Anna Tyler McTimoney Animal Chiropractor

21/01/2026

It’s National hug day and Dexter has been doing such a good job of providing cuddles to a poorly Oscar the last few days.
Who would your cuddle companion be? 🐾 🐴

06/01/2026

Even Dexter dog has been feeling the cold the last few days 🥶

31/12/2025

Happy New Year to all my clients and all their families with both two and four legs! Thankyou for your support in 2025 and I look forward to seeing you all again in 2026 😊

01/12/2025

22/11/2025

As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to make sure your animal feels their best!

Whether it’s after a busy competition season, winter turnout, or simply to maintain wellbeing, a McTimoney check-up can help keep them moving comfortably into the new year.

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19/10/2025

A Leanne Bryan has emailed me re treatment but when I reply it says your inbox is full- Leanne if you see this pm me on here ! 🐴

12/10/2025

When it’s so foggy even your eyebrows get involved 🤣🖤

09/10/2025

When your mums on holiday but you’re having your own spa treatment 🤣🖤 🐴

04/10/2025

*space now filled*

Space available this coming Monday the 6th on (or just off) this route late morning/lunchtime

01/09/2025

I don’t like to say it but Autumn is on its way! Is anyone currently prepping for the team chase and hunting season? 🐴

26/08/2025

Happy international dog day! I hope all your pups are having extra treats to celebrate just how special they are 🐕 🥰 🖤

25/08/2025

💪🐴 Muscle Monday – The Gastrocnemius 🐴💪

This week we’re looking at the gastrocnemius muscle – the horse’s equivalent to our calf muscles 🦵.

📍 Location:
The gastrocnemius sits at the back of the hind limb, forming the bulk of the horse’s “gaskin” (between the stifle and the hock). It lies over the superficial digital flexor muscle and tendon.

⚡ Function:
• Acts as a powerful extensor of the hock joint (think of the push-off phase when the horse gallops, jumps, or pushes from behind).
• Works as a flexor of the stifle, allowing the hind limb to fold up under the horse.
• Plays a key role in locomotion and propulsion, generating strength for upward and forward movement.

👩‍⚕️ Why it matters:
• A tight or fatigued gastrocnemius can restrict performance, making it harder for a horse to engage and push through the hindquarters.
• Strain or injury here can mimic hock or stifle issues, so understanding this muscle is vital in both performance horses and rehabilitation cases.
• Just like in humans, this muscle is prone to fatigue with repetitive work, especially in disciplines requiring explosive movement such as jumping, racing, or dressage extensions.

🔍 Fun fact:
When you see the power in a horse’s hindquarters as they leap over a fence or sprint across a field, it’s largely thanks to the gastrocnemius doing its job – just like our calves when we spring up onto our toes or push off for a jump!

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✨ Next time you’re watching your horse move, take a moment to notice the strength and definition of the gaskin area – that’s the gastrocnemius powering every stride!