Westcountry Vet Physio

30/10/2025

29/10/2025

An incredible day at of CPD learning and sharing experience with a team of amazing veterinary MSK therapists. .vetphysio Zoe The Animal Chiropractor and Katie KK VetPhysio ❤️

21/10/2025

I was absolutely delighted to receive this award at the IRVAP 2025 Conference. Thank you so much to everyone who voted, it means the world to me 😍

20/10/2025

Who would like to learn about the horses body, what is normal, how to spot problems early on and simple checks you can make to help protect your horse’s ability to be athletic?
This Saturday , Bicton College, an introduction to equine bodywork. Ideal for horse owners or anyone interested in becoming an equine therapist.
Spaces still available
I’m running the course Juniper Connal

https://bicton.ac.uk/view-pdf.php?id=58487

10/10/2025

I’ve been flat out so need to catch up on some great transformations. A little input from me and dedicated owners undertaking a few minutes of daily exercises and look what happens 😁

03/09/2025

I really need to find some time to do original content but this is something I regularly talk about with dog and horse owners and it’s a fantastic representation of the anatomy, and yes, the hock or “bend” on your dog’s back leg has the same bones too.
And people are surprise how often we find hock problems in horses…

Here's an interesting comparison between human and equine anatomy from our friends at Barrow Veterinary Service:

"Did you know that horses are actually walking on the tips of their fingers and toes? 🐎👣

This diagram shows how the horse’s leg bones compare to ours. What looks like a single strong hoof is really the distal phalanx (or coffin bone) – the same bone that makes up the tip of your finger! The long and short pastern bones above it help absorb concussion, while the cannon bone provides strength and support.

Over time, horses evolved to lose most of their “extra toes” (shown in gray on the left). What remains is a highly efficient structure designed for speed, weight-bearing, and shock absorption.

Understanding this anatomy is one reason hoof care and regular farrier/veterinary visits are so important. Any imbalance or injury in these bones can affect the entire limb and your horse’s comfort.

So next time you watch your horse gallop, remember – they’re essentially running on a single finger, protected by a hoof! 💨🐴"

15/06/2025

I love this picture from one of my dedicated owners. I introduced balance mats into this lovely mare’s rehab and with in 24 hours they had nailed the new exercise. Have you ever considered using balance mats with your horse?