How can physiotherapy help your horse?
Whether your horse is retired, a leisure horse, a trail horse, or a high-level competitor, its body and needs evolve regardless of age or level of activity. It can sometimes be difficult to know how to adapt to these changing needs so that your horse can feel comfortable and at ease in its body throughout its life.
My role is to support you and your horse, to advise and guide you, whether your horse is in rehabilitation, maintaining fitness, or enjoying a well-deserved retirement.
Every horse is unique, which is why I take the time to listen to your story, understand your horse’s needs, and adapt each session to your goals and your horse’s abilities. My main objective is to help your horse feel good in its body, while supporting you step by step, with trust and kindness.
In which situations is equine physiotherapy suitable for my horse?
Musculoskeletal conditions such as tendinitis, kissing spine, or osteoarthritis
Has your horse been diagnosed by your veterinarian with a musculoskeletal condition such as tendinitis or desmitis, luxating patella, impingement of the spinous processes (kissing spine), osteoarthritis, etc.? Do you feel a bit lost when it comes to rehabilitation and returning to work? Are you worried that your horse might get injured again?
I support you throughout the entire rehabilitation process, guiding you and providing you with the tools you need to help your horse regain fitness and confidence.
Horses showing lameness, stiffness, behavioral changes under saddle, difficulty bending, refusals at jumps, etc.
Is your horse showing lameness, stiffness, behavioral changes under saddle, difficulty bending, refusals at jumps, etc., and you don’t understand why? A change in behavior or discomfort, whether during work or at rest, is never normal, and you are right to question it. It is essential to understand the reason behind this change. I will support you as best as possible, working alongside your veterinarian, to help your horse regain comfort and to find solutions adapted to its needs.
Senior horses
Is your horse getting older and starting to show signs of stiffness or loss of muscle tone? Would you like your horse to age while maintaining a good quality of life? Equine physiotherapy can be very helpful in relieving age-related stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and in preserving joint and muscular comfort. Through various simple exercises, we can help our senior horses maintain their musculature and feel more comfortable in their bodies.
For preventative care
You would like to consult an equine physiotherapist as a preventive measure to ensure your horse is doing well, or simply to be supported in its muscle strengthening? You are absolutely right. Equine physiotherapy is not only used in cases of injury. It also plays an essential preventive role, aiming to strengthen the body before problems appear. Regular follow-up helps detect tension or compensatory patterns before they become problematic, work on muscular imbalances, and improve your horse’s posture.
What happens during an equine physiotherapy session?
During the sessions, I place great importance on strengthening exercises. Although I use manual therapy techniques such as massage and stretching, which can help reduce pain and improve movement in the short term, lasting changes come from implementing targeted exercises in order to achieve long-term results. Even though I would love to work miracles in a single session, I unfortunately don’t have a magic wand, and your involvement is essential if we want to achieve lasting results.
During the session, we look together at which exercises are best suited to your horse’s needs, while also taking into account your availability and the equipment you have at your disposal. My goal is for you to become confident and independent in practicing the exercises between sessions. You are an active part of your horse’s rehabilitation.
How much does an equine physiotherapy session cost?
The fee is CHF 160 per equine physiotherapy session.
Please note that payment is required no later than 72 hours in advance to confirm your appointment.
For horses requiring very regular follow-up, package options can be arranged according to your needs. We can discuss this during the initial session to best tailor the plan to your horse’s needs.
What is your travel area for equine physiotherapy sessions?
I travel throughout the entire canton of Geneva and to parts of the canton of Vaud, between the Geneva cantonal border, Nyon, and Rolle.
For travel outside this area, please feel free to contact me so we can review the options together.