Guest Blog 3 - The Horse Physio - Sue Palmer

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Can hindlimb proximal suspensory desmopathy be treated surgically and a horse continue to compete?

By Sue Palmer on December 11, 2022

Proximal suspensory desmopathy, the technical term for injury to the top of the suspensory ligament, is a common cause of hindlimb lameness or poor performance in horses from all equestrian sports, including general purpose horses. The most successful long-term treatment is a surgical procedure

10.12.2022 Should I operate if my horse has kissing spine?

By Sue Palmer on December 10, 2022

I am sharing an in-depth blog on this subject on 13th December 2022 at www.thehorsephysio.co.uk, so for more detailed information, put that date in your diary. But because it’s a question that I come across so often, and a subject that I am so passionate about, I thought I would share one simple piece of […]

Does Your Horse’s Crooked Tail Carriage Mean Anything?

By Sue Palmer on November 19, 2022

A Guest Blog By Dr Sue Dyson, VetMB PhD A crooked tail carriage – does this mean anything? Sue Dyson, sue.dyson@aol.com A horse’s tail is effectively an extension of the thoracolumbosacral region (the back). A normal horse ‘carries’ the tail, so the dock region is variably arched upwards, rather than being clamped to the buttocks, […]

18.10.2022 Jan and Rebel (29)

By Sue Palmer on October 18, 2022

A Guest Blog By Jan Daley The Husband, without whose support, tolerance and good humour my crazy schemes wouldn’t even be pipe dreams, has his own passion. Long distance hikes. 20+ miles (yes, I know!!!). In his early 20s, he completed his Mountain Leadership Training, and it has been his dearest wish for years to […]

15.10.2022 Sam and Rabbit

By Sue Palmer on October 15, 2022

A Guest Blog by Sam Ireson Good morning guys, hope you are all well? It feels like Autumn has well and truly hit us now. Rabbit is being a good boy and not getting too fluffy, so I’m able to hold off clipping him for a bit longer. It’s been quite a quiet month this […]

13.10.2022 The influence of saddle fit for the rider

By Sue Palmer on October 13, 2022

A Guest Blog By Dr Sue Dyson Sue Dyson sue.dyson@aol.com Having recently returned from a fantastic riding safari in the Masai Mara, Kenya, when we were riding for up to 7 hours per day, I thought it was relevant to consider the fit of saddles for riders and the potential importance for rider comfort and […]

4.10.2022 Jan and Rebel (28)

By Sue Palmer on October 4, 2022

A Guest Blog By Jan Daley Whilst the world has raged at covid restrictions, Brexit, the related Northern Ireland protocol (which, to my limited understanding, increases beyond reasonable the paperwork for, and restricts movement of, goods, people, animals, and everything else between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and NI and the rest of […]

Jan and Rebel (Rule 27)

By Sue Palmer on September 18, 2022

A Guest Blog By Jan Daley RDACD Grades 3&4 Carriage Driving and Horse Care: passed! Eileen Cornish, head of DRA Carriage Driving, assessed and was happy for me to begin working towards single driver, ie lose the dual control reins, and drive from the bit by myself. All exciting stuff!, and I enjoyed the experience […]

12.9.2022: Hilary, Max, and Zen

By Sue Palmer on September 12, 2022

A Guest Blog by Hilary Moses June I’d been looking forward to starting to compete Zen with his Prelim music, so the first weekend in June saw us off to do just that. Dressage to music is my big love, and a lot of work (on and off Zen) has gone into making his Prelim […]

8.7.2022 Sam and Rabbit

By Sue Palmer on September 10, 2022

A Guest Blog by Sam Ireson Another month has gone by, and how quickly this year is going. I am very pleased to say I am now back on board and absolutely loving my time riding Rabbit. I am pleased to say I appear to have come back from my break actually riding better than […]

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