Assess, treat, reassess and create new goals - what any physio session looks like, just this time on a horse! Sometimes I will work on weight being equal in the saddle initially, other times, like this, I will address trunk position. It’s working out where the assymetry is coming from and then going from there- more experienced riders will have more compensations than novices as they’ve learnt to adapt their body to get the result they want. Now open for bookings in February @Racewood HQ, Tarpor

This is a technique that you can use on your own horse to help release muscle spasm. Muscle spasm causes soreness and tightness, leading to reduced performance, bad behaviour, and an increased risk of injury. This technique is technically known as 'ischemic compression' and is used to treat 'trigger points'. Press your fingers into your horses back muscle, above the rib cage, and slowly move your fingers towards the spine, maintaining the pressure at all times. Ideally, you'll be applying about

😊 One of the best parts of being an equine physio is seeing a horse truly relax. You start the session with a tense, fidgety body… and by the end, they’re soft-eyed, heavy-headed, and half-asleep 😴 It never gets old 😁 #equinephysio #sleepyhorse | Pegasus Physiotherapy