Osteopathy for horses
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Whether you have a horse for general riding, hunting, show jumping, eventing, dressage, playing polo or is retired, all can benefit from osteopathic treatment for their well-being.
There are many conditions horses are treated for. Here is a list of a few of them:
- Reduced performance
- Gait changes-lameness/resistance to work/preferring a certain rein
- Behavioral Changes- rearing/bucking/head shaking/refusing to jump
- Sprains & Strains
- Injuries-falls & slips
- Difficulties too maintain condition.
Rider’s position has a huge influence on the horse & its movement. Thus rider’s injuries/tightness/posture can be causing the noticeable problems in the horse.
Your horse is fully examined, a diagnosis reached & treated. Some horses are referred by their vets. Owners are often given rehabilitation exercises to be done at home, along with massage & stretching. Referral to White Horse Herbals can be part of the rehabilitation program. It has many uses to help a horse (or dog) recovery from an injury, as well as general being.
Saddle fit
The correct saddle is vital for the horse’s spine & bio mechanics. Poorly fitted saddles can create or compound existing problems.