Back people in Devon

[jhoward]

Hi all, im wanting to get my chaps back checked out but am struggling with finding anybody in my area, and recommendations would be fab!! ...... thanks

 

[kerilli]

the best chiropractor i've ever found is in devon, PM me if you want. she's an absolute genius.

 

[wizoz]

We have Gillian who works for Claire McDonald. She is really good. Can find the number if you like?

 

[jhoward]

yes please wizoz, ...never used one before but just want hes back checked as i know he had a problem a few years ago, and carries he entire neck and head to the left at times (yes im schooling him, no he dosnt carry hes tail in a funny way, ) but out hacking in trot at times u almost need 2 hands on the left rein!

 

[wizoz]

Will PM you

 

[jhoward]

thanks all!!! if you all use other forums dont be offended, am trying to get as many ames and recommendations, i dont want to use the 1st person that comes along!!

 

[dixie]

Can recommend Claire McDonald too.

 

[MissDeMeena]

Agree with Kerilli.. the best phisio in the world (no joke) lives in devon.. but she is a bit like marmite, some people love her, some people hate her!!
I worship the ground she treds on to the point that when she pops her clogs, i feel the equestrian world will be at a great loss.!!

I wonder if we're talking about the same person Kerilli??

 

[Sags_Deer]

let me guess mary bromily!!

 

[jhoward]

my horse wont mind some one loud as long as shes good and knows what shes talking about she gets my approval!

 

[MissDeMeena]

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let me guess Mary Bromily!!

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Spot on.. and yes, her 'people skills' leave a little to be desired.. although i've never had a problem with her, probably cos i agree with everything she says haha

I would describe her as someone who "wouldn't suffer fools gladly".. if you know what i mean..

But sod her people skills.. its the horse she's looking at!! i think some people don't like her, cos she tells them things they don't want to hear..

 

[Sags_Deer]

yup agree totally with you. she will be a loss to the horse world when no longer here, her books are great.
lmao!!!! - people skills.

 

[jhoward]

well im hoping someone can confirm if my horse has an issue or not thats the important thing... (so i better not dress horse up in pink heheh) you are all scaring me but think i shall give her a call!! will mention she comes highly recommended (but miss out wonder person knows her job, but hide in the barn when she arrives!.... ok on a diff note how do these people go about examing the horse, i know mine has twisited his back once (when being taught to jump) in hand he moves straight, but ridden with have the neck carriage thing, and not engaging very well behind. do they ask you to ride or just use hands?

 

[MissDeMeena]

The other thing you need to know about MB.. is she often wont come out unless you get the vet to refer her to you.. not a problem, more of a hassle.

 

[jhoward]

how on earth do u do that,... vet would say nothing wrong with horses back???

 

[lizzieuk1]

tis right though legally no one cn treat a horse without a vets approval/referral, just call your vet say you think his backs a bit dicky and pls could they refer/approve her to come and take a look.

 

[MissDeMeena]

The way to get around it with her is.. to say that you think there's nothing wrong with the horse, but that you'd just like her to take a look at it anyway..

 

[jhoward]

shall take that on board... do i need to call her first or the vet?

 

[lizzieuk1]

well if you call her then she should tell you to cll the vet if she thinks it necessary, after all its her reponsibility not yours

 

[Santa_Claus]

another recommendation for clare and gillian here.

 

[henryhorn]

We use Sarah Hederley, she's a McTimoney practitioner and to date has helped the horses, the dog and Phil after his broken heel!
She was recommended by our dressage trainer and I have to say she knows her stuff.
My vet recommends mary B but I have heard it is near impossible to get her as she is in such demand. (I think she is the GB team Olympic back person isn't she?(
Wouldn't put me off if she is direct, her reputation is ace..

 

[jhoward]

will give mary b a try, id like him checked over asap but think it can wait, the vet has had a feel all over neck back ect, its just one of thoose niggling things id like to know wasnt related to injury or pain, before i try to correct it! o and start jumping him!