Equine physical therapy – Pollyanna FitzGerald (Msc³, Bsc² (Hons), EBW, MMAA, MRAMP)

Treatment Benefits for Older Horses

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Jun 12, 2023Jun 6, 2023in Animal Chiropractic, Equine, Horse, Massage, MusculoskeletalLeave a comment

Short article on the benefits massage and McTimoney animal chiropractic can have on the older horse

Young Horses and Treatment

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon May 28, 2023May 28, 2023in Equine, Horse, Musculoskeletal, TreatmentLeave a comment

Short blog about why young horses should get treatment

Know your Equine Therapist

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Mar 13, 2023Feb 27, 2023in Animal Chiropractic, Equine, Exercises, Horse, Massage, McTimoney, Musculoskeletal, Rehabilitation, Veterinary PhysiotherapyLeave a comment

A brief bit of information about the different therapist that you might want to treat your horse

Track Systems and Movement

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Jan 25, 2023Jan 25, 2023in Biomechanics, Equine, Freedom, Forage, Friends, Horse, MusculoskeletalLeave a comment

You have probably heard about track systems in some form or another. They are often associated with horses or ponies that need dietary management for conditions such as equine metabolic syndrome or Cushing (PPID). While they are indeed a really…

New Service: McTimoney Animal Chiropractic

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Dec 16, 2022Dec 16, 2022in Animal Chiropractic, Bone, Canine, Dog, Equine, Horse, Massage, McTimoney, Musculoskeletal, Overuse injury, Rehabilitation, TreatmentLeave a comment

Pollyanna Equine Sports Therapy now offers animal chiropractic as part of its treatment package to animals

Long-lining: A forgotten art!

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022in Biomechanics, Exercises, Horse, Musculoskeletal, RehabilitationLeave a comment

Blog post about the advantages of long-lining

Trust in Horses

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Jan 4, 2022Jan 3, 2022in Exercises, Massage, Rehabilitation, TreatmentLeave a comment

Building trust with horses when treating them as a therapist.

Veterinary Consent: What is it all about?

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Nov 8, 2021Nov 8, 2021in Horse, Massage, Musculoskeletal, Overuse injury, Rehabilitation, TreatmentLeave a comment

Why is Veterinary consent needed to treat your horse?

Part Three: How to reduce overuse injuries in horses

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon Jun 3, 2021Jun 3, 2021in Biomechanics, Horse, Horse Pilates, Massage, Musculoskeletal, Overuse injury, Rider, TreatmentLeave a comment

Blog post on how to reduce the risk of overuse injuries in your horse. Including massage, rider weight, tack fit, surfaces

Part Two: Causes of Overuse injuries in horses

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon May 26, 2021Jun 3, 2021in Biomechanics, Horse, Massage, Musculoskeletal, Overuse injury, Rehabilitation, RiderLeave a comment

Factors that can cause overuse injuries in horses