Equine Osteopath covering the Midlands.

[MissMistletoe]

I am looking for recommendations for a good equine Osteopath that covers the South Midalnds.

So far Ive heard of Astwood Osteos.

They need to be kind and patient with youngsters.

Many thanks.

 

[Delta99]

Hi,
I've only used Astwood and found them very good - there's always quite a difference in the horses after they've been treated.

 

[MissMistletoe]

Hi,
I've only used Astwood and found them very good - there's always quite a difference in the horses after they've been treated.

That's good to hear, thankyou.

 

[JanetGeorge]

I am looking for recommendations for a good equine Osteopath that covers the South Midalnds.

Any reason you particularly want an osteopath? I personally won't use any back prationers now other than a qualified equine physiotherapist. And Tim Bradford is absolutely fantastic - cannot speak highly enough of him - he has quite literally saved the lives of several horses for me!! http://www.bradfordsvetphysio.co.uk/index.html

 

[Birker2020]

I can recommend Astwood too.

I can also recommend Gemma Key who is an excellent equine and canine physiotherapist and will travel throughout the Midlands area. She has a lot of vet referrals from leading practices and her details are http://www.gemmakeyvetphysio.com/

I have left a testimonial on her page. I would always consult a physio before a chiro now.

 

[MissMistletoe]

Any reason you particularly want an osteopath? I personally won't use any back prationers now other than a qualified equine physiotherapist. And Tim Bradford is absolutely fantastic - cannot speak highly enough of him - he has quite literally saved the lives of several horses for me!! http://www.bradfordsvetphysio.co.uk/index.html

Thanks for your recommendation, I will take a look at that website.

I was asking about osteopath as that was what my saddle fitter mentioned. However, I am aware that an equine physio would be ideal too. My horse has tight lumbar muscles and needs a treatment that involves techniques that can help stretch these muscle groups.

Thankyou also, Applecart.

 

[Herts05]

There are qualified Equine Osteopaths around (In answer to previous post). Not sure if she is too far South, but would definitely recommend Claire Short.
http://www.horseosteopath.net/

I understand that Rossdales use her for referals

 

[MissMistletoe]

There are qualified Equine Osteopaths around (In answer to previous post). Not sure if she is too far South, but would definitely recommend Claire Short.
http://www.horseosteopath.net/

I understand that Rossdales use her for referals

Thankyou, Ive watched the video on her webiste and she could sort out my twisted hips too!

 

[Delta99]

Thanks for your recommendation, I will take a look at that website.

I was asking about osteopath as that was what my saddle fitter mentioned. However, I am aware that an equine physio would be ideal too. My horse has tight lumbar muscles and needs a treatment that involves techniques that can help stretch these muscle groups.

Thankyou also, Applecart.

Sounds like a physio would be better for you, in my experience, osteos work more in the shoulder area.

Can recommend Tim Bradford also - must mention that he is pretty expensive, though...