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Equine-Librium College, Plettenberg Bay

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Where passion meets performance. Training world-class Veterinary Physiotherapists in the heart of Plettenberg Bay.
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Equine-Librium is based in Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape of South Africa and has specialised in the therapy of competitive sport horses and canines since November 2008. Equine-Librium College offers a fully comprehensive and veterinary based full-time academic & practical education within the field of animal physiotherapy. The clinic has animal physiotherapists and veterinary surgeons on call and offers on site stabling for horses undergoing treatment as well as kennels for canines – all treatment is sport specific. CEO- Ronel van der Sijde
Principal- Professor Sybrand v.d. Berg
Vice Principal- Marinette Teeling
Dr Thomas Ovendale
Erane Jordaan (Lecturer and Therapist)
* 22 part time lecturers plus external examiners - all specialists in their fields. Students are taught by highly experienced educators in both veterinary as well as physiotherapy fields.

10/11/2026

Better questions lead to better care.

Research is essential to the continued development of veterinary physiotherapy.

By investigating rehabilitation techniques, movement, biomechanics, recovery and treatment outcomes, researchers help build the knowledge that supports clinical decision-making.

Students are encouraged to understand not only how treatments are performed, but also the scientific evidence behind them.

Because advancing a profession starts with asking:
What do we know, and what still needs to be discovered?

06/11/2026

More than rehabilitation. More than exercise.

Veterinary physiotherapists assess movement, function, strength, mobility and physical performance in animals.

They may work with animals recovering from injury or surgery, animals living with neurological or musculoskeletal conditions, and performance animals requiring targeted conditioning and rehabilitation support.

Their work can include:

* Movement and gait assessment
* Therapeutic exercise
* Manual and soft tissue techniques
* Rehabilitation planning
* Strength and conditioning
* Owner education and home programmes

Every treatment plan begins with understanding the individual animal.

04/11/2026

Celebrating Veterinary Physiotherapy

Today we celebrate the professionals dedicated to helping animals move better, recover more quickly and live more comfortably.

Veterinary physiotherapists combine science, clinical reasoning, and hands-on care to support animals through rehabilitation, injury recovery, performance management, and long-term wellbeing.

We are proud to educate the next generation of veterinary physiotherapists and to contribute to the ongoing growth of this important profession

🎓 Here’s to the people helping animals move forward; one patient at a time.

04/11/2026

Your voice matters. Make it count.

Today is an opportunity to take part, have your say and play your part as an active citizen.

We encourage our students, staff and wider community who are eligible to vote to make their voices heard.

Go vote. Be part of the process. 🇿🇦

02/11/2026

💦 Making a splash!

Our fourth-year students had a hands-on practical session working with dogs in the pool and exploring the benefits of swimming for rehabilitation.

Swimming is a low-impact rehabilitation tool that can improve muscle strength, joint mobility, coordination, and overall fitness while reducing stress on the joints.

Of course, not every patient is suited to swimming; careful patient selection, supervision and management are essential to ensure safe and effective outcomes.

🐾 Learning through practical experience is an important part of preparing our students for real-world veterinary physiotherapy.

30/10/2026

Education can improve an animal’s quality of life.

Veterinary physiotherapists can play an important role in helping owners understand movement, exercise, rehabilitation, injury prevention and long-term physical wellbeing.

Sharing practical knowledge empowers owners to make more informed decisions and become active participants in their animal’s care.
Students learn that their future role extends beyond treatment.

It also includes educating, guiding and supporting the people responsible for the animals they serve.

Knowledge creates better care.

27/10/2026

Confidence comes from understanding why you are making a decision.

Clinical reasoning is the process of combining assessment findings, scientific knowledge, patient history, and professional judgement to determine the most appropriate next step.

It is a skill developed through study, practical experience, mentorship and exposure to a variety of cases.

Students are encouraged to ask questions, consider different possibilities and justify their clinical decisions.

The goal is not simply to follow a treatment plan; it is to understand the reasoning behind it.

23/10/2026

Clinical growth does not stop when the treatment session ends.

Reflection is an important part of becoming a capable healthcare professional.

By considering what worked, what could have been approached differently and what was learned from a case, students develop stronger clinical judgement and greater self-awareness.

Students are encouraged to reflect on their experiences and continually evaluate their own development.

Because every patient can teach you something.

20/10/2026

The best animal care rarely happens in isolation.

Veterinary physiotherapists often work alongside veterinarians, veterinary nurses, trainers, farriers, behaviourists and other animal healthcare professionals.

Each professional brings a different area of expertise, helping create a more complete picture of the animal’s needs.

Students learn the importance of collaboration, professional communication and understanding their role within a multidisciplinary team.

Better teamwork can lead to better outcomes.

16/10/2026

Every patient deserves thoughtful, ethical care.

Clinical practice can involve difficult decisions, competing priorities, and situations with no simple answer.

Veterinary physiotherapists must consider animal welfare, clinical evidence, professional responsibility, owner circumstances and the broader healthcare plan when making recommendations.

Students are encouraged to think critically and approach each case with professionalism, compassion and integrity.

Strong practitioners do more than ask, “What can we do?” They also ask, “What is best for this animal?”

Address

Bitou
6600

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 13:00

Telephone

+27445339513

Website

http://www.equine-librium.co.za/

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