Physio, osteopathy, bodywork and rehab — keep them sound and moving well.
Geert Laenen is an equine osteopath based in Geel, Belgium, who treats both horses and their riders. He trained as a physiotherapist and graduated from the International College for Research on Equine Osteopathy (I.C.R.E.O.) in 2005. His treatments address the musculoskeletal, visceral and craniosacral systems of the horse. Riders can be treated on location or at his practice in Geel.
Erica Horse Care offers therapies aimed at the physical and mental wellbeing of horses, including (sport) massage. Sport massage sessions help horses relax and reduce muscle tension after intensive training, for horses from leisure riding to top sport. The founder trained as an equine sport masseur and also completed courses in equine osteopathy, fascia therapy, acupressure and medical taping. She is a member of the VPSN, the Dutch association of equine sport masseurs.
Dierenarts Lysanne Smisaert is an equine veterinary practice based in Brecht, Belgium, that makes home visits across the Brecht, Antwerp, Limburg and Dutch Brabant region. Regular veterinary care focuses on horses, while chiropractic treatment is offered for both horses and dogs. Services include 24/7 emergency care, dentistry, orthopaedics and lameness examinations, vaccinations and chipping, and reproduction support covering breeding, pregnancy and foaling.
Margot Kempenaars is a veterinarian running a practice for integrative veterinary care, mainly for horses, with a practice in Gemonde for horses, dogs and cats. She combines veterinary knowledge with osteopathy, chiropractic, acupuncture and high-power laser therapy. Further services include rehabilitation, preventive care, nutrition advice, objective movement analysis and saddle checks. Horse visits are made at home within about 50 km of Sint-Michielsgestel. The practice currently notes it is not taking new clients.
PZ Equine Osteopathy is an equine osteopathy practice run by Puck Zweegers in Helmond, Netherlands. As a horse osteopath she identifies blockages and resolves them with manual techniques such as manipulation, muscle and connective-tissue techniques and mobilisations. Further treatments offered are dry needling, lymph taping and equissage.
Hoef en woef is an equine osteopathy practice in Budingen, Belgium, that also offers dog behaviour therapy and dog osteopathy. It helps horses that do not move freely or have recurring problems. The practitioner has a background as a physiotherapist trained at KU Leuven. Appointments can be made by phone, message or email.
EquineCura is an equine bodywork, movement and recovery practice run by Eveline from her base in Averbode. It specialises in sport horses and sensitive horses. Sessions look for blockages and tension in the body and aim to improve comfort, relaxation, trust and freedom of movement. The approach is holistic, considering movement, posture, behaviour, feeding, training and housing, and is explicitly non-medical.
Marieke Jager is a practitioner based in Putten who works with both horses and people. For horses she has offered osteopathy and later healing and telepathic communication for many years. For people she offers healing and transformation sessions held among her ponies, which roam freely during the session. She also offers one-to-one transformation coaching.
Horse in Motion is the practice of Linda van Diepen, a veterinarian who graduated in 2005 and has worked in complementary veterinary medicine since 2006. Her approach centres on the general welfare and quality of life of the horse. The website describes the treatment methods she uses and includes articles on topics such as horse nutrition, the jaw joint and ethical considerations in treating horses.
Equicani Osteopathie is an animal osteopathy practice in Emblem (Ranst) run by Elke Wouters, treating horses and dogs. Elke holds a master's in physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences and studied equine and canine osteopathy at I.C.R.E.O. and The Vluggen Institute. She also completed training in physiotherapy for dogs and horses at UGent. The practice additionally offers dry needling for horses and laser therapy.
Chrissy Fens is an animal osteopath based in Dordrecht who treats both horses and dogs. She is IREO-accredited as an equine osteopath (EDO) and canine osteopath (CDO) and is a member of the NVDO. For horses she offers osteopathic treatment and a riding-technique analysis. Treatments focus on mobility, comfort and supporting the musculoskeletal system, and she refers to a vet for medical complaints.
Dierenosteopaat is a practice for animal osteopathy in the south-east Brabant region, based in Veldhoven. It specialises in treating dogs, horses and cats with manual techniques. Treatment looks at the parietal, visceral and craniosacral systems and aims at the cause of complaints rather than the symptoms. The practice also runs workshops.
Dierosteopathie Weert is an animal osteopathy practice in Weert. It offers osteopathic treatment for horses and dogs. The website provides information about the practice, pricing and contact options for owners.
Nikki Jantzen is a certified equine sports massage therapist who works with leisure and sport horses throughout the Netherlands, travelling from Amsterdam Nieuw-West. She trained as an equine osteopath (EDO) at the Vluggen Institute and completed equine sports massage training at the Bartels Horse & Health Institute. Due to current NVWA regulations she does not offer osteopathic treatments at present and works with gentle manual techniques for relaxation, circulation and healthy movement. Her treatments are intended for healthy horses, and she advises a vet consultation first for health problems.
Stefanie Goossens offers osteopathy for horses under the name equiaso. She is a human physiotherapist and graduated in animal osteopathy from the International College for Research on Equine Osteopathy (ICREO). Her treatments look at the horse as a whole and address the cranio-sacral, parietal and visceral systems. Treatments aim at the underlying cause of complaints and can also be used preventively.
OPIA is an equine osteopathy practice based in Kapellen near Antwerp. It treats sport and leisure horses with gentle manual techniques aimed at mobility, recovery from injury and preventive care. Each treatment follows an intake, examination, treatment and aftercare advice. The practitioner trained at the Vluggen Institute in Germany, is listed in the EDO register, and also offers bit fitting.
EQUILUCKS is the practice of equine osteopath Sarah Luck, based in Oud-Turnhout, Belgium. It offers osteopathic treatment for horses, looking at the musculoskeletal, organ and craniosacral systems. Drawing on her background in national-level dressage and physiotherapy, she also offers personalised training for horse and rider focused on straightness, balance and posture. Appointments can be booked in Dutch or English.
Dier & Osteopaat is a practice for veterinary osteopathy run by Heidi Sanders in Rijsbergen. It treats horses with holistic manual therapy, concentrating on the spine. Treatments support horses with specific complaints, recovery after illness or surgery, riding-related problems and behavioural issues, and are also offered preventively for young and older horses. Consultations last 45 to 60 minutes and the practitioner travels to the stable.
ReHorse in Oostmalle, Belgium, offers rehabilitation and holistic care for horses. Treatments include laser therapy, LED light therapy, equine osteopathy, taping and a health scan, chosen together with the owner and the veterinarian. The founders have run a young-horse rearing business since 2014, and ReHorse also offers horse retreats and rearing.
Dierenosteopathie Limburg is the practice of Julie Crombag, an ICREO-certified animal osteopath and animal chiropractor in Limburg. She treats horses and dogs at the owner's home or stable. A session includes a discussion of complaints, a physical examination and a targeted treatment, and a separate screening is also offered.
Fysio Osteo Paard is the practice of Heleen Slebos in Sint-Pancras, a physiotherapist and osteopath for horses and other animals. Besides osteopathy and animal physiotherapy she works with dry needling, high power laser therapy, the Lecher antenna, acupressure and leech therapy. Treatments are tailored to each individual animal.
ATLAS Dierosteopathie offers osteopathy for horses and dogs in Limburg, Brabant and Gelderland. Treatments use gentle, adapted techniques to help animals regain balance, suppleness and comfort. Horse consultations take place on location from three horses upward, and dogs can also be seen at the practice in Westervoort.
Dier & Osteopathie Marit Brandsema is an osteopathy practice for horses and dogs based in Standdaarbuiten, Noord-Brabant. Marit Brandsema is a physiotherapist who passed her equine osteopathy exams at the Vluggen Institute in 2017. She works preventively on healthy animals and refers to a veterinarian when in doubt. She currently takes on new horses only on a very limited basis.
