CORE Equine Biomechanics

CORE Equine Biomechanics Core Equine Biomechanics is a veterinary-led equine practice specialising in lameness, gait analysis, chiropractic care, and spinal ultrasonography.
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Equine Veterinarian | Specialising in Gait Assessment, Chiropractic, Diagnostics & Performance

Dedicated to improving your horse’s mobility, strength, and well-being through targeted diagnostics, tailored management & chiropractic care. We help horses move, feel, and perform at their best—whether they’re preparing for competition or simply needing support to stay sound and comfortable. Our approa

ch is integrative and evidence-based, combining advanced diagnostic tools with functional assessment to identify the why, not just the where, of dysfunction.

📍 Servicing Victoria – Yarra Valley, Mornington, Kilmore, and surrounds
📅 Bookings include:
– General Consults
– Chiropractic
– Gait & Lameness Exams
– Pre-Purchase Exams

26/05/2026

Have you noticed your horse feeling stiff through the neck, heavier in the contact, harder to bend, or less comfortable in their work?

Neck discomfort can show up in different ways, and it is not always obvious from the ground.

With a thorough work-up and accurate diagnosis, management can be tailored to the individual horse. In selected cases, this may include ultrasound-guided treatment to precisely target specific cervical structures.

Have you ever left a vet appointment still not quite sure what's actually wrong with your horse?Cervical spine issues ar...
24/05/2026

Have you ever left a vet appointment still not quite sure what's actually wrong with your horse?

Cervical spine issues are one of the most commonly missed causes of poor performance, resistance and discomfort, and they can be really hard to visualise without seeing the anatomy up close.

The goal of every consultation is that you leave knowing exactly what's going on, where the problem is, and why it matters for your horse.

21/05/2026

Soft. Supple. Functional.

This is what healthy neck muscles should feel like, even in a horse in medium level work 5 days a week.

A good range of motion should feel easy and comfortable, with the neck able to bend, lift, lower and turn without bracing or resistance.

Excessive tension, firmness, or restriction is often a sign of stress, compensation or strain, rather than strength.

Questions about your horse? Get in touch to discuss an assessment.

Swapping canter leads or disuniting is not always simply a training issue.Changes in balance, coordination, hindlimb loa...
19/05/2026

Swapping canter leads or disuniting is not always simply a training issue.

Changes in balance, coordination, hindlimb loading, spinal function, or discomfort can all influence canter quality and consistency.

In some horses, recurring lead changes may be one of the earlier indicators that something is affecting comfort or performance.

Swapping canter leads or disuniting is not always simply a training issue.Canter quality is influenced by balance, coor...
19/05/2026

Swapping canter leads or disuniting is not always simply a training issue.

Canter quality is influenced by balance, coordination, strength, spinal function, hindlimb loading, and overall comfort through the body.

In some horses, recurring lead changes or difficulty maintaining a lead may indicate that further assessment is worthwhile, particularly if the issue is new, progressive, or associated with other performance changes.

Training, rider influence, saddle fit, strength, and musculoskeletal health can all contribute, which is why whole-horse assessment is important.

Prepurchase examinations are designed to help buyers better understand the horse they are purchasing.They are not about ...
17/05/2026

Prepurchase examinations are designed to help buyers better understand the horse they are purchasing.
They are not about “passing” or “failing” a horse, but rather assessing findings that may influence suitability, future management, performance expectations, or ongoing care.

During a prepurchase examination, veterinarians assess far more than obvious lameness alone, including movement, overall health, previous injuries or changes, and suitability for intended use.

Swipe through for some of the things vets commonly assess during a prepurchase examination.

14/05/2026

Ultrasound-guided injections allow precise treatment of targeted structures identified during assessment and imaging.

These procedures are commonly used in the management of selected musculoskeletal conditions affecting comfort, movement, and performance.
Imaging guidance helps improve accuracy and ensures treatment is directed exactly where it is intended.

Careful assessment, accurate diagnosis, and precision-guided treatment planning all play an important role in modern equine sports medicine.

12/05/2026

POV: performance starts at the foot.

High-quality foot radiographs help us assess structures that play an important role in comfort, movement, and long-term soundness. They can help evaluate coffin joint changes, hoof balance, pedal bone position, and the critical structures at the back of the foot in the navicular region.

Good imaging supports clearer farriery, implement rehabilitation plans and guide performance management.

Clear information leads to better decisions.

Not all pain looks obvious. In many horses, the body initially adapts to discomfort through subtle compensation patterns...
07/05/2026

Not all pain looks obvious.

In many horses, the body initially adapts to discomfort through subtle compensation patterns designed to maintain movement and reduce stress on the painful area.

During these early stages, horses may simply feel “not quite right” rather than overtly lame. Over time, these movement adaptations can become more established.

Increased sensitivity and negative nervous system changes (maladaptive neuroplastic changes) may contribute to persistent discomfort, altered movement patterns, and chronic pain.

This month’s newsletter explores:
• Neurological vs orthopaedic movement problems
• Subtle lameness and compensation patterns
• Why whole-horse assessment matters when horses feel uneven, weak behind, or inconsistent under saddle

Understanding how pain and movement patterns evolve over time is an important part of recognising subtle lameness early and supporting long-term soundness and performance.

29/01/2026

PSA to clients:
Please train your horses to step neatly into the chiro box 😂
When your horse hails the mounting block like a taxi 🚕
10/10 for this clever boy 🙌🏼

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Eltham, VIC
3095

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