Horse And Rider Physio-Sophie Hargreaves

Horse And Rider Physio-Sophie Hargreaves Qualified physio for horses and people (ACC registered for people) and advanced Equipilates and biom

Sophie completed her physiotherapy in Otago in 1990 and trained for horse physiotheray in UK in 1991 with multiple continuing education courses since then. Sophie has a background in horses both competitive and racing
Most people recognise when their horses are sore. The following need to be considered
feet/shoeing
teeth
saddle fit
nutrition
musculoskeletal
rider symmetry and balance
Often your vet needs to assess your horse musculoskeletaly especially for lameness. Sophie is available to treat your horse with soft tissue/bodywork and assess rider posture, mobility and stability in relation to riding
Both you and your horse can be assessed and treated at your place or for rider assessment you can be seen in Avonhead, Christchurch or at other clinics happening around canterbury. Rider treatment includes a combination of soft tissue release and a home programme of pilates type exercise (including breathing awareness), swiss ball and stretches as well as assessment on a saddle stand with your own saddle
(ACC registered if you have or need an ACC claim)
Also available to treat any soft tissue injuries. Be treated by a physiotherapist who understands the demands of riding to rehabilitate you back to your sport quickly with rider specific exercises

ALIGNMED BRASThese are fabulous for posture awareness. They gently activate your scapula muscles without forcing them ba...
11/01/2026

ALIGNMED BRAS

These are fabulous for posture awareness. They gently activate your scapula muscles without forcing them back. I have most sizes in white, beige or black in stock . Pick up Yaldhurst. Or I can post

I have 1 of each size left in stock. Small, regular, large and western
11/01/2026

I have 1 of each size left in stock. Small, regular, large and western

EQUICUBE For activating trunk muscles and quietening busy hands$175
16/12/2025

EQUICUBE
For activating trunk muscles and quietening busy hands
$175

VISUALISE JACKETSDo you want to improve you and your horses straightness?Your coach can see at a glance how straight you...
14/12/2025

VISUALISE JACKETS
Do you want to improve you and your horses straightness?
Your coach can see at a glance how straight you are when you wear one of these
Also good if you are being videod or are lucky enough to have mirrors in your arena
Do you ride with a friend?
If they ride behind you they will easily see your habits!
Help your horse by being a straighter rider
Good for off horse exercises in front of a mirror ( or other sports eg golf, dance)
Black with yellow stripe and blue with ride and white stripe both available in mesh ($100) or stretch ($115)
Full length zip and deep zip pockets

LONG BANDSI have Equisk ($135) ( height adjustable elastic witha velcro release) and Performance Refinary ($228) (height...
14/12/2025

LONG BANDS

I have Equisk ($135) ( height adjustable elastic witha velcro release) and Performance Refinary ($228) (height dependant rubber with shoulder pads and a carry bag) bands in stock

EngagedRider Resistance Bands | Improve Riding Posture – EQUISK https://share.google/GpxwwGJnuu2DWki7z

This might be of interest to some of you. I have no idea what it will be like or the advice given! https://www.facebook...
11/12/2025

This might be of interest to some of you. I have no idea what it will be like or the advice given! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17VV8T4wsL/

3 core exercises your horse should be able to do… can yours?
Join Simon Cocozza for a free live webinar where we break down the building blocks of every well-balanced horse.
🗓️ 13 December 2025
🕖 19:00 GMT

🎥 Watch live on YouTube
💬 Want to ask questions? Join us on Zoom!

Want to go deeper after the webinar?
🧠 Book a lesson with Simon and work through it together

Exercise BandsKit comes with glut bands for off horse exercises, wrist bands for on horse and off horse PLUS the all imp...
09/12/2025

Exercise Bands
Kit comes with glut bands for off horse exercises, wrist bands for on horse and off horse PLUS the all important sheet of exercises for riders designed by Britta Pederson from Performance Refinary
$85
Great Christmas present
Post or pickup Yaldhurst

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Sophie completed her physiotherapy in Otago in 1990 and trained for horse physiotherapy in UK in 1991 with multiple continuing education courses since then. She is also an Advanced Equipilates biomechanics trainer Sophie has a background in horses both competitive and racing Most people recognise when their horses are sore. The following need to be considered feet/shoeing teeth saddle fit nutrition musculoskeletal rider symmetry and balance Often your vet needs to assess your horse musculoskeletaly especially for lameness. Sophie is available to treat your horse with soft tissue/bodywork and assess rider posture, mobility and stability in relation to riding

Both you and your horse can be assessed and treated at your place or for rider assessment you can be seen in Avonhead, Christchurch or at other clinics happening around canterbury. Rider treatment includes a combination of soft tissue release and a home programme of pilates type exercise (including breathing awareness), swiss ball and stretches as well as assessment on a saddle stand with your own saddle

On horse rider physio is also available. This looks at your straightness and symmetry on the the horse and assesses your biomechanics. Aids such as the visualise jackets, Franklin Balls and the Equicube may be used

(ACC registered if you have or need an ACC claim) Also available to treat any soft tissue injuries. Be treated by a physiotherapist who understands the demands of riding to rehabilitate you back to your sport quickly with rider specific exercises