EMBODIED EQUINE THERAPY

To help you and your horse/pony get the most from the Physiotherapy and Bodywork session please make sure you follow the guidelines below. This Equine Pre-Visit Checklist is designed to ensure both you and your horse are fully prepared for your appointment:

Appointment confirmation: For new clients please make sure you have provided me with any helpful directions and your mobile number.

Horse/pony history: Have your horse/pony medical history and any recent treatments to hand. A quick rundown will help me understand your horse/pony needs better.

Questions and concerns: Come along with any questions or concerns you might have. This is your chance to ask me about your horse’s wellbeing.

Clean and comfortable environment: Tidy up the stable or the area where the treatment will take place. Make sure it’s clean and free from any distractions or hazards.

Grooming: Make sure your horse/pony is dry, give them a good brush and clean up their hooves. A clean horse/pony makes it a more effective treatment and also helps me to see any physical issues better.

Payment: Needs to be made on the day of the session either by BACs or cash.

Post-treatment care: You will need to give your horse/pony a minimum of 24 to 48 hours off of ridden work post-session, dependent upon the individual horse/pony.

Contraindications: Make sure your horse/pony has no symptoms or injuries which will prevent me from being able to carry out a treatment (please refer to the list below for guidance).

Please do NOT:

• Clip your horse/pony immediately prior to nor following the therapy session.

• Worm or vaccinate your horse/pony prior to nor following the therapy session.

A week before or after treatment should be given for either of the above.

Contraindications

If your horse/pony presents any of the following conditions please ensure your horse/pony is assessed by a veterinarian before making an appointment. Your vet will then need to give permission for Bodywork treatment.

Please note this list is not exhaustive; if in doubt please contact me for advice.

• Nervous disease

• Lameness

• Fever/temperature

• Heat/swelling on any part of the body

• Laboured respiration

• Calcification around joints or soft tissue

• Fungal skin infections e.g. ringworm, rain scald

• Acute viral disease e.g. equine influenza or herpes

• Shock

• Dehydration

• Exhaustion

• Colic

• Any allergies e.g. sweet itch

• Lice / body parasites

• Open wound(s)

• Pregnancy