Fysio, osteopathie, bodywork en revalidatie — houd ze gezond en goed in beweging.
Noémie Piecq provides manual massage for horses and dogs, aimed at comfort, well-being and sports support. Horse sessions include a preparation massage before a competition and a recovery massage after effort. Algae wraps using Kelpy products can be added to the massages. The practitioner trained with Equiphysio and is accredited as a FEI Permitted Equine Therapist.
Ferme équestre de Poifond is a riding farm on about 13 hectares of pasture near Varzy in the Nièvre. It offers horse boarding with the option of working the horses on foot or under saddle. Riding services include private and group lessons, rides and hacks for beginners to advanced riders, and holiday courses. The farm also works with people with disabilities and offers horse-assisted sessions run by qualified staff.
James Picton offers equine chiropractic, osteopathy and acupuncture for horses. The practice is a horse-focused service rather than a general clinic. He reports extensive horse experience gained while working with equine chiropractors and osteopaths. Visits are arranged by appointment across the Southern Highlands, Goulburn, Canberra, Yass, Cooma/Jindabyne and South West Sydney, when restrictions allow.
La P'tite Chevauchée is an equestrian yard in Draché, near Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine, in Indre-et-Loire. It offers riding outings in the countryside, classic riding sessions, and equine mediation sessions for people. It also provides boarding for horses, including retired competition horses and horses that need adapted work. The yard works at each horse's own pace, with much of the time spent outdoors.
Equine Assisted Healing offers equine assisted therapy and equine assisted learning sessions for people, based near Ballarat and Smythesdale in Victoria. Sessions are non-room based and involve safe experiences with horses, who act as co-facilitators in the therapeutic process. The practitioner is certified with the Equine Psychotherapy Institute and has training in trauma-informed equine assisted therapy. The sessions aim to support personal development, mental health and well-being.
Stéphanie Gallou is an educator and practitioner in equine mediation based near Angers, France. She offers equine-assisted therapy sessions in which a horse or pony acts as a relational and physical mediator between the person and the practitioner. The sessions are aimed at therapeutic, educational and social goals and are open to a wide range of people, from young children to older adults. Individual sessions, parent-child sessions and collective sessions on quote are offered, with the horses prepared for each session.
The Association A Quatre Temps offers horse riding lessons for all levels, from beginners to galloping, for riders aged 7 to 99. It runs equine mediation sessions with horses for adults and children, individually or in groups of up to four, including for people with difficulties, disabilities or behavioural issues. The association also offers carriage rides and pony activities, and organises events. Its base is at Charlie la Pomme in the Mesnil-en-Vallée area.
EquiPartner offers equine massage for horses, aimed at physical comfort, relaxation and recovery. Sessions are individualised and include options such as hot stone massage and stretching. The practitioner works alongside the horse's veterinarian and treats sport and leisure horses of all ages. Single sessions and multi-session packs are offered, with mileage charged beyond 20 km.
Ecrin Sauvage is an owners' horse stable in Couffé, Loire-Atlantique, run by Véronique and her husband since 2008. It offers field (pré) and box livery for horses. Riding lessons, individual or group, are available for riders. The stable also runs team building and equicoaching sessions in which people work with horses on the ground, with no prior riding knowledge needed.
Equi-être offers horse-assisted coaching and personal development work. Services include parental support with horses and individual workshops for personal development. The business also runs training for professionals in care and support roles, and corporate equicoaching for team leadership and emotional intelligence. The approach is based on the idea that horses mirror relational and social behaviour.
Balanced Equine Performance offers veterinary chiropractic and acupuncture for performance and pleasure horses. Dr Ann Maastricht, an equine veterinarian, provides a mobile service in the Kilmore area of Victoria. The practice also offers horse breaking and performance training, with Tony Haines focusing on difficult horses. Hoof care and rehabilitation advice is available, although the site notes that training is currently paused.
Equicare Sports Therapy is an equine bodywork practice run by owner Emma Henshall. It offers equine sports massage, PEMF therapy and equine myofascial release therapy for performance and rehabilitating horses. The practice works alongside veterinarians, physiotherapists and chiropractors to build a treatment plan for each horse. The business is based in Adelaide, South Australia.
Equine Body Therapy (EBT) offers a remedial therapy for horses aimed at muscle strength and suppleness, joint mobility, circulation and pain relief. Treatments are based on the EBT START (Soft Tissue Assessment and Response Testing) program, which begins with an overall assessment of the whole horse, including hoof balance. The business also runs training courses for practitioners and horse owners who want to apply this approach. Clinics are held at Springmount in Victoria, near Creswick.
Les Petits Sabots Bienveillants offers Pédagogie équine, an equine-based learning method in which people work alongside horses and ponies. Participants learn the animals' language, behaviour and needs, and how to communicate with them gently and politely. The method is not horse riding instruction, and the horses and ponies are not ridden. Sessions are by appointment only, and the business offers an introductory workshop (Atelier découverte) open to everyone.
Heart of the Herd offers one-on-one equine-assisted coaching sessions in rural Saskatchewan, led by coach Jodi Erickson. Sessions follow the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method, in which the horse acts as an active partner with the coach in the client's exploratory process. The work focuses on self-awareness, healing from trauma and grief, relationships and personal empowerment. No prior horse experience is needed to take part. The business describes its service as coaching rather than therapy.
Empower Equine offers Equi-Bow, a gentle bodywork technique for horses that combines Bowen, myofascial release, Feldenkrais and craniosacral therapy. Sessions are provided at barns across Alberta, with travel included within 50 km of Redwater or Calgary. The business also runs a training program specialising in colt starting, refresher work and behavioural problems for horses. A stud fee service is offered for breeding, with a mare care fee charged for stays over seven days.
Marianne Disipio offers equine-assisted support services for adults, teens, and children. Her sessions are professionally guided horse-assisted experiences that combine supportive guidance with practices for addressing challenges. She specializes in supporting mothers of children with special needs and in strengthening social-emotional skills in neurodiverse children. She also provides recreational and focus groups for community-based programs for teens and adults.
The Sage Mustang runs horse-based programs for personal growth, teamwork and leadership development. Its herd is made up of previously untouched wild mustangs that act as the teachers in its sessions. Programs include Horse Powered Reading, which helps young readers build reading skills by interacting with the horses without riding, as well as Personal Development and Leadership Development programs. Services are also offered to schools, teams and wellness organizations. The business is based in Rocky View County, north of Calgary, Alberta.
Village Equine is an equine bodywork practice run by Dania, an equine therapist and bodyworker. Services begin with an in-depth initial appointment that includes gait analysis, saddle fit checks, and mobility assessment, followed by bodywork such as massage, acupressure, and spinal mobilization. Treatment may also include red light therapy, intrasound vibration therapy, and kinesiotaping. Follow-up appointments combine assessment and bodywork, and include stretching and care routines for the owner to continue at home. Services are offered to horses in central and southern Alberta, with travel fees applying.
Nourish Psychological Services is a counselling practice offering therapy for individuals, children, adolescents, and families. Sessions are available in the office, virtually, or as walk-and-talk, play-based, or nature-based options. Some therapists offer equine-assisted sessions in which clients work with horses in a natural setting. The practice also runs Equine Connecting Workshops for couples, children and parents, colleagues, and friends.
New West Equine Services offers equine bodywork for horses of any level, age, or discipline. The bodywork uses systematic, rhythmic manipulation of the tissue, similar to traditional massage, with myofascial, active release, and stretching techniques added. Sessions begin with a static and dynamic observation of the horse, followed by the bodywork and owner homework. The practitioner works alongside vets, farriers, and other therapists as part of the horse's wellness program.
Bow Valley Equine Adaptive is a community program that offers horsemanship and therapeutic riding for individuals with physical, intellectual, and emotional challenges. The program runs sessions each spring, summer, and fall, and has been run at Camp Chief Hector YMCA since 2000. Participants are supported through the bond between riders and horses, with benefits described for physical therapy, muscle strengthening, and emotional well-being. Volunteers and community partners support the program, and the organisation was rebranded from Rundle Riders in 2024.
Equine Soul Talk offers equine facilitated coaching and experiential learning programs for personal growth. Sessions combine nature and horses to support awareness, balance and connection between mind, body, emotions and spirit. The business runs women's retreats, workshops and individual Healing With Horse sessions. Maggie Wilkins-Klammer, a registered nurse and certified equine facilitated learning coach, leads the programs with a team of facilitators.
Alexis Lion is an animal osteopath working across Hauts-de-France, Normandie and Bourgogne. Animal osteopathy is a manual practice that aims to prevent, diagnose and treat mobility dysfunctions in animals. The practice works mainly on sport and racing horses, across all disciplines. Other animals treated include cattle, goats, sheep, dogs and cats. Reduced rates are offered when several animals are treated in one visit.
