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Zoe MSc Veterinary Physiotherapist @Fit-Pet Physio
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"Helping dedicated active dog owners to optimise their dogs health and fitness so that they can live a long and happy life"
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8 Reasons why you need to start having lessons on a mechanical horse
Knowing where your own imbalances are and being able to work on the mechanical horse that moves consistently can help you learn how to

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Jan 293 min read
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When is enough, enough?- Have I done enough training?
Is there such a thing as too much training or spending too much time exercising your pets?

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May 4, 20223 min read
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The secrets behind getting your horse competition fit
The summer competition season is fast approaching and whether you have big dreams of making it to HOYS or just want to get to your first ever horse competition you have to ensure that both you and your horse are ready. But where do you start?

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Mar 31, 20223 min read
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5 Steps to prepare your pet for vet physiotherapy
Perhaps what’s holding you back from getting your pet vet physiotherapy is not knowing how they will react, will they enjoy it, will they be scared?

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Jul 20, 20212 min read
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What do vet physios do for our pets?
Maybe you’re toying with the idea of getting vet physio for your pets or perhaps you’ve never heard of vet physio before?
Maybe you’re toying with the idea of getting vet physio for your pets or perhaps you’ve never heard of vet physio before?

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May 26, 20213 min read
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Which bridle, girth or harness is right for my pet?
An anatomical bridle is designed to avoid the infraorbital and mental foramen and the temporomandibular joint. But what are these things?

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May 18, 20213 min read
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BEST Yorkshire Riding Routes
SO what are the 3 BEST horse riding routes in Yorkshire?

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May 11, 20212 min read
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How long does a horse warm-up take?
Warming up an older horse or warming up an arthritic horse takes longer than warming up for dressage of jumping for example and each warm-up needs to be tailored to the horse you have in front of you, which we all know can change from day to day

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Apr 28, 20213 min read
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Best training aids for horse
Pessoa training aid is one of the most common training aid and the only training aid I have ever seen a vet recommend. The Pessoa works on a pulley system that connects the hindlimbs to the head and can be used with either poll, bit or girth attachments or a combination of all 3.

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Apr 21, 20214 min read
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How to get started training your horse for dressage: How are dressage horse's trained?
Under British Dressage rules any horse and rider combination wishing to compete must be fit and competent.
So that’s exactly where we are going to start, making sure your horse is fit to train and compete as the British Dressage rules also state that your horse should only undergo training that they are physically capable of.

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Mar 17, 20212 min read
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Does my pet need a chiropractor or veterinary physiotherapist?
When something isn’t quite right we as pet owners always know, right? But the hard part comes when we have to make a decision, how are we going to fix them? Or more acutely who do we want to fix them or who is the best person to fix them?

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Mar 9, 20213 min read
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5 Simple Core Exercises for Dogs and Horses
Core strengthening and conditioning is a key part of any dog or horse's life and it is so often overlooked.

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Mar 2, 20213 min read
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Can Horse's Have vet Physio?
Can horse's have vet physio? And should they?
YES and YES!
I’m a firm believer that all pets should receive regular vet and vet physio sessions to keep them happy and healthy. But why?

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Jan 18, 20213 min read
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Fitness Plans for horses
One of the most common things I hear from equestrians is ‘How do I increase my horse's (insert body area here)?’. And my answer is almost always hacking with different surfaces and hills. This type of work is a full body work out and can be done ridden or in hand so really is suitable for all horses. This type of work increases joint motion, muscle mass and strength, core strength and stride length. What doesn’t it do right?!

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Jan 8, 20213 min read
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