The 'back lady'

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Im looking to get my nags back checked, no problems, just for a check up to be a good mummy.

The person some of my friends seem to use in the area and really rave on about how great she is blah blah blah just doesn't get my vote.

She never asks vets permission and assumingly this may mean she isnt qualified? How do you find this out? Anyway, I just dont trust that she isnt just spouting rubbish and her band of merry followers hang of every word.

Also there are so many names! Physio, back specialist etc etc, what is the correct person I need!? Its a minefield to know which person I actually need to just to check him over and make sure hes having a comfortable time with mummy on his back :-)

So any recommendations for nice back people in New Forest area?
 
I dont like the term "back person" it seems to cover anyone from the properly qualified, who dont really like this description, to quacks who are not qualified or insured to treat any horse, a vets approval is essential and all good therapists will get your vet to give approval before any treatment.

All qualified practitioners will be registered, I use a physio who is used by vets, its a good idea to ask your vets who they recommend.
 
The only 'back' person I would let near my horses would be an ACPAT registered physiotherapist :) http://www.acpat.org/

If anyone is 'treating' your horse then yes, they do need your vet's permission, however there is a bit of a loophole regarding general 'checks' :rolleyes:
 
I really liked the lady i used, recommended by a friend.
SHe explianed everything, and worked her magic. Pony is better than ever.
Friends on yard have all said that if she thinks it is something other than their back, she will tell you to get the vet as there is nothing she can do, which i think is good as she will tell you the truth and not fool you
 
I have also used Bradley Whale and found him very knowledgable and helpful. He even told me my boy didn't need any work done, but just did some stretches and massage. I'm sure others would have tried to get more money out of me by suggesting follow up sessions!!
 
I agree with Rhino - I only use a registered physio. A lot of my friends use a back person, but she is not qualified. Think I upset a few people when I said I didn't want to use her, and got my physio on to the yard instead. Very pleased with her work on my horse and would def recommend but she is in Somerset/ Devon.
 
rhino said:
The only 'back' person I would let near my horses would be an ACPAT registered physiotherapist :) http://www.acpat.org/

If anyone is 'treating' your horse then yes, they do need your vet's permission, however there is a bit of a loophole regarding general 'checks' :rolleyes:
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Ditto this. It's the only person my vet really wants to let anywhere near my horse too funnily enough :p :D
 
starsky said:
I use this guy and can highly recommend him.

http://www.bradleywhale.co.uk/horsetreatments.aspx

He is an osteopath, fully qualified and insured and has successfully diagnosed and treated my horses. He is also happy to work with vets and under vet approval.
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I trained with Bradley and can safely say he is a good and honest guy, and very experienced with horses in his own right.:)
 
I've used 4 different 'back people' in the forest area and the 2 I thought talked cr*p were properly qualified with proper websites and the 2 unregistered actually did more good! I've just made an appointment with Kate Boe at a friends recommendation as my vet (and insurance company if they found out) really disapproved of the unregistered ones. Its a flippin' minefield!
 
Liz McGoun - 07720 305943 - Bordon in Hampshire, depends where you are in the Forest I guess.
Liz has unique qualifications, she is a qualified physio and only works with vet referals, she is also a qualified Saddler, can and has build saddles from scratch, SMC Qualified Saddle Fitter, Qualified Loriner so can sort out bitting problems and (if that wasn't enough) qualified is Equine Sports Massage. She also writes for Horse and Rider magazine as one of their experts.
 
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