
Equine physio and chiropractic
Horses are athletes. Physiotherapy can help to maintain and enhance mobility to keep them comfortable and happy in their work
When to seek help for your horse
Horses, like humans, can experience a range of physical and behavioural issues that impact their performance, comfort, and overall well-being. Recognising the signs that your horse may need treatment is essential for addressing problems early.
Look for these common signs that your horse may need treatment:
Uneven strides or movement
Uneven wear of shoes
Sore or cold backs, uneven pressure from saddles or the saddle slipping to one side
Unexplained deterioration in usual performance
Asymmetry, such as stiffness on one rein, or a disunited canter
Unexplained resistances, such as napping, rearing, refusing, bucking, etc.
Uneven muscle development or atrophy
Changes in behaviour
Saddle slip
What problems can physio and chiropractic help with?
Common equine problems that treatment can help with include:
Wound healing
Gait re-education
Tendon and ligament damage
Muscles strains or spasms
Back pain including Kissing Spine
Post-surgery rehabilitation
Saddle problems
Pre/Post Competition treatment
Lameness
Case Studies
Billy
Billy is 22 years old and was diagnosed with arthritis in his hocks a few years ago.
He gets regular physiotherapy treatments to help keep him comfortable and maintain his strength and mobility
Here Billy is enjoying his treatment and showing some releases as I work through his areas of tension
Tanna
Tanna is a Highland Pony who started treatment because she suffered long term muscle damage from an accident some time ago and subsequent concussive laminitis that required remedial farriery.
I worked closely with her farrier, vet and trainer as part of a team to help get her sound for a comfortable ridden career.
Tanna now gets regular treatments to help keep her comfortable
“I have so much to be grateful to Joy for… My mare (Tanna) is a sensitive soul and currently still gets three monthly checks with Joy, including body massage, laser treatment if necessary, and a ongoing exercise programme for us to follow at home.”
Glenda, Tanna’s owner
If you would like to learn more about how your horse might benefit from physiotherapy or chiropractic treatments, feel free to get in touch to chat about how I can help.
Contact me
animalrehabwithjoy@gmail.com
I’m available for equine treatments in Inverness or across the Scottish Highlands. Ask me how I can help today.