Equine Services
Equine Physiotherapy
Alpha Animal Physiotherapy Ltd. treats horses from all backgrounds be that performance horses or non-competition horses, ridden or non-ridden. Each treatment program will be tailored to the individuals needs.
This may be to promote condition/performance, for maintenance reasons to reduce pain and help manage some conditions conservatively or to aid in rehabilitation after surgery or other medical interventions.
Common signs where physiotherapy may be beneficial:
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Lameness/toe drag
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Stiffness
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Lack of top line
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Reduced performance
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Changes in behaviour
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Unwillingness to be touched
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Swelling or inflammation in any area of the body
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Reluctance or inability to stand square
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Poor transitions
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Head shaking
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Excessive tail movement/swishing
Health conditions where physiotherapy may help:
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Osteoarthritis
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Soft tissue injury e.g. muscle, ligament, tendon
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Neurological conditions and nerve damage
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Back pain
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Neck pain
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Muscle asymmetries
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Locking stifle
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Sacro-illiac issues
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Post-surgical rehabilitation
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Wounds
Price List
Equine Initial Assessment
(1.5 - 2 hours)
A full assessment will be completed on your horse. We will also discuss your management practices and any possible alterations to this to promote the wellbeing of your horse. These findings will form the basis of treatment during the session and a treatment program moving forwards.
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£55
Equine Follow Up
(1 + hours)
Once an 'Initial Assessment' has been completed, each session following on from this will be 'Follow Up', this will involve a brief reassessment and discussion to identify progress made with your horse since the previous appointment. Treatment will be administered depending on the individual, and alterations made to the program where necessary. This is a shorter session and times may vary depending on the patient.
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£45
Hoof Boot Fitting
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Much like the traditional use of a metal shoe, hoof boots provide additional protection to the horses hoof as well as providing further traction and shock absorption, particularly during exercise.
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Unlike the traditional metal shoe, hoof boots allow the horses hoof to expand and contract during movement.
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Further benefits of hoof boots include:
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Aiding in the transition between metal shoes and barefoot
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Providing support through rough terrain
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Additional traction on 'slippy' ground
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Medicinal purposes: those with navicular, laminitis or hoof abscesses may benefit from the additional support of a hoof boot (working in consultation with your vet and farrier).
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Fitting
Schedule a Hoof Boot Fitting Consultation with our specialist to ensure you find the right hoof boot for you and your horses needs and expectations.
Key brands covered:
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Cavello
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Equine Fusion
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Explora
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Flex Boots
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Scoot Boots
Additional Notes
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Most insurance companies now cover 'veterinary physiotherapy', if this is the route you decide to take, contact them if you are unsure.
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Please note, prices displayed exclude the travel costs, this is an additional 45p per mile outside of the 10 mile radius of the business address, see Terms and Conditions for more detail.
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Visit our 'Terms and Conditions' page for full details of our payment and cancellation policies.
Buy in Bulk
You can book 5 or 10 sessions at a time and have discount!
Multiple animal discount
Do you have more than one horse at the same address? If 3 or more animals are treated at the same address on the same day, you can each have a 10% discount and share travel costs
Different species?
If you would like to know the pricing for a different species contact us to find out more!
Payment plans
Contact us to discuss payment plans