Physio, osteopathy, bodywork and rehab — keep them sound and moving well.
Beth Absolon is a McTimoney animal chiropractor based in Hillsborough, Sheffield. She treats horses, dogs and cats using McTimoney adjustments, massage and laser therapy. She covers South and West Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. She is a member of the McTimoney Animal Association and AHPR.
EC McTimoney Equine & Canine Chiropractic is run by Emily Crookes, a McTimoney animal chiropractor and massage therapist. She treats horses and dogs across most of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire and parts of Leicestershire and Rutland. Low level laser therapy is also offered. Emily holds an MSc in Animal Manipulation and is a member of the McTimoney Animal Association.
Wolds Equine Rehabilitation & Training runs an accredited Equine Sports Massage diploma combining online and hands-on learning. It also offers monthly CPD and short courses for equine therapists. It is led by a qualified veterinary physiotherapist specialising in equine bodywork.
Sherwood Forest Harmony Horses is based at Kings Clipstone near Mansfield. It offers pony rides for children with tuition, horse care sessions, walks with miniature horses and a unicorn experience. It also runs parties, events, and school and care home visits. Owner Jo is qualified in equine assisted wellness coaching and offers wellness sessions with the horses.
Howe Brook is an equine therapy centre and livery yard at Martin House Farm in Wrightington, West Lancashire. Its therapists devise treatment plans for fitness and rehabilitation, working with each horse's vet and physio. The team includes a veterinary physiotherapist and specialists in equine hydrotherapy, TheraPlate and solarium use. It offers full and holiday livery for around 25 horses.
Lucy Deveney is a sports massage therapist for dogs and horses covering the North West of England. She qualified with distinction in canine and equine sports massage from The College of Animal Physiotherapy. She is a member of the International Association of Animal Therapists and a student of veterinary physiotherapy. Treatments require the vet's permission under the Veterinary Surgeons Act.
Back in Balance is an equine sports massage and rehabilitation therapy service in Denbighshire run by Faith, a BHSAI. She is a certified ESMT and professional member of the IAAT. Services include initial assessments with full body massage, routine massage and pre- and post-event massage. Low level laser therapy is also offered.
Dandelion Days is a not-for-profit social enterprise in Scarisbrick, Lancashire. It supports adults and children with anxiety, depression and confidence issues through equine assisted learning with its herd of horses and ponies. It serves communities across Lancashire, Sefton and Liverpool. It also runs an accredited Equimotional coach certification course.
Wirral Veterinary Holistics is run by veterinary surgeon Phoebe Davies on the Wirral. She provides veterinary acupuncture and complementary therapies, treating horses at their yard and smaller animals by home visit. Equine acupuncture is offered for back and neck pain, joint pain, muscle recovery and other conditions. Canine Bowen Technique is also offered for dogs.
Refined Riding is run by Samantha Hulme in North West England. She offers rider biomechanics coaching, online courses and rider and horse movement assessments. She is also an equine sports therapist.
Leaders by Nature offers executive coaching and leadership team development using a herd of horses. Workshops help leaders and teams see their nonverbal behaviour, build trust and work together. Visits to its stables are by appointment.
Amerron Acres is a community interest company in Edale that works with horses to support people's mental health. It offers equine-facilitated learning sessions for children aged six and over, young people and adults. Sessions run one to one, for families or siblings, for groups, or as monthly retreats. The centre is led by Jess Snape-Burns, a registered LEAP Equine practitioner.
Alpha Animal Physiotherapy provides veterinary physiotherapy for horses and dogs across Staffordshire. It is run by Rhiannon Kelsall, a NAVP member with a master's degree in equine performance, health and welfare. She works mainly with leisure horses, using whole-body assessment. She also offers hoof boot fitting for horses.
Engage Physiotherapy is run by a chartered physiotherapist and ACPAT veterinary physiotherapist. It treats horses, dogs, riders and people. The mobile service covers Cheshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Shropshire and South Manchester.
Rachel Hough is an equine dental technician providing equine dental services across the North West of England. She covers Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Cumbria. Her work includes removing sharp points, hooks, ramps and waves from horses' teeth. Evening, weekend and same day appointments are available.
Lisa Loveridge is an equine sports and rehabilitation massage therapist registered with the IAAMB. She is also a BHSAI with over 20 years in the equine industry. Each appointment includes a static and dynamic conformation assessment, a full massage and an individual follow-up plan of exercises and stretches. She works with vets and other practitioners on rehabilitation.
North Ferriby RDA is a Riding for the Disabled group in North Ferriby, East Yorkshire, set up in the 1980s. It is run by a volunteer team and committee. Alongside riding, it offers equine care and stable management, equine ground agility and equine facilitated learning. It also runs employability skills and bespoke programmes for people with physical and mental health needs.
RMB Veterinary Physiotherapy offers mobile physiotherapy for dogs and horses in Lincolnshire and surrounding areas. It is run by Rebecca Brooks-Sleight, a qualified veterinary physiotherapist and RAMP member. Initial sessions include a history, a full assessment of posture, gait and joints, and treatment with manual therapies, electrotherapies and remedial exercises. Veterinary consent is required before the first appointment.
Gingiberi Equis provides equine massage and bodywork in South Lincolnshire, founded by Treena Collins. Treena is an equine bodyworker and bit and bridle fit consultant based near Sleaford. Sessions last at least 60 minutes and include posture and movement observation and targeted massage. LED or heat therapy is used where appropriate, and a written report can be provided for the vet.
I-Pegasus CIC is a not-for-profit based at Grove House Stables in Misterton that uses horses and the rural environment to support young people. It runs the BHS Changing Lives Through Horses programme in group and one-to-one sessions for organisations and their learners. It is also a British Horse Society, Pony Club and Riding for the Disabled centre offering disabled riding. Holiday programmes and pony sponsorship are available.
Headland Equine Dentistry is run by Marcus, a WWAED Cat 2 qualified and registered equine dental technician. He covers Yorkshire, Humberside and much of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. He is also an instructor at Trident, a UK equine dentistry school. He is happy to liaise with clients' vets and physios.
RDA Rossington is a Riding for the Disabled Association group in South Yorkshire. It benefits children and adults with disabilities through interaction with horses and riding. The group runs riding sessions in an arena fitted with dressage mirrors. It also holds open days and fundraising events.
Hound and Hoof Veterinary Physiotherapy is a mobile veterinary physiotherapy service covering Cheshire and the North West of England. It is run by Emma, a NAVP-registered veterinary physiotherapist. It specialises in horses and dogs and offers manual therapies, electrotherapies and hydrotherapy.
Spirit of the Herd is a not-for-profit horse and pony sanctuary near Helsby, Cheshire, founded in 2018. It rescues and rehabilitates horses and ponies, then uses its therapy ponies for equine assisted activities with children and adults. It also runs pony parties, pamper sessions and volunteer placements.
