Equi-9 Veterinary Physiotherapy

09/08/2026

Does your horse always feel stiff at the start of your ride?

"They always warm up out of it though..."

Muscle tightness, reduced mobility and compensatory patterns could be making movement more difficult for your horse.

Every horse has good and bad days, but if yours consistently feels stiff at the start of work before improving, it may be telling you something.

Equine physiotherapy can assess how your horse is moving, identify areas of restriction or imbalance, and help support more comfortable, efficient movement.

📩 If this sounds familiar, get in touch to book an assessment.

23/07/2026

05/07/2026

Noticed your dog drags their toes when they walk?👀

Think they're just 'a bit lazy'?

You could be wrong...

If you've noticed your dog scuffing their paws or dragging their toes, veterinary physiotherapy could help identify the cause and support their recovery 🐾

14/05/2026

Struggling with canter transitions?

Instead of stepping under and lifting into canter, is your horse:
• Pulling themselves into the transition?
• Bracing against the contact?
• Losing rhythm or balance?
• Avoiding engagement altogether?

It's not just 'the way he goes' or 'something we need to practice'.

Before you blame behaviour, check the body.

Physiotherapy could be your next step to smooth, balanced transitions.

Message to book 📩

11/05/2026

Not every pole down is 'naughtiness' or 'lack of scope'

Jumping requires huge coordination through the entire body. If a horse is stiff, compensating, or struggling physically, it can affect timing, technique and consistency over fences.

Some horses will:

• Flatten over fences
• Struggle more on one rein
• Become inconsistent with distances
• Start careful, then struggle later in the round

That doesn't automatically mean there's pain - but it can mean the body isn't functioning as efficiently as it could.

Physio can help identify restrictions, improve mobility and support horses through the demands of competition.

➡️ Small physical issues often show up first in performance

06/05/2026

Is your horse worse on one rein?

This is a really common problem - often labelled as just 'the way my horse goes'.

The truth?

There's likely a deeper reason...

Want to fix it?

See how physiotherapy can help your horse become more even, supple and comfortable on both reins by booking an appointment today.

02/05/2026

Bertie enjoying his release during some massage 💆🏼‍♀️

27/04/2026

Are you doing your carrot stretches right?

Remember these key notes for an effective stretch:

✅ Horse's head is straight
✅ Holding the stretch for at least 5-10 seconds
✅ Doing the stretch when the muscles are warm (e.g. after exercise)

❌ Horse's head is tilted at the poll
❌ They're taking the treat straight away and not holding the stretch
❌ Doing the stretch before warming the muscles with a groom/massage, or after exercise

26/04/2026

Sunday night vibes 💤