Marilla Vet Physio

14/09/2025

Training is well underway for the London Marathon next year! Completed my first 10k race today in 1hr 47 seconds. So proud of myself for getting here so quickly post knee surgery. It's not been easy, but running for a cause so close to my heart, certainly keeps me going in those challenging moments!

I see the impact that makes to ex-Racehorses daily, both personally and professionally, and I'm honoured to do my part to support this essential charity.

Please consider donating to the official link below, to keep helping these amazing, sensitive, diverse animals to fulfil the rest of their lives away from the racetrack 👏🏼

https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/hollie-hookway?utm_source=enthuse&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=f-growth&utm_content=page&utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=email&utm_source=enthuse

💚 Thank you so so much 💚

25/06/2025

I am thrilled to finally announce that I have been chosen to run the 2026 TCS London Marathon for Retraining of Racehorses ! 👟🐎

Over the next 10 months, I will be posting updates on my training journey via Socials, Strava, and my new blog 'Racing to Post' (over at www.marillavetphysio.co.uk).

Please show some support for the amazing work that RoR do, by donating to the official fund raising link below. Any donation is hugely appreciated 👏

I can't wait to see you all at the finish line!

Donate 👇
https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/hollie-hookway

Strava 👇
https://strava.app.link/5MXPVHPpuUb

07/06/2025

Appreciate B-Stitch Embroidery & Printing doing such an amazing job for all of my business embroidery. Check them out if you need anything doing 🙌🏼

20/10/2024

🤔 Tack Fit - have you ever thought about your roller? 🤔

Rollers are commonly used during ground schooling. Ground schooling is routinely performed during rehab, and general training for variety. Rollers are often used as an attachment for training aids - but what is the impact of this?

Studies have found that high pressures are exerted on the vertebrae directly beneath the roller, which are significantly higher when training aids (Pessoa) are used. How can we prevent this? Ensuring that your roller is fitted with clearance of the spinous processes! TIP - using car sponges taped to your rollers do a great job of this!

REDUCING SPINAL PRESSURE IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IN HORSES UNDERGOING REHAB OF BACK PROBLEMS

(pressures will increase in horses with poor back musculature and protruding spinous processes)

References -
Mackechnie-Guire et al 2018
Dr G. Tabor

20/08/2024

A really useful guide on polework, for anyone that needs some inspiration!

Guess what’s arrived 🥳🥳🥳

My order of hard copies of my pole work book have arrived🤩

If you have ordered one please message me and I’ll get them posted or dropped off!!
If you haven’t ordered one but would like one please message me!

I’m so excited to finally have more copies in physical form🥳 they are great to have to keep on the yard or the car for when you need a little inspiration!!

If you would prefer an ebook instead go check out Amazon or apple iBooks on the links below:

https://tr.ee/Y3W-P0IJml

https://tr.ee/7gWWS1ceal

For any other questions, ping me a message!!

18/02/2024

There's so much that can be going on in the body that we may never know about. Something to always consider!

One really fascinating finding in Scout's dissection was an adhesion between his liver and diaphragm!

This adhesion, made up of string-like, fibrous scar tissue, was positioned near his girth area and we believe it was the main cause of his broncing issues; not only would the adhesion have been extremely painful, but it would have restricted his ability to breath and move properly.

While we weren't able to find a horse diagnosis, we did find big similarities to a condition in humans called Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome. While this condition primarily occurs in woman, it has also shown in males through lymphatic or hematological spread. Common symptoms include severe pain in the upper right area (quadrant) of the abdomen, fever, chills, headaches, and a general feeling of poor health.

This adhesion was potentially the catalyst for his immune system disfunction (he had some major issues going on in his gut and joints which would not have been picked up in x-rays), or the result of an inflammtory issue, and it shows, yet again, that there is always a reason behind 'poor' behaviour. Just because we can't see it, or pick it up through examinations, it doesn't mean that it doesn't exist deeper down.

This watch Scout's whole journey, including his behavioural 'issues' and full dissection findings, please subscribe to www.amandawilsontraining.co.nz.