Equine Assessment and Treatment

Please expect a timeframe of around 2 hours for your horse’s initial assessment. I start by looking at the horse statically, this involves looking at his conformation and muscle balance to identify potential issues. I then ask to look at the horse dynamically (while moving); if appropriate, I will ask to see him walking, trotting, turning in circles, and backing up (all in-hand). Lunging and ridden assessments may sometimes be appropriate, as well as neurological testing. When the horse is moving, I am looking at how he carries himself and the way his legs move, as well as identifying any lameness and potential issues. After this, I will assess the horse’s different tissue states by palpation, as well as identifying any pain or muscular spasm in the musculoskeletal system. The assessment finishes by testing his joint ranges of motion. I use all this information gathered to tailor his treatment to his specific problems and areas that could be improved.

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For follow-up appointments please expect a timeframe of 1½ hours depending on the individual. In follow-up appointments I will do a similar but briefer assessment to identify changes and improvements following the initial treatment.