Physio, osteopathy, bodywork and rehab — keep them sound and moving well.
Herriot Veterinary Physiotherapy is run by Trudie Baker, a mobile veterinary physiotherapist in North Yorkshire. She treats horses and companion animals for maintenance, performance and rehabilitation. She is registered with NAVP and RAMP.
Suné du Toit & Associates near Newark is run by chartered and veterinary physiotherapist Suné du Toit. It offers mobile equine physiotherapy, horse and rider clinics and rider analysis. It also provides human physiotherapy and Pilates classes.
Woollands Equine Rehabilitation Centre at Cockburnspath was founded in 1989 by chartered physiotherapist Jo Paul. It provides equine physiotherapy and rehabilitation through its Joined Up Rehab approach. It also runs clinical education and courses for practitioners.
Springwell Equestrian Centre near Gateshead offers full livery, rehabilitation livery and holiday livery. Rehabilitation livery includes therapy plate sessions, a massage pad and nebuliser use. Ridden exercise can be added.
Washington Riding Centre is a BHS approved riding centre in Washington, Tyne and Wear, run by Tyne & Wear RDA. It provides riding lessons for children and adults, including those with disabilities and special educational needs. It is a registered charity.
Hope Meadows is a not-for-profit community interest company in Lincoln founded in 2020 and led by counselling psychologist Dr Emily Walters. It offers equine assisted psychotherapy, alternative provision and low-cost therapy. It also runs training and CPD for therapists and equine professionals.
Head to Tail Equine Therapy is run by Lorraine Carde, covering Edinburgh, the Lothians, southern Fife and the Scottish Borders. She offers equine bodywork including myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, sports massage, trigger point therapy, cold laser and therapeutic ultrasound. Sessions include assessment, massage and stretching.
Manche Equithérapie in Le Mesnil, Manche is run by Ségoleine Houyvet, a qualified equine therapist and nurse. It offers individual and small group equine therapy for children, adolescents and adults with mental, developmental or psychomotor difficulties. Activities include groundwork, grooming and riding.
Jungselves, formerly Mr Ed's Shed, offers two horse-based personal development pathways. Stable Daze is a nature-based wellbeing experience using time outdoors, calm horsemanship and gentle learning for children, families and adults. Intraspectre is a guided pathway for adults doing deeper inner work that draws on Jungian psychology and symbolic work with horses. Sessions are strictly by appointment.
LS Equine Therapy, now part of Love Steeds & Love Dogs, is run by Ilse Kemp in Gloucestershire. It offers equine therapy and Equine Hanna Somatics sessions tailored to each horse's comfort, movement and posture. Owners can book one-to-one or group tuition in basic equine massage and therapy techniques, and CPD workshops run at host venues. A separate branch offers dog services.
Turn About Pegasus is a registered charity in rural Northumberland founded in 2004. It uses horses and dogs in a relational model to support children, adults and families with mental and physical health. Services include alternative education, outdoor family play therapy and equine included therapy.
Rênes et Sens offers equine therapy in Lamotte-Buleux. Sessions use the horse as a mediator for people seeking wellbeing and those with physical disabilities, mental illness, autism or learning disorders.
Red Horse Foundation is a registered charity near Stroud offering equine assisted therapy and learning. Established in 2010 on 15 acres, it supports people with mental health challenges, including children, NHS staff and veterans. Sessions are facilitated by its mental health team with its herd.
Normandie Equithérapie offers equine therapy sessions, usually weekly sessions of 45 minutes to an hour. Sessions take place at the Centre Équestre de Rouelles near Le Havre and at Angerville l'Orcher. A trial session is offered before a therapy contract is agreed.
Flying Hooves is run by Sarah in Lincolnshire, offering equine sports and rehabilitation massage, myofascial release and laser therapy. She also provides independent bit and bridle fitting consultations and Henry James bespoke bridle fittings. Animal Reiki and owner bodywork courses are offered.
Equiflex Therapy in Lincolnshire is run by Katie Buncombe, an FEI permitted equine sports massage and rehabilitation therapist. She offers equine bodywork and PEMF therapy for horses from retired to international athletes. She is working towards a PhD at Hartpury.
Willows Nook is a not-for-profit in the Calder Valley offering outdoor equine assisted learning and wellness sessions. Sessions involve ponies, goats and dogs and focus on confidence, communication and wellbeing. It is an EAQ approved centre licensed by Calderdale council.
Equi Human offers equine therapy and equine coaching at the Val Froment equestrian centre in Liffré near Rennes. It works with individuals, social and educational organisations and companies. It also educates and prepares horses for equine mediation work.
Random's Retreat CIC is a community interest company near Consett offering equine-led wellbeing sessions. Its Equimotional and EquiScholar programmes use gentle equine interaction to support emotional regulation and personal growth. It runs programmes for children, teenagers, women, men, veterans and corporate groups. Outdoor learning and bushcraft sessions are also offered, and the horses live on a track system.
Morpeth Group RDA is a Riding for the Disabled charity based at Kirkley Hall Equestrian Centre. It gives children and adults with disabilities the chance to ride specially trained ponies.
Happy Hooves Burnopfield is a British Horse Society Changing Lives Through Horses centre and a registered alternative education provider. It works with children and young people aged 5 to 25, including those with special educational needs or excluded from mainstream school. Learning and life skills are built through equine and animal care activities. It also hosts pony and animal parties and educational visits for schools.
Black Dog Barn in Hunwick, County Durham, is run by Becky. She offers barefoot hoof trimming, hoof protection and whole-horse support including nutrition, photonic therapy and training. It also has an equine swimming pool.
Robson Equine Therapy is run by Trish Robson, an equine sports massage practitioner near Kirkwelpington. She offers remedial and maintenance massage for horses in Northumberland, Cumbria and the Scottish Borders and runs massage clinics for owners.
Shy Lowen Horse and Pony Sanctuary near Liverpool rescues equines and retrains or rehomes them. It offers equine assisted therapy for schools and groups, facilitator training, an ethical riding school and pony days. Local children help care for and train the horses.
