Blog - Page 11 - The Horse Physio - Sue Palmer

Archives

Hilary and Max: January

By Sue Palmer on March 13, 2021

A Guest Blog by Hilary Moses This was the month that Max and I had been looking forward to massively. At last his rehab allowed us to trot. We were up to 45 minutes of walking every other day and you really can't get very far in 45 minutes at walk. The routes were all […]

12.3.2021 How to... Box Rest: Chapter 7

By Sue Palmer on March 12, 2021

Physical Therapy I’m a Chartered Physiotherapist, of course I’m going to recommend physio for a horse on box rest! Being serious though, I struggle to understand why someone would say that their horse doesn’t need treatment when he’s on box rest, unless they’re managing to do all the grooming, mobilisation and walking out exercise suggested […]

11.3.2021 Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind?

By Sue Palmer on March 11, 2021

“Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates. At the first gate, ask yourself "Is it true?". At the second gate ask "Is it necessary?". At the third gate ask "Is it Kind?"” Normally I would attribute a quote to it’s original source, but in this case, I haven’t been able to find […]

What is the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy?

By Sue Palmer on March 10, 2021

I heard recently that "If you do meaningful work you enjoy, with people you love, then truly you have won the lottery." I feel very lucky to do meaningful work that I enjoy, with people and horses I love. The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy has played a large part in enabling me […]

9.3.2021 How to... Box Rest: Chapter 6

By Sue Palmer on March 9, 2021

Massage and Grooming When I was growing up, ‘strapping’ was something we learned in Pony Club from a very early age. Often I explain to clients that in the ‘olden days’ the grooms would strap the horses for 45 minutes to an hour every day. This meant that a) the horses effectively got a massage […]

8.3.2021 Rescue to Driving: Journey of a Shetland Pony

By Sue Palmer on March 8, 2021

“Well, if you won’t take him, he’s going to the factory next week”. So was my introduction to a 2yo Shetland, penned in a corner of a cowshed by 2 gates for 18 months. He’d never had a hand on him, other than the odd whack on the backside to usher him from one space […]

7.3.2021 The Equestrian Business Awards

By Sue Palmer on March 7, 2021

Who supports you and your horse to be the best you can? Is there someone who makes a difference? Who helps you get better scores, or helps your horse stay sound, or makes sure you work well together? How about recognising these people through nominating them for an award? The information on the website www.equestrianbusinessawards.co.uk […]

6.3.2021 How to... Box Rest: Chapter 5

By Sue Palmer on March 6, 2021

Ad Lib Forage Many are concerned about the possibility of gastric ulcers for the horse on box rest. Studies suggest that as many as half of leisure horses have gastric ulcers, although not all of these will show recognised symptoms. It is of course often difficult to judge whether a horse is showing symptoms of […]

Bravery in British Horse Riders

By Sue Palmer on March 5, 2021

Dr Rosie Jones-McVey is one of my heroes. Her kindness, sense of fun, and love for life, are an inspiration. Somehow, Intelligent Horsemanship have persuaded Rosie to give a webinar! It's on Thursday 8th March at 1pm. Free for members of the Intelligent Horsemanship Association, or £7.50 for non-members. Register for your place through the […]

Introducing Hilary and Max

By Sue Palmer on March 4, 2021

A Guest Blog by Hilary Moses My name is Hilary and I own the most wonderful horse. His name is Friday Feeling, aka Max. He is a 16.1 IDxTB sport horse and I've owned him since he was 5. He's now 13. My criteria for buying him was to find a horse with a good […]

« Previous 1 … 9 10 11 12 Next »