Types of Equine Sports Therapy
There are lots of different types of Equine Sports Therapy, including massage, chiropractic and physiotherapy. Learn about them here.
Can I Get an Appointment With an Equine Chiropractor Near Me?
Is there an ‘equine chiropractor near me?’ Yes! I am your Local McTimoney Chiropractor and Massage Therapist and I cover the West Midlands.
Is Horse Riding Bad For My Horse’s Back?
Horse riding can be damaging for your horse, which is why you must take precautions to ensure your horse’s back remains strong and healthy.
What is the Difference Between an Equine Chiropractor and an Equine Osteopath
When you are looking for someone to come and work with your horses, its sometimes hard to know what you need and what you should be looking for. All practitioners, even in the same disciplines, work slightly differently and so its important they ’get’ you and your horse for the maximum benefit. A good place to start is by understanding how different types of therapist work. So what is the difference between an equine osteopath and a McTimoney chiropractor.
Why is Equine Massage Therapy so Good for my Horse?
Getting your horse checked regularly is vital as massage can be one of the very earliest signs that your horse is experiencing pain. When a horse changes its way of going, even slightly, it leads to areas of muscle spam and under use. Finding these areas early on can help you decide if a vet check is needed.
In order for a horse to perform at its best and carry the weight of a rider easily, its muscles need to be in top shape. Regular Equine Massage Therapy will ensure your horse is not only moving optimally, but is also pain free and happy.
Is There an Equine McTimoney Chiropractor near me?
People often ask “is there is an Equine McTimoney Chiropractor near me?” so I thought I’d do a post to introduce myself. My name is Emily Walters from McTimoney Animal Therapy and I am a fully trained canine and equine McTimoney Chiropractor and massage therapist based in Worcestershire.
When Horse Riding, How do You Know if Your Horse is in Pain?
As horse owners, the welfare of our horses is vitally important so how do we recognise if our horse is in pain?
All animals feel pain as they have the same neurological system as humans. It is important to be able to recognise the signs of pain so action can be taken to alleviate and prevent it.
‘No Foot, No Horse’ in the Equine Sport
We have all heard the saying ‘no foot, no horse’ and know that our horses feet are vitally important and need to be trimmed and possibly shod frequently to allow the horse to do the jobs we ask of them in the equine sport.
What are the Benefits of Equine Massage?
People are now beginning to realise the benefits of equine massage and the positive effect not only on our equine athletes but also for the animals we keep for pleasure activities.
7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Horse
If you’re considering buying your own horse, the chances are that you’re already well-versed in basic husbandry, riding and equine care. But before you invest, there are a few things you should consider
The Benefits of Carrot Stretches
We often see our horses scratching themselves but there is a benefit to asking horses to perform these moves on request. I frequently recommend carrot stretches as homework for my clients to do with their horses but what is the purposes of these stretches and how should you do them correctly?