PW Equine Physio - rehab specialist

24/03/2023

Do you own an ex-race horse? Would you like to understand and work with them better? PKW Events and The Horse Hub have joined forces to put on an event for horse owners.

If you own, work or ride at OTTB this event is for you!

Event venue: Chelwood Equestrian, Nutley, East Sussex. TN22 3HH Date: 16th/17th June 2023OFFERSBuy 2 tickets for Friday - £160Buy 2 tickets for Saturday £120

06/01/2023

Hi all! I'm running a Ground Work day for horse owners under the banner of my events company; PKW Events and in conjunction with The Horse Hub at Chelwood Equestrian in Sussex on 11th March.

If you'd like to get better at working your horse from the ground, looking at techniques, behaviour and exercises, check it out

Event venue: Chelwood Equestrian, Nutley, East Sussex. TN22 3HH Date: Saturday 11th March 2023Earlybird offer buy 2 tickets together for £120

07/11/2022

14/10/2022

Treated this guy today. He’s an old client, but I haven’t seen him for quite a while and he’s dropped off significantly since my last visit.

After giving him a full assessment, the owner and I had a chat about a few things and were changing the gullet size, and the way he’s ridden (I suspect over-bent and not using his back at all), and we’re working towards a goal. Should take at LEAST 6 weeks.

Things to notice…
- he’s lacking muscle specifically under the saddle. Why is this?
- he’s hypertrophic behind the saddle. Why?
- his shoulders, pecs and crest are large. Why?

Would love to hear your thoughts below 👇🏻

21/07/2022

Do you know what your greatest tool you have available to you when you’re rehabbing your horse?

Walking.

Walk your horse as much as you can. It’s ultimately what they’re designed to do. Walk them up and down hills. Walk them through different surfaces and terrains and GET OUT OF THE ARENA.

10/07/2022

You can create two types of expression:

#1 EXPRESSION ON THE EDGE OF EXPLOSION
Used by many people and trainers. This type of expression is built on flight-or-flight instinct triggered in the horse. Biomechanically, it’s using the fact that a scared horse is collecting energy in his body, and lifting up the front of the body with his head and neck, to be able to escape or dynamically change direction of movement when needed.

#2 EXPRESSION AS FAR FROM EXPLOSION AS POSSIBLE
In this approach, the trainer and rider combines deep relaxation with conscious movement of the horse, which makes the movement free from residual tensions which normally limit movement and performance. The horse collects energy in his body in a totally aware away: the horse becomes deeply relaxed and starts to move rhythmically. If on top of that the horse has conscious access to muscle relaxation techniques, and is able to deepen muscle relaxation as he moves, then he stops using his muscles to move and starts to use his tendons. Such movement is relaxed, yet full of energy. The horse is focused yet without any sharpness in his attitude or body responses. The horse feels soft, round, full of energy, but the energy is not explosive. The energy is more of a blossoming Rose 🌹 the more the horse moves, the better he feels. And the more in balance he is, the better movement the horse can show. The better movement the horse can access, the better the horse feels, both emotionally and physically — and this is how this circle of pleasure works.

If someone tells you that you need to excite or scare your horse in order to bring “more sparkle”, energy or expression to your horse’s performance — know that you will be using the EXCITEMENT ON THE EDGE OF EXPLOSION type of movement. Such a movement is the shortest possible way to injuries and emotional and mental trauma for the horse (and the less brave rider). It’s a way to shrink your horse’s awareness in the movement, make him run (flight) or fight you openly. It’s not a way to teach the horse anything.

Stay away from explosions. They are fine way to demolish things, but not to build a long lasting beauty full performance 💪🏽🖤

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09/07/2022

There’s been quite a few new massage therapists or sports massage therapists popping up recently. I just wanted to remind people that there is a huge different between massage and physiotherapy. So if you want to treat your horse to a massage then please do. It will help them relax and generally have a nice time, however if you have a genuine issue with your horse please make sure you enlist the help of someone with a wider knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions and biomechanics. It may be more than £20 for a physiotherapy session but it may just save you money in the long run 😀

28/06/2022

I can’t recommend this enough!!!

Mechanical horses are OPEN for bookings.

Would you like to improve your
👍symmetry in the saddle
👍balance and stability
👍sitting and rising trot
👍canter
👍secure lower leg
👍confidence and fun

For more info on how I can help please direct message or email me.
[email protected]
www.ameliawilbourn.co.uk

26/06/2022

I’ve changed my name as I no longer want to be asked to come and massage horses.

If you need help building your horse’s strength, flexibility and performance, either coming back from injury, or just increasing existing levels, I will work with you both to achieve this.

Together we’ll create the best, and strongest version of your horse we can 💪🏻 🐎

Message me if you’re ready to start on the journey

21/06/2022

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