What to expect from your session.
Assess
Every animal is an individual and we look at each animal as a unique case.
We start by taking a full history of the animal, information about the job they are expected to do, what level and how often. Any further information like vet, saddler and dentist visits.
Observe
Throughout this process we are constantly observing the animal for minor postural changes and pain indicators. Importantly, we use this time to ensure the animal gets familiar with us in their space.
Following information gathering, we then assess the animal’s movement via a walk and trot up. We will then perform a a series of palpation techniques to identify any issues.
Every animal is an individual and we look at each animal as a unique case.
We start by taking a full history of the animal, information about the job they are expected to do, what level and how often. Any further information like vet, saddler and dentist visits. Throughout this process we are constantly observing the animal for minor postural changes and pain indicators. Importantly, we use this time to ensure the animal gets familiar with us in their space.
Following information gathering, we then assess the animal’s movement via a walk and trot up. We will then perform a a series of palpation techniques to identify any issues.
Discuss & Plan
We then discuss our findings with you, treatment options, jointly plan a way forward and what we hope to achieve.
Treatment
We then treat the animal with the appropriate therapy or therapies. This forms the bulk of the time of the session.
Write-up
Following the treatment we document realistic recommendations on rehabilitation and exercise.
Next Steps
We look for a significant improvement between the first and second treatments. If this has not been achieved we look for reasons why - did something unexpected happen? Is there potentially a systemic problem etc. If nothing has changed then we refer the horse back for veterinary advice.
No therapy is a substitute for veterinary attention and vets permission should be obtained before any prior treatment. We assume this consent has already been obtained by the owner before we begin treatment.