Physio, osteopathy, bodywork and rehab — keep them sound and moving well.
Adam Scott is an equine dental technician working across the South West of England. He treats horses at their own yards, from top-level eventers to leisure horses. His calm approach means sedation is not needed in most cases.
Maverick Therapies is a nature-based and equine-assisted therapy service near Truro, Cornwall. It offers trauma-informed occupational therapy and wellbeing support for children, young people and adults. Sessions can take place on its site with its own herd of horses, online, or in schools and homes.
Emma Pill is a chartered physiotherapist and veterinary physiotherapist in Cornwall treating people, horses and dogs. Equine treatments include evidence-based work on range of movement, balance and muscle condition, using manual therapy, laser, NMES and exercise prescription. She has more than 30 years of experience with horses, including breaking, training and competing.
Bologney Stables & Livery is a yard on a family-run farm at Iken, Suffolk. It specialises in rehabilitation, schooling and full livery, and also offers grass livery. Facilities include a floodlit all-weather arena, jumps and direct off-road hacking into Tunstall Forest.
Cranleigh RDA Group is a volunteer-run Riding for the Disabled group at Casi’s Farm, Cranleigh. It offers therapeutic riding to people with special needs. The group has stables and an indoor school and is funded by donations and fundraising.
JOsteopathy is the practice of osteopath Jasmine Chapman in Wainscott, near Rochester. She treats people at her clinic and is also a qualified canine and equine osteopath. Stable visits are available in Kent and South East London. Animal appointments include gait analysis.
Kent Equine Therapy Ponies takes Shetland therapy ponies on visits across Kent, including Medway, Canterbury, Ashford, Tonbridge and Maidstone. Visits go to care homes, dementia homes, special needs schools, disability centres, private homes, weddings and school fairs. It also offers equine assisted experiences and pony party appearances. It is licensed by Medway Council.
Vet Physio Kent is run by Charlene Baker, a veterinary physiotherapist in Kent treating horses and dogs. Equine physiotherapy covers assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. She is a certified INDIBA practitioner and also offers rider sports therapy, courses and equipment hire.
FudgePhysio is an independent children's physiotherapy and hippotherapy practice run by Vicky Fudge, an HCPC-registered physiotherapist. Hippotherapy uses the movement of a horse at walk to improve a child's posture, balance and core strength. She specialises in neurological conditions and developmental challenges.
Louise Rogers K9 and Equine Rehab is a mobile veterinary physiotherapy service in Essex, Hertfordshire and parts of North London. Louise is a BSc (Hons) veterinary physiotherapist treating dogs and horses after injury or surgery and with chronic conditions. Treatments include electrotherapy, and vet consent is required before treatment.
KB Bowen Therapy is run by Kathryn Bettles, a certified Bowen therapist since 2007 and Equine Bowen therapist since 2016. She treats people at a wellbeing centre in Kings Hill, Kent. Equine Bowen is offered by mobile visits across the South East. Discounts apply when horse and rider are treated together.
Fairlight Hall RDA is a registered charity established in 2015 that offers riding for disabled riders of all ages. Lessons last 30 minutes in an outdoor arena or hacking in the grounds. It also offers Tea with a Pony sessions for people with dementia or other long-term conditions.
JC Animal Massage provides therapeutic massage for horses, large animals, dogs and small animals in Horam, East Sussex. Treatments address muscle tension, reduced range of motion and trigger points. The therapist, Jennie, has over 25 years of experience in the equine industry.
Sussex Veterinary Chiropractic offers McTimoney veterinary chiropractic for horses and dogs, based in Newick near Lewes. Nicola provides yard visits for single or multiple horses, treatment clinic days and mobile canine visits. It serves Sussex, Surrey and Kent.
East Sussex Equine Dental Clinic is run by equine dentist Belle Palmer, based in Uckfield. It offers routine and complex equine dentistry across the wider East Sussex area. It also offers in-person and online bit fittings.
Natasha Wakefield provides physiotherapy treatments for horses in West Sussex. She uses visual evaluation, manual therapy and electrotherapy, including INDIBA radiofrequency, and gives advice on exercise therapy. She trained as a veterinary nurse and worked as an equine veterinary nurse in an equine hospital.
Motion Vet Physio is a mobile veterinary physiotherapy service based in Brighton and Hove, treating horses, dogs and cats. Equine appointments include assessment, manual therapies, laser therapy and remedial exercise. It also offers private groundwork sessions such as pole work, lunging and long-reining for rehab. The owner, Jazz Benton, is a member of IRVAP.
Animate Veterinary Physiotherapy is a qualified and insured veterinary physiotherapy service in Essex for performance and companion animals, including horses and dogs. It offers manual therapies, electrotherapies, remedial exercise plans and kinesiotaping. The practitioner, Charlie Quinn, is also a BHS Accredited Professional Coach and can help prepare horse and rider for competition.
Sussex Vet Rehab offers veterinary physiotherapy for horses and dogs across Sussex, Surrey and Kent. The practitioner, Josie, holds a BSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy and is a member of IRVAP. Treatment is delivered at the client's location with tailored rehabilitation plans.
Hampshire Acupuncture Vets is a mobile veterinary practice offering acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Horses are treated at their yard and pets at home. The vet focuses on loss of performance in competition animals.
Woodchurch Driving Group is a Riding for the Disabled Association member group and registered charity in Kent. It offers carriage driving for disabled adults, some of whom use wheelchairs, with qualified RDA coaches and volunteers. The group meets twice weekly from spring to autumn and members can take RDA proficiency tests.
Lasting Touch Chiropractic in Bishops Waltham offers McTimoney chiropractic for people and veterinary chiropractic for animals, including horses. The owner holds a Master’s in Chiropractic and trained in veterinary chiropractic with the IAVC. The clinic also offers phlebotomy, reflexology and nutritional medicine.
The Saddle Fitter is an independent saddle fitting service covering West Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey. It offers saddle fitting, flocking and saddle sales, along with equine massage therapy and sports therapy for riders. Appointments are offered to private clients, livery yards and riding centres.
Equinenergy runs certification courses in equine and canine sports massage and bodywork. It is the UK division of Equinology, Inc. and has run courses since 1999. Courses include equine anatomy, myofascial release, taping and rehabilitation.
