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From Poll to Tail: Understanding Spinal Flow in the Equine Athlete

By Sue Palmer on December 4, 2025

A new study has confirmed something many of us feel through our hands every day: every horse carries some spinal restriction. In this article, Sue Palmer, The Horse Physio, explains why spinal flow—from poll to tail—is essential to your horse’s comfort, movement, and performance, and how restoring it can transform the whole body.

Horse and Hound Highlights the Power of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram

By Sue Palmer on November 30, 2025

The Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE) is one of the most significant scientific advances in equine welfare, recognising 24 subtle behaviours linked to discomfort. Trusted by vets and equine professionals, the RHpE enables earlier recognition of pain — often before lameness is visible — giving owners a clearer, kinder way to understand their horses.

Physiotherapy, Partnership, and Prevention: Why This Work Matters

By Sue Palmer on November 28, 2025

I recently received recognition in the SME Business Elite Awards, which offered a moment to reflect on why physiotherapy matters so deeply for both horses and humans. For me, this work has always been about comfort, harmony, prevention, and partnership. In this article, I share why I’m so passionate about supporting both sides of the horse–human relationship.

Harmonious Horsemanship Wins a Winnie Award at the Equus Film & Arts Festival 2025

By Sue Palmer on November 25, 2025

Harmonious Horsemanship, the book I co-authored with Dr Sue Dyson, has been named a Winnie Winner at the Equus Film and Arts Festival 2025. This award recognises our shared mission to help riders understand the subtle signs of pain and build a more compassionate, harmonious partnership with their horses.

Healthy Humans, Happy Horses: A Journey of Harmony and Well-Being

By Sue Palmer on October 18, 2025

Discover how Sue Palmer combines physiotherapy, education, and compassion to support harmony between horse and human — through online learning, equine care, and hands-on treatment.

A Safe Space to Heal: The Heart Behind My Human Physiotherapy Work

By Sue Palmer on October 18, 2025

Physiotherapy isn’t just about easing pain—it’s about helping you feel at ease in your body again. Sue Palmer, The Horse Physio, shares how her evidence-informed, hands-on approach helps clients move freely, breathe deeply, and find balance in everyday life.

Early Detection of Osteoarthritis: Are We Measuring What Matters?

By Sue Palmer on October 8, 2025

Scientific advances now allow osteoarthritis in horses to be detected at a molecular level — but what does that really mean for comfort and performance? Sue Palmer, The Horse Physio, reflects on whether early detection through proteomics is enough, or whether true insight lies in recognising the subtle signs of pain through behaviour, touch, and connection.

I Hear and I Forget… Until I Do It Myself

By Sue Palmer on August 16, 2025

Hearing advice and watching others can take us part of the way, but true understanding comes when we do it ourselves. In horsemanship and horse care, hands-on experience transforms knowledge into skill — and massage is a powerful way to connect with your horse and support his well-being.

The Mindful Equestrian — Recipes for a Deeper Connection with Your Horse

By Sue Palmer on August 16, 2025

In The Mindful Equestrian: Recipes for Balance, Connection and Well-Being, Sandra Williams invites us to slow down and reconnect with our horses through 18 simple, mindful groundwork exercises. With a unique ‘recipe’ format, authentic video clips, and a foundation in Intelligent Horsemanship, this book offers a thoughtful, practical path to deeper trust and connection.

The Power of Language – Why Words Matter in Life and with Horses

By Sue Palmer on August 16, 2025

Words are powerful. They don’t just communicate—they shape how we feel, heal, and connect. Research from Carnegie Mellon University shows that naming emotions activates the brain’s regulation centres, improving mental health and resilience. The same is true in our relationships with horses: every flick of an ear or swish of a tail is a form of language, telling us something vital. When we learn to listen—whether to ourselves, our children, or our horses—we create harmony, connection, and the possibility of healing.

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