MaNDY69
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Hi I'm looking for a good horse back person In Southampton so if anyone has any recommendations for one that would be great thanks
Looking for a horse back person
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Shay
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I'm not sure if he would travel as far as you but worth an ask - Alvaro Fernandez https://www.facebook.com/AlvaroBackVetLtd/
He's working ATM - with strict rules on social distancing - and he is very effective. I've used him for years - and I love the fact he is also (or was first) a qualified vet.
He's working ATM - with strict rules on social distancing - and he is very effective. I've used him for years - and I love the fact he is also (or was first) a qualified vet.
MaNDY69
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Thanks shay I will message him to see if it's not to far to travel to me do you no a rough price he charges please.
Leo Walker
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What areas does he cover? I'm always happy to see another vet chiro/osteo I didn't know about
Andie02
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Isobel Prestwich animal chirotherapist, not sure if she travels to your area.
MaNDY69
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Thanks
Shay
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We're in Surrey. He charges travel so with enough notice and if you are prepared to pay I suspect he might travel most places. He is very in demand and there is usually a massive waiting list but with so many yards around here having taken the deicicon to close to professionals he has availability.
What on earth is a Chirotherapist? I've tried googling it - but I think it mightbe made up?
Tiddlypom
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I was wondering what a chirotherapist is, too.
Shay
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The term Chiropractor is restricted and can only be used by qualified practitioners. I suspect the concoction "Chirotherapist" is intended to imply qualification / registration without actally being qualified. I'm open to being corrected - and massive apologies if I am wrong and a chirotherapist is a proper title. But otherwise I would look very carefully at the insurance of any non registered / quailfied practitioner.
starider
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Try Rob Jackson 'The Horseback Vet' (see website for details)..he's exceptionally good and will travel,very well reviewed by many,and we found he was the best ever.
Shay
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Andie02
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Isobel is a trained John McTimoney and Theresa Elwell Chiropractor, qualified and also insured, she has been treating animals for over 35 yrs. She is based in Oundle and travels all over including Ireland. You can find her on fb.
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Tiddlypom
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Where does this ‘chirotherapist‘ list her qualifications? She lists who she trained with, but I see no actual qualifications. If she is a qualified McTimoney chiropractor, why not say so?
The Chiropractors Act 1994 provides statutory regulation for the profession and the title ‘chiropractor’ is protected under this legislation. The statutory regulator is the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and it is illegal to practise as a chiropractor without being registered with the GCC.
The Chiropractors Act 1994 provides statutory regulation for the profession and the title ‘chiropractor’ is protected under this legislation. The statutory regulator is the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and it is illegal to practise as a chiropractor without being registered with the GCC.
Shay
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I did check to see if Isobel Prestwich was on the CGG and she isn't - but in fairness she is not calling herself a chiropracter either - just the made up "Chirotherapist". McTinimoney trained Chiorpracters are admitted to the GCC list but must defined themsleves as "McTimoney",not a chriopracter alone. So with the best will in the world I very much doubt IP is McTimoney qualified either. I've Googled Theresa Ewell and can find no reference to her at all - she isn't on the GCC list either.
Sorry OP - your thread got rather Hijacked. But do really beware folk treating horses with made up qualifications - no matter how many years they might have been doing it for. The will not be able to get insurance so not only would you be stuck if your horse was hurt - if they were hurt by your horse you would also be liable!
Sorry OP - your thread got rather Hijacked. But do really beware folk treating horses with made up qualifications - no matter how many years they might have been doing it for. The will not be able to get insurance so not only would you be stuck if your horse was hurt - if they were hurt by your horse you would also be liable!
be positive
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Teresa Elwell is no longer with us, she was one of the early 'back people' I suspect she started work before any qualifications were available .
Friday13
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This is very Isobel Prestwich I’ve been in practice for 38 years so am also one of those ‘early back people’! Sadly John McTimoney died during my training & Theresa took me on to give me practical experience. When the GCC decides to take control I could have claimed grandfathers’ rights but I chose not to so no sorry I’m not registered but I am insured & I have years of experience & many prestigious clients some of whom have been with me for most of my career