Penny Gunter, Equine Sports Therapy - Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and South Wales.
...Vinney arrived in a poor condition with a weak back... Penny gave us some lunging lessons where she put together a programme to help build his strength and fitness...Martin Britton, Woodspring Riding Club
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When to Seek Help
All horses whether they are top-level competitors or leisure horses, are prone to injury at some point. Most owners will recognise when their horse is in pain or showing signs of distress. As a general guide treatment should be considered if any of the following signs are observed:
- Asymmetry, i.e. stiffness on one rein, disunited canter
- Sore / cold backs
- Unlevelness, irregular action
- Unexplained resistances i.e. napping, rearing, refusing, bucking
- Uneven muscle development
- Lameness after a fall / accident where alternative causes have been ruled out
- Uncharacteristic changes in behaviour, performance or temperament
- Compensatory back pain secondary to another injury such as lower limb lameness
- Back pain arising from saddlery, dental or farriery problems
“No athlete should have to wait to be hurt before getting help” ….and this includes horsesJack Meagher, Sports Therapist
The best protection you can have is prevention. The majority of strain injuries are cumulative in nature, and so the majority of injuries are preventable. Regular treatment sessions can prevent minor injuries becoming major problems, which then may lead to time off work for your horse.
