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15.12.2022 Jan and Rebel (Rule 32)

By Sue Palmer on December 15, 2022
A Guest Blog By Jan Daley You can listen to this short clip here, and find The Horse Physio on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Please like and subscribe on the channels you enjoy most, and also take a minute to sign up to my newsletter. Spring has arrived! Everything’s growing, birds are singing, the sun […]
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14.12.2022 If You’d Kept Your Mouth Shut…

By Sue Palmer on December 14, 2022
“Si tacuisses, philosophus mansisses” is a quote often attributed to the Latin philosopher Boethius of the late fifth and early sixth centuries. As literally as possible, it means “If you had been silent, you would have remained a philosopher”. Less literally, it’s generally used as “If you’d kept your mouth shut, I might have thought […]
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What is the role of close spinous processes, so-called ‘kissing spines’ in horses? A guest blog by Dr Sue Dyson

By Sue Palmer on December 13, 2022
There are many misconceptions in the equine world, one of which surrounds horses that behave normally in hand and on the lunge but perform sub-optimally when ridden or behave ‘badly’ – and sometimes get labelled as naughty horses. If thought is given that an underlying cause may be pain, there is often an assumption that because this behaviour is only seen when ridden and since the change is a rider sitting on the horse’s back it must reflect primary back pain.
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12.12.202 Survey Respondents Needed

By Sue Palmer on December 12, 2022
Survey respondents needed: “Understanding the management, ownership, population and welfare of horses, ponies, donkeys and their hybrids across England and Wales” This research project has been commissioned to find out more about the use and care of horses across England and Wales. Specifically, we are interested in the supply and demand for horses in these […]
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Can hindlimb proximal suspensory desmopathy be treated surgically and a horse continue to compete?

By Sue Palmer on December 11, 2022
Proximal suspensory desmopathy, the technical term for injury to the top of the suspensory ligament, is a common cause of hindlimb lameness or poor performance in horses from all equestrian sports, including general purpose horses. The most successful long-term treatment is a surgical procedure
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11.12.2022 In A Jam

By Sue Palmer on December 11, 2022
How do you feel when you’re stuck in a traffic jam? What do you do with your time? You can listen to this short clip on YouTube at The Horse Physio, and read it on my blog at www.thehorsephysio.co.uk. Please like and subscribe on the channels you enjoy most. I spend a lot of time […]
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10.12.2022 Should I operate if my horse has kissing spine?

By Sue Palmer on December 10, 2022
I am sharing an in-depth blog on this subject on 13th December 2022 at www.thehorsephysio.co.uk, so for more detailed information, put that date in your diary. But because it’s a question that I come across so often, and a subject that I am so passionate about, I thought I would share one simple piece of […]
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9.12.2022 An Excerpt From The Book ‘Horse Massage For Horse Owners’ by Sue Palmer

By Sue Palmer on December 9, 2022
Effleurage You can listen to this short clip on YouTube at The Horse Physio, and read it on my blog at www.thehorsephysio.co.uk. Please like and subscribe on the channels you enjoy most. I hope you’ve enjoyed this short clip. Please take a moment to like and subscribe to The Horse Physio your favourite social media, […]
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7.12.2022 Be Gentle

By Sue Palmer on December 7, 2022
“Let tenderness pour from your eyes, the way sun gazes warmly on earth” Hafiz, on Daily Calm on the Calm meditation app You can listen to this short clip on YouTube at The Horse Physio, and read it on my blog at www.thehorsephysio.co.uk. Please like and subscribe on the channels you enjoy most. I don’t […]
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4.12.2022 Making the most of travelling time

By Sue Palmer on December 4, 2022
I spend much of my time in the car listening to audiobooks and podcasts. Lots of opportunity for learning! At the moment, my main subject is learning about independent publishing. In particular, I’m listening to the Self Publishing Advice podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors, recommended to me by my friend Lucy. I took […]
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