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Treat your horse like an athlete with physio-designed rehab programs, so they can come back stronger after injury 💪

03/09/2026

I only have 2 appointments left for treatment at the Adelaide Royal:

Tues the 8th at 10.30am and 11.30am

If you would like to book your horse in for a tune up mid comp, send a DM to claim your spot!

As an FEI Permitted Equine Therapist, I am qualified to treat horses competing at every level using FEI permitted therapies.

14/08/2026

I work hard for my family 🐴🐴🐴🐕🐕🐕

11/08/2026

The key to recovery isn't endless rest.

It's early loading. In the right dosage to encourage tissue restoration and repair, not overload the tissue and cause an inflammatory reaction.

This is where the Goldilocks principal comes in - not to little, not to much, we need to get the dosage juuuuust right.

So how do we know the right exercises and dosage?

Well a) I spent 8 years at Uni studying this in people and horses and b) we are guided by the horse: their gait patterns, pain reactions, patterns of swelling and heat and response to each session.

Notice I didn't say that exercise prescription was guided by x-ray or ultrasound??

They are important, but ultimately not the 'be all and end all' of guiding rehab. Because sometimes a scan can look horrible and the horse presents fine. Or vice versa, a scan can show nothing but the horse is still struggling.

So if you want a specialist in equine rehab to guide your horse back to training, learn more or book in via the website ✨

30/07/2026

The biggest reason owners choose in-house rehabilitation? They want the best possible outcome for their horse.

The early stages of rehabilitation after an injury or surgery are often the most important. Progression needs to be carefully planned, monitored and adjusted as your horse recovers.

For some owners, life simply doesn't allow the time that's needed. For others, it's about knowing their horse is receiving consistent, evidence-informed rehabilitation every day.

At Thrive Equine Physio, every aspect of your horse's rehabilitation is managed for you. From daily physiotherapy and structured exercise to monitoring progress and progressing their program, your horse receives the care they need at every stage of recovery.

Because rehabilitation isn't just about getting through recovery. It's about giving your horse the best opportunity to return to work strong, confident and ready for what's next.

28/07/2026

Have you ever been told to "engage your core" but never really been shown how?

One of the biggest things I help riders with is learning to activate their deep core muscles and improve the way their pelvis and lower back move with the horse, rather than sitting on top of it.

A strong core is important, but strength alone isn't enough. Your core needs to activate at the right time and work together with your breathing, pelvis and lower back so you can move with your horse instead of against them.

The result is a rider who can communicate more clearly through their aids, allowing the horse to better understand what you're asking.

27/07/2026

𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 | 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 🐴

Your horse's performance isn't just influenced by their training. The rider plays a big part too.

Rider Physio combines an on-horse assessment with off-horse physiotherapy and targeted exercises to improve your posture, biomechanics and movement in the saddle, helping you become a more effective rider for your horse.

Whether you're managing an injury, chasing competition goals or simply wanting to ride more effectively, these sessions are tailored to you and your horse.

📍 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗯𝘆𝗻
📅 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁

✨ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿: $150 (normally $180)
Follow-up consultations: $130

Appointments are limited. Complete the enquiry form on the website to secure your spot!

26/07/2026

Treat your horse like an athlete with physio-designed rehab programs, so they can come back stronger after injury 💪

22/07/2026

What your horse ACTUALLY needs to get back to work after an injury.

Prolonged periods of rest are often prescribed without consideration of tissue healing times or optimising soft tissue repair. There is SO MUCH we can do as physios in the acute stages of injury to ensure you get the best possible outcome.

Long gone are the days of bed rest in human rehab (because we know it's largely unhelpful), so why do we do it for our horses?

Having a rehab program tailored to your horse and their injury or surgery, starting asap, will give them the best chance at recovery.

If your horse has had an injury or surgery and you want to do more than hope for the best, book your physio appt via the website today (or email through your enquiry!) ✨

I also said actually so many times in this video, sorry 😅

19/07/2026

Let your horse soak up some sunshine ☀️🌻

17/07/2026

𝗜𝗻-𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼

Recovery is about more than turning your horse out into a paddock and hoping for the best.

Successful rehabilitation involves carefully progressing exercise from the early stages of healing. By applying the right load at the right time, rehabilitation helps rebuild strength and prepares horses for the physical demands of returning to work.

At Thrive Equine Physio, our in-house rehabilitation service provides a dedicated environment where horses can progress through an individualised rehabilitation programme under the guidance of an equine physiotherapist.

Our rehabilitation programmes are suitable for horses recovering from:
• Tendon and ligament injuries
• Back pain and kissing spine
• Pelvic and sacroiliac dysfunction
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Horses requiring a structured and progressive return to work

Whether you're short on time, don't have the facilities to manage rehabilitation at home or want the peace of mind that your horse's rehabilitation is being progressed by an equine physiotherapist, our in-house rehabilitation programmes provide consistent, individualised care throughout the recovery process.

Every programme is tailored to the individual horse and adjusted as they progress. We also work closely with your veterinarian, farrier, saddle fitter and other members of your horse's healthcare team where appropriate to ensure everyone is working towards the same goals.

To learn more about our in-house rehabilitation programmes, visit our website.

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Strathalbyn, SA
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http://www.thriveequinephysio.com.au/

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