Physio, osteopathy, bodywork and rehab — keep them sound and moving well.
Drum RDA is a Riding for the Disabled centre on the Drum Estate in Gilmerton, Edinburgh, and a registered charity. It was one of the founding centres of the Riding for the Disabled Association, with riding starting there in 1959. It offers riding and equine activities for people with disabilities.
LCD Equine Bodywork is run by Lauren Davis in Kent, who holds a degree in equine sports therapy and rehabilitation. She offers equine sports massage, thermal imaging, Theraplate, kinesiology taping, myofascial release and rehabilitation. She has also completed equine osteopathy qualifications.
Cheryl Hammerson Equestrian is run by Cheryl Hammerson, a BHS qualified professional rider and coach based near Edenbridge in Kent. She trains and competes horses for owners, mainly in dressage, and coaches riders on their own horses. She also offers equine osteopathy and sports massage, and personal training for riders.
CT Equine is a mobile equine osteopathy service covering Staffordshire and Cheshire. It offers osteopathic treatment for rehabilitation, older horse comfort, young horse development and competition maintenance, plus fitness and rehabilitation plans. The practitioner also works as a freelance rider.
Willow View Physiotherapy is run by Beth Laycock, a chartered physiotherapist who specialises in veterinary physiotherapy. Her clinic in Womersley, near Doncaster, sees people and dogs. She also runs a mobile service for horses and dogs across Yorkshire. Services cover equine, canine and rider physiotherapy, and she is registered with ACPAT and RAMP.
Caitlin Briggs Veterinary Physiotherapy is a clinic in Southwell, Nottinghamshire. It specialises in rehabilitation for dogs and also offers equine physiotherapy. It covers Nottinghamshire and nearby areas including Newark, Mansfield and Lincoln. Caitlin studied Equine Sports Science and holds a postgraduate diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy.
LHB Veterinary Physiotherapy is run by Laura Bent, a qualified veterinary physiotherapist based in Bolton. She provides a mobile service for horses and dogs across Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Treatments include manual therapy, rehabilitation exercises, electrotherapy and INDIBA.
Cambridge Equine Assisted Learning Centre in Cottenham was established in 2014. It provides equine assisted learning for children, young people and adults with social, emotional and learning difficulties. Sessions take place mostly outdoors with horses and can cover parts of the school curriculum.
Therapy Through Horses is a not-for-profit community interest company on the island of Sanday in Orkney. It uses equine therapy and outdoor learning to support disadvantaged children, disabled people, the elderly and people with PTSD or trauma. Services include equine assisted psychotherapy, equine facilitated learning, groundwork and horse care skills, and Adopt a Pony days. Beach rides and hacking are planned for 2027.
Cheshire Equine Therapy offers physical therapy for horses, ponies and dogs. Services include McTimoney, sports massage, bodywork, kinesio taping, rehabilitation, tuition and consultancy. It is run by Michelle C Woolrich.
Equilibrium Therapy is the counselling and animal-assisted therapy practice of Jenny Chesher, on the edge of the Quantock Hills in Somerset. She is a BACP registered counsellor and a qualified practitioner in equine-assisted therapy. In equine sessions clients work with her two ponies, Spirit and Tommy, and she also works with dogs. She offers equine-assisted sessions for adults and young people as well as conventional counselling.
Equine Outreach in Skinflats near Falkirk offers equine therapy for children and adults. Its programme supports people with physical and learning disabilities, poor mental health and neurodiversity. It was founded by Jackie and is run with volunteers.
Meditate with Horses runs meditation sessions and retreats with horses in Arnside, Cumbria. Visitors get to know the horses by grooming and massaging them, and many of the horses are rescues. Retreats include silent healing, drawing and writing with horses, plus a riding retreat in Bosnia. It also runs a facilitator training course for people who want to work in equine-assisted meditation.
Muirfield Riding Therapy is a charity at West Fenton in East Lothian providing equine-assisted therapy. Participants work with its therapy ponies to build connection and overcome anxiety. It is supported by volunteers and fundraising.
Holistic Equine offers barefoot hoof care and equine podiatry in the UK. It provides solutions for hoof problems whether a horse is barefoot, booted or shod. Services include consultations, Lazaris nerve release, workshops and online courses.
Nicki Day is an equine sports and rehabilitation massage therapist based in Stoke-on-Trent. She covers Staffordshire and surrounding areas. She is a member of the IAAMB.
KAJ Equine is run by Kay, a qualified equine sports massage therapist registered with IAAT. She covers Cumbria, South West Scotland, the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. Balance pads are also offered.
Phantom's Legacy uses rescue ponies and Equido equine therapy techniques for sessions and courses. It offers recognised SQA and Lantra qualification courses for people of all ages and abilities. It is an affiliate of the Equido charity.
Cobbes Meadow is a volunteer-run riding and driving for the disabled charity in Chartham near Canterbury. It is a member of the Riding for the Disabled Association. It provides therapeutic riding and carriage driving sessions for people with disabilities.
The Heard Therapy is a community interest company offering counselling and psychotherapy with horses and nature. Services include equine-assisted therapy, equine-assisted learning and equine-assisted supervision. It also runs workshops and wild wellbeing sessions.
The Equine Touch UK & Ireland teaches a hands-on bodywork system for horses made up of gentle moves over soft tissue. Its courses are aimed at horse owners and future practitioners. A network of trained practitioners works with horses and owners across the UK and Ireland.
Pony Partnerships is a community interest company offering equine therapy in Derbyshire, Nottingham and the East Midlands. It provides equine facilitated psychotherapy and learning, group sessions, counselling and CPD training for professionals.
Spirit Hippotherapy provides specialist physiotherapy using hippotherapy, based in Liverpool and serving the North West. It is run by physiotherapist Lucy Brookes. Sessions take place at Beechley Riding School and Clwyd Special Riding Centre.
Learning with Horses Scotland in South Ayrshire was founded by Lee Watson-Hall. It provides horse facilitated leadership, team and personal development for organisations and individuals. It also offers horse to owner training.
