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Wishing You a Warm and Joyful Christmas Season

By Sue Palmer on December 19, 2024

This blog shares warm Christmas wishes from Sue Palmer, The Horse Physio, highlights a 50% discount on the Horse Massage for Horse Owners course, and reflects on evidence-based horse care. From seasonal inspirations to advocating for compassionate equestrian practices, it's a reminder to cherish both our horses and ourselves this holiday season.

Teamwork, Welfare, and Lessons for Equestrians: Insights from Horse Care to Greyhound Racing

By Sue Palmer on December 12, 2024

This week we explore the importance of teamwork in equine care, advancements in competition welfare with the FEI noseband device, and lessons for equestrians from New Zealand’s greyhound racing ban.

The ABC of Horse Massage: Introducing “Horse Massage for Horse Owners”

By Sue Palmer on December 11, 2024

Think of this course as a recipe—a carefully crafted guide to help you understand and perform horse massage confidently. "Horse Massage for Horse Owners" is designed to make massage approachable, effective, and enjoyable for you and your horse. Written as an “ABC,” it starts with the essential ingredients—anatomy and technique—then blends them together into a structured routine that’s simple to follow.

Understanding the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram and the Journey Behind Harmonious Horsemanship

By Sue Palmer on November 21, 2024

Dr Sue Dyson’s Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram identifies 24 behavioural markers that can indicate discomfort. Our book, Harmonious Horsemanship, makes this science accessible, helping riders recognise pain and improve horse welfare. We’re committed to sharing this knowledge through education and welcome collaboration to make a difference for horses everywhere.

What are your values?

By Sue Palmer on November 14, 2024

Several years ago, I was asked to imagine my ideal life 20 years into the future. I couldn’t do it—perhaps I’m too much of a realist! That challenge, however, led me down a path of exploring self-development and discovering what truly matters to me. One day, everything clicked: my core values are connection, curiosity, and commitment. Understanding this has helped me appreciate why certain people are so special to me and has guided my interactions, like asking for honest feedback and valuing the effort given. Recognizing these values has enriched my life, and I hope they’ll guide my future decisions. What do you value most?

17.10.24 Behind the Scenes with Sue Palmer, The Horse Physio

By Sue Palmer on October 17, 2024

Continuing the running theme, I was hugely excited to come across Helen Hall's online course, Troubleshooting Checklist for Walkers and Runners. I've listened to each of the three episodes of the Feel Better, Live More podcast, in which Helen chatted with Dr Rangan Chatterjee. This course was mentioned in the latest of these episodes. Oh my gosh, I'm so excited to include the exercises from this course in my daily routine! As a physio, my work encourages and allows the body's innate ability to self-heal.

Behind the scenes with Sue Palmer, The Horse Physio, 3.10.24

By Sue Palmer on October 3, 2024

One client this week was referred to me for physiotherapy following surgery. The vets have specifically asked me to focus on the horse’s core strength. I took a video of the exercises for the owner, and I’m grateful she’s allowed me to share them with you in a 20-minute video. If you’d like some core strength and postural stability exercises for your horse, you’ll find some in my short e-book...

No Mud, No Lotus

By Sue Palmer on April 14, 2024

I woke up to a negative review on my Facebook page and a particularly nasty personal message. It made no sense to me. I didn’t know who the lady was, and I didn’t understand what she was accusing me of. Thank goodness for my Facebook followers, who solved the mystery for me!

Why it matters who your friends are

By Sue Palmer on March 22, 2021

Think about the last time you chose a restaurant because it was packed with people, or bought a product because it had numerous positive reviews. This is an example of something called 'social proof', a psychological phenomenon that influences our decisions.