Whether your horse is in full work or out in the paddock, physiotherapy keeps them moving freely, comfortably, and performing at their best.
From dressage divas to pasture potatoes – every horse deserves to feel their best. Your horse might be galloping through arenas🏇, leaping over fences🐎, or simply enjoying life as a beloved hacking partner.
But whether they’re in full work or semi-retired, one thing’s certain:
WHEN THEY MOVE BETTER, THEY FEEL BETTER! And that’s exactly what equine physiotherapy is all about.
What is Equine Physiotherapy?
It’s not just for injure horses or those on box rest.
Physio is all about:
- 🎯 Improving movement and performance
- 💢 Relieving pain and tension
- ⚖️ Correcting imbalances
- 🛡️ Helping prevent injury before it happens
We assess how your horse moves, stands, bends, and compensates – then tailor a treatment and exercise plan to help them move more comfortably and efficiently.
Common Reasons Horses Come To Physio
Horses can’t say, “My back is sore,” but their bodies speak volumes.
We Commonly treat:
- 🐎 Sore backs or saddling issues
- 🐎 Uneven movement or reluctant to bend
- 🐎 Loss of performance or impulsion
- 🐎 Post injury recovery (tendons, ligaments, fractures)
- 🐎 Muscle tightness or asymmetry
- 🐎 Arthritis or age-related stiffness
- 🐎 Kissing spine, locking stifles, and SI dysfunction
- 🐎 General maintenance for hard-working or older horses
How Does It Help? 💡
Equine Physiotherapy supports your horse in so many ways:
- Relieves muscle tension that affects movement and mood
- Improves flexibility and range of motion
- Rebuilds strength and stability after injury or time off
- Reduces compensations that lead to secondary issues
- Boosts performance with better posture and muscle balance
- Enhances recovery after events, training, or travel
It also helps identify small issues before they become big, expensive ones.
What to Expect in a Horse Physio Session!
Every horse is different, so each session is tailored – but a typical visit may include:
- 🔍 Full movement and conformation assessment
- ✋ Palpation to check for pain, tightness, or asymmetry
- 💆♂️ Hands-on: Soft tissue massage, stretching, joint movements
- ⚡ Use of tools like laser therapy, equissage, physiogun
- 🧗 Specific exercises (strength, balance, and coordination)
Plus, we’ll give you tips and exercises to help your horse between visits.
Not Just for Sport Horses! 🏇
Yes, we help competition horses stay in peak condition – but physio is just as valuable for:
- Young horses learning to carry themselves
- Horses returning to work after injury or a break
- Older horses needing gentle maintenance
- Horses with conformational challenges or compensation patterns
- Hacking horses who struggle on one rein or with transitions
YOU KNOW YOUR HORSE. WE KNOW MOVEMENT 🤝
If your horse is stiffer than usual, reactive to the girth, struggling to bend, or just not quite right, don’t wait for a bigger problem. A physio session could be the key to unlocking comfort, confidence, and performance.
Because they’re not just a ride – They’re a partner. Let’s help them, feel amazing.
Book an Equine Physiotherapy session Today … and give your horse the comfort and care they DESERVE!