Osteopathy for horses is a subject area that is becoming increasingly recognised in equine veterinary science. It is based on the principle that sees the horse's body as an integrated system where the animal's health and wellbeing depend on the balance and mobility of its anatomical structures, especially the muscles, joints and bones.

For what reason ?

• In prevention: to remove the dysfunctions before the animal compensates

• Purchase visit

• Follow-up of an aging horse (osteoarthritis, difficulty moving or getting up)

• Follow-up of a growing foal (lack of balance, foot problem, stoppage of growth or too fast)

• Follow-up of breeding mares (before/during/after gestation)

• Follow-up of breeding stallions

• Pre and post-operative follow-up

• Shock or traumatic event

• Lameness, stiffness, irregularity, body aches

• Sudden sensitivity (grooming, strapping, etc.)

• Behaviour change

• Digestive problems (yawning horse, diarrhea)

• Follow-up during pathologies :

  • Respiratory (emphysema, etc.) 

  • Dermatological (dermatitis, etc.)

  • Locomotor (headshaking, shivering, myopathy, etc.)

  • Orthopedic (tendinitis, back pain, laminitis, etc.)

  • Nervous (ataxia, wobbler..)

• Difficulties at work :

  • Curvature

  • To gather

  • Gait development

  • Change of feet, disuniting, landing jumps always on the same foot

  • Commitment, propulsion

  • Leg reaction

  • Tail Scavenge

  • Shortness of breath abnormally quickly

  • Stumble

  • Recurrent jumping faults (back/front)

  • Kick after jumps or for any request

What does a equine osteopathy session look like?

In osteopathy, every animal of every breed and every symptom are different. Moreover, all animals react differently to ailments. Just like in humans, every case encountered is different. However, an osteopathy session for horses generally proceeds as follows:

Initial evaluation: I start by discussing the animal's current ailments, behaviour and medical history with the horse owner. This helps me understand the context and specific concerns.

Observation: I watch the horse move, stop and sometimes in action, such as walking or trotting, to detect any signs of stiffness, limping or imbalance.

Examination: Gently using my hands, I will pat down the horse's different body parts, including the muscles, joints and bones to look for any areas of tension, pain or imbalance.

Treatment: Based on my observations and examinations, I will apply some gentle and precise techniques to re-establish balance and mobility in the horse'sbody. This may involve applying pressure, stretches and twists as well as other manual techniques.

Follow-up: After treatment, the osteopath will recommend specific exercises or changes to training routine to help maintain the horse's health and balance.

We will stay in regular contact to track your animal's progress. Naturally, I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.