Equine Therapy

Biting, kicking, tail swishing, ears back, moving away, snatching legs, not standing to be mounted, suddenly not wanting to be caught, breaking gait, cross firing, not picking up the correct lead, knocking poles, hollow, on the forehand, bucking, stopping, 'lazy' or rushing, snatching reins, tail to one side, leaning on one rein.

If your vet can't find a problem and you've done all other checks then its time to try complementary therapy. 

Behaviour is communication and should not be ignored.

• Get your saddle checked REGULARLY by a reputable saddler, horses quickly change shape throughout the year which will affect how your saddle fits. Sometimes you will need to try different professionals to find one that suits your horse.

• Dental visits, preferably by a neuromuscular dentist or specialist vet at least once a year.

• Bridle fit - A poorly fitting bridle will affect your horses movement. Just because a bridle is marketed as ergonomic etc. does not guarantee that it will fit your horse well.

• Rug fit - ill fitting rugs will restrict movement, rub and damage fascia and potentially cause damage to the neck where the rug sits in front of the wither. loose hanging straps run the risk of a leg getting hung up and causing panic/injury. 

• Avoid long trim cycles. the longer between farrier/trimmer visits the more overgrown and distorted the feet will get towards the end of the cycle.

Get regular maintenance treatments to improve performance and reduce injury risk and also flag up any potential problems.

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Do regular groundwork, lungeing. long reining, and especially classical schooling/straightness training to promote self carriage and engaging the hind end without the weight of  a rider.

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Go hiking up and down hills, on varied terrain and bond with your horse whilst improving proprioception and strength.

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Do your homework! The exercises I teach you should be done regularly with your horse to have the greatest effect.