WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR SESSION
Every horse is an individual and I look at each horse as a unique case.
I start by taking a full history of the horse, information about the job they are expected to do, what level and how often, saddler and dentist visits, shoeing problems. Throughout this process I am constantly observing the horse for minor details of posture, temperament. Importantly, I use this time to ensure the horse gets used to me in their space.
Following the information gathering, I then assess the horses movement via a walk and trot up and then through a series of checks I find which muscles are sore.
I then discuss my findings with you, how I would like to proceed and what I hope to achieve.
I then treat the horse with the appropriate therapy and following the treatment I make recommendations on rehabilitation and exercise.
I look for a significant improvement between the first and second treatments. If this has not been achieved I look for reasons why - did something unexpected happen? Has the horse changed shape and does the saddle fit? Is there potentially a systemic problem etc. If nothing has changed then I refer the horse back for veterinary advice.
Every horse is an individual and I look at each horse as a unique case.
I start by taking a full history of the horse, information about the job they are expected to do, what level and how often, saddler and dentist visits, shoeing problems. Throughout this process I am constantly observing the horse for minor details of posture, temperament. Importantly, I use this time to ensure the horse gets used to me in their space.
Following the information gathering, I then assess the horses movement via a walk and trot up and then through a series of checks I find which muscles are sore.
I then discuss my findings with you, how I would like to proceed and what I hope to achieve.
I then treat the horse with the appropriate therapy and following the treatment I make recommendations on rehabilitation and exercise.
I look for a significant improvement between the first and second treatments. If this has not been achieved I look for reasons why - did something unexpected happen? Has the horse changed shape and does the saddle fit? Is there potentially a systemic problem etc. If nothing has changed then I refer the horse back for veterinary advice.
No equine therapy is a substitute for veterinary attention. All work carried out is in accordance with the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, which states that veterinary consent must be approved before working on any animal. It is assumed that this consent has already been obtained by the horses owner before I treat the horse.
