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What does a visit from an Osteopath involve?

My initial consultation and treatment will begin by creating a case history, noting any previous injuries, treatments and medications, as well as looking at the lifestyle of the horse and the demands placed upon it.

I will then observe the horse in-hand, at walk and trot and ask it to perform a series of turns. Depending on the problem, I may also require the horse to be lunged and/or ridden.

I will then conduct an osteopathic examination of the horse, assessing the joints including the spine, muscles, ligaments and tendons. If necessary, and after consultation with you, I will provide the appropriate treatment.

The techniques that I use during a treatment consist of:

• Joint articulation
• Manipulation (only where necessary)
• Gentle functional work
• Soft tissue techniques, such as massage, stretching, lymphatic drainage, reflex and trigger point work

During the treatment, I work with my hands to stimulate the horse's own healing mechanism. The techniques that I use will be selected because they are the most comfortable and best suited to the horse, according to age and build.

I do not treat horses under sedation.

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