Mary Young Chiropractor - humans . horses . dogs

15/05/2026

Before you ride, you can check what your horse has on offer.

If you just sway him side to side and watch whether the fetlock drops straight and free, you'll have an idea of whether his feet are comfortable. If they do both drop happily, any problems are probably higher up.

08/05/2026

96% chance of heavy rain, apparently. That means a 4% chance of beautiful evening! Good enough 😌

07/05/2026

A few decent entries for Quote of the Shift today.

Early posting is “Boy am I glad to see you!” which merits inclusion because of the beautiful double edge on that sword in the clinic situation. My disappointment at realising the speaker only meant this in a pain relief sort of way relegated it to runner up, leaving the top spot to…

“Oh look, I just stood on my leg! I can’t do that!” with its oxymoronic combo of the possible and the impossible, the perfect tense and the continuous present, the curious mewling of belief and evidence.

06/05/2026

A wee breather on a gorgeous day, while the trainer takes two horses back home after being adjusted, and returns with two more.

What’s wrong with them? Nothing. They’ve won more for her this season than ever before.

They’re about to have two months’ holiday - she wants them to have that time as clear as possible physically so that they can use Dr Green in the sunshine to full effect.

Some people chuck their horses out with the last run still in their bodies. Come the season, they’re bringing in a horse that’s already fighting itself.

These guys are getting a chance to heal and strengthen..

Genius.

21/06/2025

Here’s a fun one. This lady had her eyes shut and was imagining riding her horse. Her brain told her she was in the same position before (top) and after (bottom) a chiropractic adjustment.

Make sure your brain has the full picture from your body - check in to go from good to better. Your body, your horse and your coach will all thank you!!!

Stop struggling! Contact Mary for help with improving strength and resilience in your horse, your dog, and/or yourself.

10/06/2025

Rockrose Equestrian Sports Centre

Can you be bothered going from good to better?? Here’s how

10/06/2025

Can you be bothered going from good to better?? Here’s how

09/06/2025

In a world where you can be anything, be precise.

Here’s a little montage showing how careful you need to be when stretching your horse out.

It’s crucial to be aware of the anatomy you’re actually affecting, not just the muscle you mainly intend to reach.

Have you ever seen your horse rest the opposite back leg when you pull a foreleg out? That’s another great indication that your foreleg stretch is asking questions all the way back to his quarters!!