Physiotherapy for horses is about more than rehabilitation - it’s about recognising and understanding the connections between pain, movement, and behaviour.
With many years’ experience as a Chartered Physiotherapist, Sue Palmer combines clinical knowledge with a deep awareness of equine comfort, communication, and performance.
Her evidence-informed, hands-on approach helps horses move freely and feel comfortable today, while supporting long-term soundness and harmony in partnership.
Hands-on physiotherapy aims to reduce pain, prevent injury, restore mobility, improve strength, and guide safe rehabilitation.
Sue’s tailored sessions may help to:
A full musculoskeletal assessment - posture, gait, soft tissue balance
Skilled manual techniques: including soft tissue massage, stretching, joint mobilisation
A tailored exercise and maintenance programme
Ongoing monitoring, adjustment and owner education
- Regular clinics in Worcester
- Mobile service in the Stafford area
Whether you bring your horse to a clinic or Sue visits your yard, her goal is to restore comfort and empower you with a deeper understanding of your horse’s movement and well-being.
Physiotherapy is a regulated, science-based profession dedicated to restoring and maintaining movement, function, and performance.
In the animal world, that means assessing movement and applying evidence-based techniques, including manual therapy, exercise, and education, in collaboration with veterinary care.
Choosing a Chartered Physiotherapist ensures:
ACPAT and RAMP registrations are your assurance of professional quality and accountability.
Together, these credentials mean your horse’s treatment is always safe, evidence-based, and professionally accountable.
“The science gives us the framework. Experience, empathy, and curiosity help us apply it well.”
You can view Sue’s professional registrations here:
“"She turned my moody mare into a happy horse."”
Sue’s nomination for Your Horse’s Inspiration Award from Andrea Parry-Clarke“"This exciting collection of practical tips encourages the reader to look at life from their horse’s point of view, with unique hand drawn cartoons that have them giggling to themselves while they read."”
Staffordshire Outlook’s review of Sue’s fantastic book Helpful Horse Hints.“"Get your nose into one of these reads and grey January will be over in a flash"”
Horse and Hound listing “Understanding Horse Performance Brain, Pain, or Training?” as a recommended read AGAIN!“"Whether you are struggling with a training issue or want to improve your relationship with your horse, Sue Palmer’s wise words will help."”
Horse Magazine recommending “Understanding Horse Performance Brain, Pain, or Training?” as their book of the month in December 2016“"I definitely feel equipped to carry out this routine for my own horse now that I’ve seen the DVD, and recommend it as an easy, effective way to learn this new skill."”
Review of Sue’s DVD: Horse Massage for Horse Owners from the Horsemanship Magazine.“"We are trying to raise awareness to help protect the general public from unscrupulous practitioners."”
Sue as quoted in Frontline, raising awareness of chartered physiotherapists.Would you love to help your horse feel looser, more comfortable, and more connected?
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