how to choose who to look at horse's back

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i have been very fortunate and never previously had to think about who would look at my horse's back should it be necessary. but now I do and I am confused. He seems a little reluctant, short and choppy in stride, dropped a little on one quarter.

Having looked at posts on here it seems Mc Timoney is quite popular, but I have had it on myself and not found it effective... so not sure if that's way to go.
I have a very good equine vet, so that an option, or I know there are others classed as manipulators or physios, but how do you know what is the right route...?
If anyone local has any recomendations or thoughts on options, would be glad to know. pm if prefer


took so long to write this, Ziggy has posted similar question below....sorry
 
Personally I only use physio (used osteo once, didn't hate it but preferred physio).

Your best bet is to call your vet for a recommendation. Whoever you choose should call your vet for permission first. If they don't, that would ring alarm bells for me. IME, McTimoney's don't... I don't have time for anyone claiming they can manipulate horse's bones.
 
Mctimoneys don't actually manipulate the bone they manipulate the tissue or muscle around the bone
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2nd the physio recomendation.

chartered equine so fully qualified, they have to qualify on humans first before relearning the trade on horses.

Be very careful there are a lot of cowboys as far as horses and backs are concerned!
 
Hmm, had a McTimoney practitioner out to my horse last week and to be honest found it a waste of money. My first suggestion would be to get your saddle looked at first as I can guarantee you, that will be suggested by whoever see's your horse. I personally dont put much faith into the ' one off back specialists' who come out and do a little bit of this and a little bit of that, charge you silly money and tell you your horse will be fine after a week of straight line work!

If your horse has a problem, it will take more than one visit to put him right and I would speak to your vet to get either a recommended chiropractor or a visit from the vet it'self.
 
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2nd the physio recomendation.

chartered equine so fully qualified, they have to qualify on humans first before relearning the trade on horses.

Be very careful there are a lot of cowboys as far as horses and backs are concerned!

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so do Mctimoneys, but they have to do an extra year now (3) on top of the years they do with humans to qualify doing horses
 
I chose mine from personal recommendation. I've used the same person now for about 7 years & she comes every 6 months to check my horses over for maintenance. Should there be a problem in between visits then I call her out. As far as I'm aware she isn't McTimoney, but she's very good & the horses go well after one of her visits.

Additionally she only charges for what she has to do. If she checks them over & they are fine she charges one price, if she needs to work on them then the price is a little more.
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I would also go for a physio. I would ask your vet whether they have anyone attached to the practice, or anyone they would usually refer to, and give them a try.
 
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Mctimoneys don't actually manipulate the bone they manipulate the tissue or muscle around the bone
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In which case the one I used needs to stop telling me she manipulates the bone as it isn't good for her credibility!
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