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Hazelcroft Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

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Hazelcroft Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Sammy Finnemore-Payne BSc (Hons), PgDip (Vet Phys), MNAVP, AHPR registered. Fully Insured Vet Physio

02/02/2026

📆 February Availability

Some slots I have this month! Most days I have space for one or possibly two horses/dogs location depending 🙂

📍 Tuesday 10th - Thornton/Osbaston/Normanton Le Heath (CV13/LE67 or surrounding)
📍 Tuesday 17th - Rushton/Rothwell (NN14 or surrounding)
📍 Wednesday 18th - Farcet/Edenham (PE10/PE7)
📍 Friday 20th - LE14/NG12
📍 Tuesday 24th - LE8/LE9

WhatsApp me or comment below to book!
📞 07870269008

01/02/2026

💚🌱 February 🌱💚 Brighter days are coming!🌤️

As our house move has a hold up, I’ve got 2 appointments available this Friday 6th in the afternoon in NG12/LE14.

✅ Now booked, but don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’re in this area and know your horse is due as I have a couple more dates in the area in Feb!

Drop me a WhatsApp to book 🥰
📞 07870269008

22/01/2026

🐴 Equine Gastric Ulcers Evening 🐴
Open to everyone, not just our clients!
Join us on the 5th of February for an informative evening on scoping, solutions and feeding strategies.
It’s free to attend – please let us know you’re coming!
📞Contact us to book your FREE place:
01509812445 l enquiries@chinehousevets.co.uk

10/01/2026

08/01/2026

Busy start to the year at Oakham Veterinary Hospital Small Animal for our Thursday physiotherapy clinic.

This beautiful boy Squidge has been getting on very well with his home exercises (when his mum uses the right treats for motivation of course!!) and is pictured here having a rest after treatment and exercises during his session 🥰

24/12/2025

The Christmas holiday begins! 🐱🎄

Thank you to each and every one of my fabulous clients for your continued support through 2025. Working on the road is a tough role sometimes, so to be part of the journey with my clients is what sparks me to keep going every day! 💕Your loyalty means everything 💕

In the background, it’s been another year of navigating difficult challenges for our family, for 2026 we’d love good health 🙏🏻

I’ll be back to work with my batteries recharged on 5th Jan!🔋

Appointments will be limited in January and February with our hopeful house move coming up 🙏🏻🏡 so drop me a message ASAP if you know your horse or dog is due an appointment in this time 🥰

🎄Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄

05/12/2025

Lovely post to wake up to 🥰

We could write a book about the complexities and learnings from Otis’ case. He’s challenged my thinkings and alongside his diligent owner we continue pushing for answers for his clear pain problems that have been difficult to diagnose & manage.

This is one of the many benefit of having a physiotherapist on your team - somebody on your side supporting you through the good & bad times!

✨ APPRECIATION POST ✨ I just want to say a massive thank you to the best physio; Sammy from Hazelcroft Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation for just being incredible! 💓 I cannot express how grateful I am to Sammy, who has been there for me through thick and thin with Otis 🙏

Even coming on a 10.5 hour road trip with me to the new vets last week, always being on the end of the phone - even on evenings, weekends and bank holidays. For being a sounding board after vets appointments, for watching endless videos of Otis, for listening to lengthy voice notes from me, for lending equipment, for offering advice and just generally going above and beyond.

Sammy treated horses for me before Otis and was always brilliant, she also treats many clients horses too! Sammy has also given demos and interactive sessions for me at camps and other events and has generally been a great supporter.

If you are looking for an equine or canine physio, please look no further than Hazelcroft Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation!

Sammy I cannot thank you enough 🙏

11/11/2025

07/11/2025

Important information about rising colic cases due to the weather & grass growth

🚨 Colic Alert: Rising Cases at Oakham Veterinary Hospital 🚨

With the recent changes in weather and management routines, we’re seeing an increase in colic cases. Colic can be serious, but there are steps you can take to help reduce the risk and act quickly if your horse shows signs.

🌡️ Why the Rise?
Fluctuating temperatures, reduced turnout, and changes in forage or routine can all upset your horse’s digestive system.

✅ Tips to Help Prevent Colic:
Ensure consistent access to fresh water, and monitor water intake.
Maintain regular feeding routines and avoid sudden changes in diet.
Provide ample forage and turnout when possible.
Keep up with dental checks and worm egg counts.
Encourage movement – even light exercise helps gut motility.
Monitor faecal output and consistency - if they become drier or smaller increase water intake.

🚨 If You Suspect Colic:
Call your vet immediately – time is critical.
Remove food and monitor your horse closely.
Do not administer medication unless advised by your vet.
Keep your horse calm and walking if safe to do so.

🩺 Our team is here 24/7 to support you and your horse both on the road and at the hospital. If you have any concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us.

29/10/2025

27/09/2025

Signing off for some R&R! 🦒🦓

I’ll have limited access to my phone so any urgent advice I’ll get back to you as soon as I’m able, and for bookings I’ll respond on my return on Monday 6th!

Thank you for your patience.

See you in a few weeks 🫡

30/08/2025

The Oakham Veterinary Hospital Small Animal open day is in full swing!

Head down for stalls, information stands and a tour of the hospital.

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Oakham
LE156

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 7pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

07870269008

Website

http://www.hazelcroftvetphysio.co.uk/

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Why choose Sammy at Hazelcroft Vet Physio?

Sammy Finnemore (BSc) Hons, PgDip (Vet Phys), MNAVP, MAHPR.

Sammy is a qualified and fully insured Veterinary Physiotherapist covering Leicestershire & Rutland, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough and Northamptonshire; as well as parts of Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Warwickshire on both a freelance and veterinary referral basis.

Physiotherapy can be used to prevent, as well as rehabilitate and maintain, muscular and skeletal conditions in animals. Sammy uses a number of techniques to assess your horse or dog holistically, using static and dynamic assessment to visually detect abnormalities in movement, along with palpation of their whole body. The findings are then used alongside any veterinary history to treat and create a bespoke remedial exercise plain, with the aim of restoring and maintaining normal function, reducing pain and discomfort, and improving mobility and performance of your animal. Sammy has a particular interest in horses, and takes a holistic view on their wellness. Through a combination of manual therapies, bodywork, stretching, mobilisations, electrotherapies, remedial exercise and groundwork, Sammy will help you and your horse through the issues you are facing.

Some common signs your horse may benefit from assessment and treatment: 🔹Poor performance/reduced performance levels 🔹Behavioural changes and resistance behaviours that are often unexplained (bucking, rearing, napping, head-shaking/tilting) 🔹Sensitivity or discomfort during grooming 🔹"Cold-backed" behaviours 🔹Disunited canter, or difficulty striking/maintaining canter on a particular rein 🔹Poor engagement of the hind-limbs 🔹Stiffness/leaning on one rein

Some common signs your dog may benefit from assessment and treatment: 🔸Lameness or stiffness in the steps 🔸Reluctance to go on walks or play 🔸Difficulty getting up and down onto the car/sofa etc. 🔸Behavioural changes 🔸Growling, snapping or defending a certain areas of the body 🔸Panting or whining during low level activities 🔸Excessive chewing of a limb/paw

About Us:

Having graduated from Nottingham Trent University with first class honours in Equine Sports Science and Psychology in 2013, Sammy went on to study a Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy at Harper Adams, and has graduated with distinction, the highest grading to be awarded. She will go on to study for her Master of Science in the coming years. Having studied Biomechanics and Locomotion, Anatomy and Physiology, Injury and Disease, Physiotherapy Techniques and Remedial Exercise, Sammy’s skills are underpinned by a strong foundation of post-graduate education.

As a member of NAVP (National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists) and AHPR (The Animal Health Professionals’ Register), Sammy follows strict codes of practice and has studied at an accredited learning institute, meaning the best level of care for your animal is ensured.

Please get in touch to book a visit today to see how Sammy can help your horse or small animal, or visit www.hazelcroftvetphysio.co.uk for more information.