Fysio, osteopathie, bodywork en revalidatie — houd ze gezond en goed in beweging.
Helen Gilbert is an equine and canine massage therapist based at Bere Regis, Dorset. She offers equine massage, myofascial release, cranial therapy, mobilisation, red light therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, K-taping and reiki. She holds a diploma in equine and canine massage.
Sandy Goard is an animal physiotherapist based in Sixpenny Handley, covering Dorset, the New Forest, South Wiltshire, West Hampshire and East Somerset. She treats horses, dogs and cats and also offers canine hydrotherapy. She is a member of IRVAP and RAMP and has practised for 12 years.
MFVetPhysio is the veterinary physiotherapy practice of Megan Finch, a RAMP-registered physiotherapist. She treats horses and small animals, with initial and repeat appointments and exercise and rehabilitation plans. She also holds a canine hydrotherapy qualification.
Hampshire Canine and Equine Massage Therapy is a mobile massage service for dogs and horses. The therapist is qualified in canine and equine Merishia massage. Treatments include massage, stress point release, stretches and phototherapy. Horses are treated at their own yard.
ATChiropractic is run by Amy Tappenden, a registered human and animal chiropractor. She treats horses and dogs across East Dorset, the New Forest, Southampton and Salisbury. Horse consultations and follow-up treatments are priced on her site. She trained in animal chiropractic with the IAVC.
Gallop Equine Reiki is run by Pete Gallop, a Reiki master and teacher based near Taunton. He gives Reiki treatments to horses at their yards, for injuries, long-term conditions and anxious horses. Treatment packages and day rates for yards are offered. Reiki is also available for owners and other animals.
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary is a horse welfare charity near Newton Abbot, Devon. It cares for hundreds of rescued horses and ponies and rehomes them. It runs welfare outreach and therapeutic equine-assisted programmes for children, young people and adults.
Hands On Animal Physiotherapy is a mobile veterinary physiotherapy service run by Alys Cooper around Box, Wiltshire. It treats large and small animals, including horses and dogs. Treatments include massage, mobilisations, electrotherapy and remedial exercises. Veterinary referral is required before treatment.
Animal Rehab Partners provides mobile canine, feline and equine physiotherapy across Dorset, South Wiltshire and surrounding areas. It is led by animal physiotherapists Rebecca Wyatt and Claire Johnston. It also offers mounted rider assessments.
The Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Exeter Group provides free riding for children with disabilities in and around Exeter. Formed in 1966 at Powderham Castle, it is one of the longest-running RDA groups in the UK. Weekly sessions are run by volunteers.
East Devon Riding for the Disabled is a volunteer-run RDA group for children and adults with disabilities around Exeter and East Devon. Its riding sessions offer therapeutic exercise with horses. Sessions take place at Hitts Barton Equestrian Centre, Clyst St Lawrence.
ATHENA is the training and education brand of the Athena Herd Foundation. It runs accredited equine-assisted services and equine-facilitated training courses for practitioners, built around its own herd of horses. It also keeps a register of accredited practitioners.
LMT Equine is a single-vet equine practice covering Kent and East Sussex. It offers orthopaedic services, chiropractic and acupuncture for horses and donkeys, with portable digital x-ray and ultrasound. It also carries out 2- and 5-stage pre-purchase vettings and routine work by arrangement.
Good Life Animal Physiotherapy is a mobile veterinary physiotherapy service in the South East of England run by a chartered physiotherapist. It treats horses for problems such as back pain, lameness, poor performance and post-surgery rehabilitation, and also treats dogs and cats. Treatments include manipulation, soft tissue work, exercise programmes and electrotherapy.
Robert Brissenden is a qualified equine dental technician and BAEDT member. He looks after the teeth of horses and ponies across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Treatments are recorded on a dental chart sent to owners after each visit.
Hilary Ellis is an animal communicator and healer based near Horsham, West Sussex. She offers animal energy healing and communication sessions at clients' homes and stables. A dedicated horse and rider package combines healing, communication and equine support. Distant healing sessions are also available.
New Moon is a track livery on the outskirts of Longleat. It also offers working rehabilitation for horses with behavioural or physical issues, such as laminitis, EMS, tendon issues and kissing spine. The approach covers diet, straightness training and core conditioning, and Sara on site is an Emmett practitioner.
Happy Hoofers runs equine assisted learning at Tor View Farm. Students develop life skills and emotional wellbeing through courses with horses. The farm also runs a Farmyard Friends club and farm tours. Sessions are led by a former primary school teacher.
Townsend Farm near Priddy in the Mendip Hills offers holistic livery run by Jo Simmons. Horses live in a herd with loose sheds, a track system and ad-lib hay, and only barefoot horses are accepted. The farm is also home to The Whispering Horses, which runs horse-based self-discovery and retreat days.
Somerset Equine Water Treadmill and Rehabilitation at Burtle near Bridgwater offers rehabilitation and fitness training for horses. Services include water treadmill therapy, salt therapy and customised recovery plans after injury or surgery. It works with horses of all disciplines.
Chloe Smith offers human and equine Bowen therapy and hypnotherapy in Somerset. She also trains and coaches riders and horses, ridden and in hand. Coaching takes place at her 20x60m arena or at clients' yards. The arena is available for private hire.
Jo Heuff is a qualified McTimoney animal therapist based near North Curry, Taunton, covering the South West of England. She specialises in horses and dogs, treating everything from happy hackers to dressage horses, eventers and racehorses. McTimoney manipulation is a gentle, non-invasive therapy.
Rainbow Physiotherapy is run by Laura Aitken, an ACPAT-registered chartered physiotherapist working with humans, horses and dogs. She visits yards to assess horses and plan treatment, from maintenance to injury recovery. She also offers INDIBA radiofrequency treatment for people and horses, covering Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire.
James Rogers is a qualified, insured, registered category 2 equine dental technician based near Exeter and covering the South West. He offers dental check-ups and advanced corrections under sedation. Weekend and evening appointments are available.
