Horses; When to seek help

Symptoms that may respond to McTimoney treatment. (Remember to always check with your vet first.)

• Unexplained deterioration in performance
• Unwillingness to move forward, refusals at jumps, inability to carry out lateral movements, inadequate hind limb impulsion
• An odd, irregular gait, dragging of one limb, stumbling, with no veterinary explanation
• Asymmetry, such as stiffness on one rein, disunited canter of uneven gait
• Unexplained behavioural changes, such as rearing, bucking or napping or eating and sleeping habits
• Uneven muscle development or atrophy
• Sore or odd backs, resistance to tacking up
• Uneven shoe wear
• Appearance of a head tilt or head shaking
• After a fall or accident
• Difficulty when going up and down inclines

What to expect from McTimoney treatment for your horse

Please note that it is a legal requirement that veterinary permission is obtained prior to any other practitioner treating your animal.

McTimoney treatment works alongside conventional veterinary care, correct shoeing and saddle fitting.

Initially your horse will be assessed and a detailed case history recorded along with a gait analysis. Any other relevant information is also recorded.

The whole of the animal is assessed during the treatment, focusing particularly on the musculoskeletal system. Vertebral and pelvic misalignments are felt for and areas of muscle tension and muscle wastage are worked on. Appropriate adjustments then take place in conjunction with precise and active stretches.

A whole treatment can last between 40 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the severity of the problem. The treatment is gentle and most horses react extremely positively and enjoy the treatment.

Specific after care advice will be discussed with you and any follow up treatment planned.

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