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Equine Physiotherapy
CHAPPS will provide an in-depth assessment of your horse to identify areas of dysfunction. This will include a detailed history taking from the owner and vet, gait and movement analysis and palpation of soft tissue and joints. Following this, treatment will be based on assessment findings. A risk assessment will be carried out prior to seeing your horse.

We offer yard visits across Surrey and West Sussex

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Muscular asymmetries or imbalances
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Dysfunctions in posture including head tilting, "cold backed" or “tucked up"
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Dysfunctions in movement including stiffness, disuniting, hollowing or lameness
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Pain secondary to lameness, illness, surgery or tack issues
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Post surgery
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Following diagnosis of a medical condition
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Behavioural changes including bucking, rearing, stopping at fences or changes in mood
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Difficulty with daily activities including walking up/down hill, rolling or getting up from lying down
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Decline or changes in performance
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Progressing through levels in training or competition
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Maintenance and performance
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Indications For Physiotherapy
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Postural asymmetries
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Movement dysfunction
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Pain or reactivity to being touched, tacked up or handled
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Limb lameness
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Joint stiffness
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Soft tissue injuries including muscle, ligament or tendon
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Osteoarthritis
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Post fracture or trauma
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Sacro-iliac disease
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Patella luxation
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Pelvic pain
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Kissing spines
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Post surgery

Common Conditions We Treat ​​​

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Soft tissue techniques including massage, myofascial release and trigger point release
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Joint mobilisations
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Joint manipulations under sedation (veterinary surgeon required)
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Stretching
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Exercise therapy including core strengthening, pelvic stability and home exercise programmes
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Neuromuscular rehabilitation including balance work and muscle activation
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Performance focused rehabilitation
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Electrotherapy including Hofmag (PEMF), H-Wave, laser and muscle stimulation
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Kinesio taping
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Education and advice for management​
Treatment Options
All treatment programmes will be tailored to the individual horse and may include a variety of the above treatments.​​We regularly speak to your team of vets, farrier, dentist and saddler to ensure a multidisciplinary approach and optimise outcomes.