muscles are engaged 💪 Increased flexion of the front and hind limbs As he moves over the poles, Nottie becomes more engaged, with his hindquarters stepping underneath him and lifting up off the forehand. This is a really simple exercise to set up at home with poles placed approximately 4ft apart and raising alternating ends of the poles. You may need to adjust the distance between the poles to suit your horses stride length. Have a go with your horse and let me know how you get on in the comments ⬇️
I always get questions about what my day to day life looks like as an Equine Chiropractor, so I thought I’d put together a short behind the scenes video to give you a taste of it. ➡️ Drop Eddie off at nursery ➡️ Treat first client, the lovely Gloria 😍 ➡️ Quick coffee on the way to the next yard ➡️ Treating horses at Wayne Garrick’s ➡️ Home for a dog walk and collect the kids from Grandparents ➡️ Forgot to take a pic of my G&T 🍸
Do you own an older horse or pony?As horses and ponies age their posture changes and they tend to become increasingly dipped over their backs and show weakness around the lumbosacral and sacroiliac regions of their spine. Like people, they are also prone to age related diseases such as osteoarthritis.McTimoney chiropractic is a great way of maintaining mobility and comfort in the older horse. It is very gentle, can be tailored to the individual, and when combined with massage and gentle mobilisations it helps combat stiffness. I’m also able to offer advice on appropriate exercises for older horses to help maintain suppleness and core strength without over doing it! Please get in touch to find out more and book an appointment for your veteran 🐴
Horses release tension in lots of different ways during a treatment, here are just a few… 🐴 Yawning 🐴 Falling asleep 🐴 Resting leg Happy horses equals happy owners! 😃
Another snippet from my online webinar “A Horse Owners Guide to Stretching”🐴 This will be available to download soon for a discounted price of just £10 until 31st July 2023.
Are you working on making your horse more supple? Perhaps you are doing the work on board but would also like to try some exercises on the ground too? Why not check out my NEW online webinar that will talk you through lots of the major stretches and exercises you can do to improve your horses suppleness and core strength! Available to buy soon for a discounted price of just £10 until 31st July 2023!
I thought I’d re-share this video about ear circling from a while ago with a voice over better explaining the technique! This is a really great exercise for horses that get tense around the poll or are ear shy. Have a go with your horse and comment below to let me know how you get on👇
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