Uncategorized 6 - The Horse Physio - Sue Palmer

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The role of stretching

By Sue Palmer on December 2, 2023

In conclusion, stretching is a valuable practice for both humans and horses. Incorporating regular stretches into your equine's routine can promote flexibility, prevent injuries, and enhance overall performance. Whether you choose static, dynamic, or a combination of both, doing stretches with your horse will not only benefit their physical well-being but also deepen your bond and partnership with them. So, let's embrace the power of stretching and unlock the full potential of our equine companions.

Observations during showjumping warm-up

By Sue Palmer on March 12, 2023

Alternatively, I could say that I was promoting the concept that comfortable horses are ‘happy’ athletes and providing evidence that they are likely to perform better than horses experiencing discomfort. I also had the opportunity to spend several hours watching the warm-up arena for the showjumping competitions and was struck by a number of observations, some of which I will discuss.

Why does my horse need physio?

By Sue Palmer on January 6, 2023

Why does my horse need physio? Back pain? Bad behaviour? ACPAT and RAMP registered equine Physiotherapist Sue Palmer shares a testimonial from a client, spelling PHYSIOTHERAPIST.

100 Handy Hints on Horsemanship: One

By Sue Palmer on December 30, 2022

Never be afraid to ask questions of the people you’ve chosen to work with you and your horse. There is no such thing as a stupid question,

30.12.22 Is My Horse Faking It?

By Sue Palmer on December 30, 2022

“Being more sensitive to pain than another horse is not a character flaw, but a real and lived experience. Indeed, there is no logical reason for a horse to exaggerate their pain. In fact, quite the opposite is true. Horses, as prey animals, are evolutionarily designed to minimise their suffering and make accommodations to mask their lameness. Horses who showed their weakness were more likely to be tonight’s dinner for the next predator, and thus have no opportunity to pass those wimpy genes on to their offspring and to future generations.”

23.12.2022 The Iconic Sound of the Whip???

By Sue Palmer on December 23, 2022

At my son’s school Christmas concert, the older kids in the orchestra were playing ‘Sleigh Ride’ by Leroy Anderson. I have to say, they played beautifully! At the start, the conductor announced the piece, adding “Listen out for the iconic sound of the whip.”...

17.12.2022 Vote for World Horse Welfare

By Sue Palmer on December 17, 2022

You may remember that, thanks to wonderful supporters like you, we won £12,000 in this year’s SEIB Giving Charity Award, which was brilliant news – but now we need your help again! Could you spare a minute to nominate us for SEIB’s 2023 Charity Award?

16.12.2022 Excerpt from ‘Understanding Horse Performance: Brain, Pain or Training?’

By Sue Palmer on December 16, 2022

From Chapter 12: Does your horse score 10/10 for comfort?... Since none of us can possibly know everything (and if someone claims that they do, perhaps they are not the right person to be working with), one priority is to point people in the direction of the right help. The trick is to know when and how to do that, and where to point them. I sincerely hope this book will help, for the sake of ridden horses throughout the world.

14.12.2022 If You’d Kept Your Mouth Shut…

By Sue Palmer on December 14, 2022

“Si tacuisses, philosophus mansisses” is a quote often attributed to the Latin philosopher Boethius of the late fifth and early sixth centuries. As literally as possible, it means “If you had been silent, you would have remained a philosopher”. Less literally, it’s generally used as “If you’d kept your mouth shut, I might have thought […]

12.12.202 Survey Respondents Needed

By Sue Palmer on December 12, 2022

Survey respondents needed: “Understanding the management, ownership, population and welfare of horses, ponies, donkeys and their hybrids across England and Wales” This research project has been commissioned to find out more about the use and care of horses across England and Wales. Specifically, we are interested in the supply and demand for horses in these […]

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