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The stable journal

Practical horse care, explained simply.

Clear, owner-friendly advice on the questions Grace hears most. The kind of thing that helps you spot a problem early and keep your horse moving well between visits.

Back pain

Horse back pain: signs, causes and how physiotherapy helps

The signs to watch for, the common causes including kissing spines and a cold back, and how a vet and physiotherapist work together.

Recognising issues

Signs your horse needs a physiotherapist

The signs worth an assessment, and how to tell a real problem from normal training soreness.

Pricing

How much does equine physiotherapy cost in Ireland?

A visit is €75. What that includes, and when a horse genuinely needs more than one session.

Working with your vet

Vet or physio: who do I call first?

The simple rule for when your horse feels off, and how physiotherapy works alongside your vet.

Qualifications

How to choose a qualified equine physiotherapist in Ireland

Equine physio is loosely regulated here. The three questions to ask before anyone touches your horse.

What to expect

What happens during a physiotherapy visit?

From the first conversation to the written report, what a session actually involves.

Frequency

How often does my horse need physiotherapy?

When repeat visits are genuinely needed, and when one is enough. No upselling.

Evidence

Is equine physiotherapy evidence-based?

How physiotherapy differs from a chiropractor or bodyworker, and what the science actually supports.

Between visits

Three simple stretches to do with your horse

Owner-friendly exercises that build suppleness and a stronger topline, done safely between visits.

Rehabilitation

Bringing a horse back from time off, the right way

How paced, vet-led rehabilitation rebuilds strength after time off without risking a setback.

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