What to Expect?
Initial appointment
to get to know you and your horse
Step 1: An in depth discussion about your horse
Usually lasting approximately one hour your first session will start with detailing a case history followed by an observational assessment.
Step 2: An all encompassing examination of your horse’s musculoskeletal system
A hands on assessment will feel for any dysfunctions followed by a full explanation of the examination results.
Step 3: A bespoke plan of action to suit you and your horse
An osteopathic treatment plan will be tailored to your horse’s needs to help them thrive and preform as you wish. Treatment will commence at this first session.
Follow up appointments
Action packed sessions
Lasting about 40 minutes you can expect a brief progress assessment followed by timely hands on treatment
Rider Osteopathy
Initial appointment
The first step to perfect horse and rider harmony
Step 1: It’s all about you
We will start by discussing any areas of discomfort you feel is impacting your riding, then talk through your medical history to establish if a past fall, surgery or illness may be impacting your movement.
Step 2: Assessment and treatment
A hands-on examination will follow, highlighting any areas of dysfunction. Treatment will begin after explaining your examination results and outlining your personal treatment plan.
Step 3: Advice and exercises
Tailored exercises will be prescribed to help you achieve maximum and long-lasting results that will be noticeable not only in your day-to-day life but in your riding as well.
Follow up appointments
Perfection is all in the detail
These sessions are designed to evaluate your progress and continue ameliorating and fine tuning every aspect of your body so you can strive for the highest results.
Ridden osteopathic assessment
The way a horse moves is directly impacted by the rider that is on them – the way a rider moves is directly impacted by the horse that is beneath them.
Designed to help improve horse and rider performance, these sessions will last approximately 30 minutes, focusing on the biomechanics of both horse and rider, separately and as a pair. Assessing the duo in all three paces, as well as jumping if required, will highlight asymmetries, weaknesses and restrictions that may be caused by one and impacting the other.
You will receive a detailed report explaining the results of your ridden osteopathic assessment as well as advice on exercises to help address any biomechanical dysfunctions found. This can be used independently or to help tailor any further rider or equine osteopathy treatments carried out.
Maintenance and Prevention Treatment
By regularly keeping the muscles and joints functioning smoothly together injury can be avoided, health is maintained, performance becomes consistent and fitness levels are improved. A tailored maintenance plan can be established for you, the frequency of these visits depends entirely on your horse and its level of activity.
Veterinary Approval
It is a legal requirement that your animal must be registered with a vet so that osteopathic treatment can proceed. If your horse is healthy you do not need your vets’ consent for treatment to go ahead. However, if your horse is undergoing veterinary investigations and/or treatment you must get veterinary approval before any form of manual therapy can commence. You will receive a registration form to fill in upon booking your first appointment, we ask that you provide us with your vets’ details as well as confirm veterinary permission for treatment if required.
