About Me

I am fully insured for my professional work, with my equine osteopathy covered through Beazley Solutions Limited and my freelance riding work insured through SEIB Insurance Brokers.

Having worked with horses for over 10 years across a wide range of disciplines, I have developed a strong understanding of horses not only from a clinical perspective but also from years of practical, hands-on experience.

My background has taken me across many areas of the equine industry, both in the UK and Australia, working with horses across disciplines including eventing, showjumping, dressage, polo, western cattle work, young horse development and rehabilitation. This experience has given me an understanding of just how different the physical demands placed on each horse can be, from a young horse beginning their ridden career to an established competition horse performing at a higher level.

Alongside my practical experience, I hold a BScHons in Equine Sports Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Equine Functional Osteopathy. My education has allowed me to combine an understanding of equine anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology and performance with the principles and hands-on practice of equine osteopathy.

My Approach to Equine Osteopathy

My approach is founded on the core principles of osteopathy. Looking at the horse as a whole rather than simply treating the area where tension or restriction presents.

The body doesn't work as a collection of separate parts. Joints, muscles and fascia work together to create movement, and a restriction or change in one area can influence how the horse uses the rest of their body. This is why I consider the wider picture when assessing each horse, including their movement patterns, muscle development, previous injuries, training, workload, discipline and any changes the rider or owner may have noticed.

My approach also considers the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and the wider systems of the body, rather than viewing joints, muscles and fascia in isolation. The nervous, respiratory, digestive, circulatory, reproductive, lymphatic, endocrine and integumentary systems all interact with the musculoskeletal system and can influence the way the body functions as a whole.

My experience as both an equine osteopath and rider plays an important role in this approach. I understand the demands we place on horses through training and competition, but also how subtle changes can feel from the saddle before there is necessarily an obvious problem on the ground.

Rather than applying the same treatment to every horse, each assessment and treatment is tailored to the individual in front of me. My aim is to identify areas of restriction and compensation, understand why they may have developed and support more comfortable, balanced and efficient movement.

Supporting the Individual Horse

I work with horses at all stages of their lives and careers, from young horses developing strength and balance, leisure horses and older horses through to competition horses and those undergoing rehabilitation.

For me, equine osteopathy isn't simply about responding when something goes wrong. It can also form part of a proactive approach to maintaining mobility, supporting the horse through changes in workload and helping owners better understand how their horse's body is coping with the demands placed upon it.

Ultimately, my goal is to combine professional knowledge, hands-on osteopathic treatment and genuine horsemanship to provide an individual approach to every horse I work with — supporting comfortable movement, long-term function and helping each horse perform at their best, whatever that may look like for them.