McTimoney treatment is a chiropractic technique developed by John McTimoney in the 1950s. He himself treated animals as well as humans. This treatment uses very gentle but speedy adjustments to rebalance the whole body by aligning spine and joints. Due to its gentleness, McTimoney is readily accepted by the animal, but still highly effective. In fact, most horses come to love it and don't even need tying up or holding during the treatment. Some of my competition clients like to use it routinely to improve movement and suppleness, as a sort of fine-tuning to achieve maximum performance.

 

Common problems treated by McTimoney include:

• the collection of symptoms known as a 'cold back'
• bucking
• tail clamping or swishing
• general grumpiness
• loss of performance, especially lack of straightness, refusal to jump
• uneven wear of shoes, dragging of toes

 

                                                     

Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years on both humans and animals. It is generally accepted in orthodox medicine,that acupuncture can provide effective pain relief due to the release of endorphins, but it can also be helpful with problems like:

• sinusitis
• neurological problems (headshaking, traumatic nerve damage)
• muscle strain
• arthritis
• hormonal problems

You'll find references from a variety of clients on the About me page

 I am available to come and discuss all aspects of your horse management and your relationship with him/her and help you draw up a plan for improvements where necessary. Please ring for an informal chat.