Eastlancsvetphysio

20/08/2026

Jango had a little road trip out today to see the lovely Fede! 🐴🩵

Today was all about his feet. Before having front shoes fitted, I wanted to get foot balance X-rays so we could see exactly what was going on internally and make sure we were making the right decisions for him.

The fabulous Grant Moon was there to assess Jango alongside his X-rays before shoeing him, so we could look at the whole picture rather than simply shoeing what we could see from the outside.

As a vet physio, I think getting the foot right for the individual horse is SO important. We often start looking closely at foot balance after a horse has become lame or sustained an injury — but why wait until there’s a problem?

For me, this is just as much about injury prevention, soundness and long-term performance as it is about treating an existing issue.

A really interesting day and hopefully another piece of the puzzle in keeping Jango feeling his best. 🧩🐴

Prevention > rehabilitation where we can. 🧡

And just a note on that last picture… he’s not sedated, he really is just THAT chill! 😂😴 Apparently a trip to the vets is exhausting work!

13/08/2026

🇬🇧 IT’S ALMOST TIME 🇬🇧

The wait is nearly over… and tomorrow, the British riders take to the dressage arena at the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026. 🐎🔥

🇬🇧 THURSDAY
Gemma Stevens & Flash Cooley - 10:11am
Tom McEwen & JL Dublin - 14:57pm

🇬🇧 FRIDAY
Laura Collett & London 52 - 11:24am
CHeventing & D.Day - 11:52am
Ros Canter & Lordships Graffalo - 13:46pm

Five British combinations. One team. One incredible support crew behind them.



(All times BST)

10/08/2026

The best ❤️

08/08/2026

Sanka’s owner has put so much work into his rehabilitation, and it was wonderful to see how much more comfortable and confident he was on his follow-up visit.

When I first met him, he was reluctant to trot and was clearly uncomfortable. Since then, his owner has worked incredibly hard to follow his exercise programme consistently, and the difference is already starting to show.

You can clearly see from the video just how much he enjoyed his physiotherapy session. He’s brighter, happier and much more willing to move forwards.

We’re not at the finish line yet, but rehabilitation isn’t about perfection. It’s about consistency, patience and celebrating every small step in the right direction.

Well done, Sanka. 🐴

05/08/2026

Could Winback help your horse with osteoarthritis? 🐴

Osteoarthritis isn’t simply a case of “wear and tear”. It often affects the way a horse moves, loads its limbs and uses its muscles.

As part of a rehabilitation programme, I use Winback therapy to help:

✓ Improve circulation

✓ Reduce muscle tension

✓ Encourage movement

✓ Support strength and rehabilitation work

But it isn’t a magic fix.

The best results come from combining physiotherapy with appropriate veterinary care, exercise prescription, management changes and a long-term plan tailored to the individual horse.

My aim is always the same: to keep horses comfortable, strong and moving well for as long as possible.

Have you ever considered physiotherapy for a horse with osteoarthritis?

03/08/2026

Three things I look for in a performance horse 🐴
1️⃣ Willingness to move forwards
2️⃣ Muscle coverage and symmetry
3️⃣ Foot mechanics
These areas can give us valuable insight into how a horse is moving, coping with its workload and performing.
Regularly assessing and managing changes in these areas can help identify potential issues early, guide training and rehabilitation, and reduce the risk of injury.
Looking after the whole horse is key to supporting long-term soundness and performance.
— East Lancs Vet Physio 🐎

28/07/2026

Could your horse have HOCK osteoarthritis? 👀

These are three of the most common signs we see in horses with hock osteoarthritis:

➡️ Struggling to transition into canter
➡️ Dragging the hind toes
➡️ Losing impulsion and not wanting to push forwards

These signs can be early indicators, but they don’t automatically mean your horse has hock osteoarthritis. Many other conditions, including stifle, suspensory, sacroiliac and back problems, can present in a similar way.

A diagnosis of hock osteoarthritis should always be made following a thorough veterinary lameness examination. This may include flexion tests, diagnostic nerve or joint blocks, and imaging such as radiographs (X-rays) to identify the source of pain and confirm the diagnosis.

If you’ve noticed any of these signs in your horse, don’t ignore them. Early assessment can help identify the underlying problem and get the right treatment and rehabilitation plan in place.

Have you noticed any of these signs in your horse? 👇

27/07/2026

The Winback effect 😴

22/07/2026

🐴 Is your saddle starting to slip as your horse gets closer to their next farrier visit?

It might not be your saddle at all.

As the shoeing cycle progresses, changes in hoof balance can subtly alter how forces travel up through the limb. Those small changes can influence the horse’s movement, posture and muscle recruitment, sometimes resulting in a saddle that begins to slip to one side.

A slipping saddle isn’t always a saddle-fitting issue—it can be a sign that something lower down the chain has changed.

That’s why good communication between your farrier, saddle fitter, vet and veterinary physiotherapist is so important. Every part of the horse influences the next.

Have you ever noticed your saddle slipping more towards the end of a shoeing cycle?

22/07/2026