Megan Creighton Veterinary Physiotherapy

14/02/2026

Great day spent with at his training camp. I talked with owners about the importance of static and dynamic evaluation. Looking at the horses tells us so much about posture, muscle development and symmetry, before we even see them move. Then watching them walk and trot highlights how that body is actually functioning and where they may be compensating.

Brilliant to have such engaged owners asking questions and wanting to better understand their horses, thank you for having me 🤍

12/02/2026

12/02/2026

𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥.
From guarded to giving in one session.

05/02/2026

Some weeks I come away with loads of social media content and plenty to post. This week I haven’t filmed a single thing… but I did capture this welcome from Bridget at a yard visit tonight. Calling that a win 🏆

25/01/2026

Prevention isn’t just better than cure, it’s actually kinder, smarter, and keeps your horse in work longer. Injuries don’t just happen, they develop. If left unaddressed niggles become injuries which may require weeks or months of rest and rehabilitation.

Regular assessments from a professional catch changes before they are too big, optimising posture, flexibility and muscle balance reduces strain, helping the horse perform comfortably but also optimally.

23/01/2026

What I look for from a static hind view…

Before I put my hands on a horse, I take time to look at overall symmetry — including the pelvis, muscle development from left to right, the tail line and how the horse is standing.

In this image, there are subtle differences in hindlimb muscle shape and contour, which can suggest a preference for loading one side or mild compensation. On their own, these changes don’t tell the full story, which is why I always follow this with movement assessment and further checks before any hands-on treatment begins.

22/01/2026

𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 & 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘹𝘪𝘯𝘨. ✨

This Horse Owner Massage Course is about slowing down and learning how to truly feel what your horse is telling you with your hands, your eyes, and your awareness.

📍 Consort Equine Therapies, Foulrice Farm, Brandsby (YO61 4SB)
🗓 28th February
⏰ 10am–3pm
💷 £120 per person (lunch included)

This day is for horse owners only who want to support their horse confidently and safely at home.

The focus is gentle maintenance massage
and not a massage qualification for use on your own horse only, not others.

We’ll cover:
• safe, simple massage you can use at home
• understanding muscles and massage without overwhelm
• what’s helpful and what can cause harm
• recognising red flags and knowing when to call a vet or qualified physio

You’ll get:
• clear demonstrations
• supervised hands-on practice
• small, quiet groups (max 6 owners)
• a calm, supportive learning space

50% deposit secures your place
Remaining balance paid on the day

For owners who want a deeper connection with their horse not shortcuts.

📩 DM to book, spaces are limited

21/01/2026

My approach as a veterinary physiotherapist isn’t a quick fix approach. Rehabilitation and performance work aren’t about chasing instant change and about creating lasting improvement. Regular, well-timed sessions allow the horse to move more freely, which in turn supports better muscle activation and more even muscle development over time.

When a horse is given the opportunity to move better consistently, the body can start to adapt. Strength rebuilds gradually, tissues remodel, and compensatory patterns can reduce but only if the process isn’t rushed.

Modalities such as TECAR can support circulation, tissue health and comfort around areas like the SIJ, but they are never a shortcut. They work best as part of a structured plan that respects healing timelines and the horse’s current capacity.

I focus on working with what the horse has today, building a solid foundation first, and allowing strength and resilience to develop step by step. Sustainable progress comes from patience, not pressure.

19/01/2026

Is your horse feeling stiffer this winter? ❄️
Do you know what’s normal and what’s not?

NORMAL 💚
• Mild stiffness at the start of work that eases and improves as they warm up
• Feeling more restricted or tight after long periods of stabling (especially overnight)
• Reduced flexibility in cooler, damper, frosty weather

⚠️ NOT NORMAL
• Stiffness with no improvement during work
• Uneven steps or shortened strides
• Reluctance to pick feet up, difficulty turning, or constant weight shifting
• Behavioural changes
• Soreness to touch and visible muscle loss

💡 WINTER TIP
Regular, gentle movement, longer warm-ups, and proactive body maintenance can make a huge difference in keeping your horse comfortable through the colder months.

28/10/2025

CORDUROY🤎

At 26 years young, he’s been having some physiotherapy sessions to help maintain strength, suppleness, and overall comfort as he gets older. The pictures demonstrate one treatment before and after, you can see a visible difference in his topline, releasing tension, improving posture, and encouraging lift through the back. Small changes but big results.

I work alongside horse owners thoroughly, it’s not just about the treatments, progression comes from a team effort. I have given Corduroy a tailored home exercise programme and targeted strengthening work. I do help as much as I can with feeding advice and management tweaks to help get the very best results for all my clients.

Cord is doing amazing for his age and is happily loving life 🤍🤍

15/10/2025

2 spaces left!! Message us to get booked in 🩷🩷

After the huge success of our first clinic, we’ve decided to do it all over again 🤩

We’ve teamed up with the incredible Megan Creighton Veterinary Physiotherapy to bring you all an exclusive package to optimise your horse’s health and performance.

Benefit from a water treadmill session with gait analysis and a physiotherapy session, and professional advice on how to maintain your horses going forward.

Kick on with new goals to improve your horses overall wellbeing and posture this autumn!

30th October

Only 2 spaces remain!

Get in touch with either ourselves or Megan to secure your space today. Times will be allocated once numbers are confirmed!