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Equine Performance and Rehabilitation Specialists covering North and South of Ireland.

Internationally trained equine physiotherapist offering manual and electrotherapy techniques as well as exercise prescription in South Australia.

22/03/2026

Equine Physiotherapy Appointments Available This Wednesday (25th) in The Hillsborough, Ballynahinch Area.
10.30am and 12pm. 🐴👐

19/03/2026

Annual physio… sounds reasonable, right? 🤔
In reality, it’s an outdated approach that doesn’t reflect how horses move, train, and adapt.

Horses are constantly changing.
Every schooling session, competition, shoeing cycle, saddle adjustment, or change in workload places new demands on their bodies. Muscles adapt, compensate, fatigue, and sometimes tighten long before a full year has passed.
Waiting 12 months between physiotherapy sessions often means we’re not maintaining the horse… we’re catching up with issues that have already developed.

Think of it this way- you wouldn’t expect an athlete to see a physio once a year and stay in peak condition, and you wouldn’t service your car once a year if you were using it daily at high performance... so why expect that of your horse?

Regular physiotherapy allows us to:
✔ Pick up subtle changes early
✔ Prevent compensation patterns developing
✔ Support performance and training progression
✔ Work alongside your vet, farrier, and saddle fitter more effectively
This doesn’t mean every horse needs frequent treatment- it means every horse benefits from an individual plan based on their workload, age, and needs.

Proactive care will always outperform reactive treatment 🐎✨
When was your horse’s last check-in- and was it part of a plan, or just a one-off?

18/03/2026

Appointments with Olivia available in Bangor and surrounding Sunday and Monday coming.
Pm to book📲

16/03/2026

Last-minute check-ins and regular fine-tuning can make all the difference to your horse’s comfort, performance, and long-term health. Caroline is offering a few additional appointment slots through the rest of March – take a look below to secure your space.

Unsure if equine physiotherapy is right for your horse? Here are just some of the reasons our clients reach out:

- Performance drop, unwillingness to work, or difficulties with transitions

- Stiffness on one rein or general lack of suppleness

- Rehabilitation following injury, surgery, or prolonged box rest

- Post-dental, post-saddle fit, or vet-referred support

- Age-related stiffness and maintenance for veteran horses

- Pre- and post-competition check-ups

Each session is fully tailored to your horse's unique needs, using techniques such as manual therapy, laser therapy, and exercise prescription to improve movement and manage discomfort.

Limited availability for these dates! To book or chat about how we can help your horse, please DM us or connect via the Equigate App.

Let’s help your horse move better and feel better. 🐴✨

10/03/2026

We often get hung up in seeing results in the saddle, but the relationship you have in the stable is the foundation of it all!

09/03/2026

🚨 Why We Cannot Treat a Lame Horse Without Veterinary Involvement 🚨
This is one of the most common questions we get — and it’s really important.
If your horse is actively lame, we cannot begin treatment without veterinary diagnosis or consent.

If your horse is showing signs of lameness, your first step should always be contacting your vet. Once a diagnosis is in place, we’re here to support the recovery journey every step of the way 🐴
Have questions about how the referral process works? Drop us a message — we’re happy to explain.

08/03/2026

💪🏼Happy International Women’s Day from the ladies at Equi-Formance💪🏼

06/03/2026

You might be surprised when your physiotherapist looks at your saddle or bridle — but there’s a very good reason for it.
As physios, we assess how your horse moves, feels, and loads their body.
Tack plays a huge role in that picture.

💡 Think of tack checks as part of a whole-horse approach.
Everything your horse wears influences how they move.
If you’re unsure whether tack could be affecting your horse’s comfort or recovery, a physiotherapy assessment can help identify the bigger picture.

📩 Message us to book an assessment or chat about your horse’s current work or rehab plan.

05/03/2026

Spring is here, and so begins the prep for the summer! Don't forget that physio is an integral part of your horses comfort and performance- so don't hold off until a problem arises to get them booked in🙈

Preventative physio at this time of year focuses on:
- addressing early signs of compensation before they become catastrophic issues
- highlighting weakness from potential reduced turn out and work over that awful winter- providing a baseline for appropriate work to begin and build on
- providing an objective starting point for workload to increase upon
- nervous system regulation as the spring grass starts to come through
- a treat for your four legged because they to survived that winter!

Whatever the reason, Equi-Formance are here to support you!
PM the page to book or connect through Equigate 📲

04/03/2026

Equine Physiotherapy Appointments

Qualified to Postgraduate Level, Insured and IRVAP registered.

Specialities:
- Undiagnosed lameness issues (I.E Has been seen by vet but no diagnosis given)
- Drop in performance
- Rehabilitation of Kissing spines (Conservative and Post operative)
- Rehabilitation of Tendon/Ligament injuries
- Stifle Issues
- Strengthening of the Thoracic Sling
- Head shaking
- Erratic/explosive behaviour
- General Musculoskeletal issues

Initial Appointment Includes:
- Postural and dynamic assessment
- Foot balance check
- Saddle check - if needed
- Full musculoskeletal and range of motion assessment
- Treatment of muscle weakness, tension, pain and restrictions
- Rehabilitation of DIAGNOSED conditions
- Tailored Exercises
- Referral to other equine professionals as seen appropriate.

To Book, Please DM the page or sign up to the Equigate App.

26/02/2026

I heard someone recently say that they thought physios only work on muscle- and that couldn’t be further from the truth! As physiotherapists, we work on: muscle, tendons, ligaments, bones, joints, fascia, and even neurological components🤯
Most of the time the issue isn’t local to the muscle, so why should we only look there?

21/02/2026

Last minute appointment available 22/02/26 in Lisburn or local @2.30pm
(Possible 4pm also)

Pm the page to book!

Address

Dromore

Telephone

+447568536887

Website

http://www.equi-formance.co.uk/

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