Sky Equine & Canine Physiotherapy

08/06/2026

Hello everyone.

Just wanted to say that I am taking this coming week off work to get some well earned rest and recharge batteries.

I will respond to all messages on my return to work next Monday 15th June

Have a great week everyone

Kate xx

06/06/2026

I’ve just had the most amazing recommendation on my business page from Elodie following the sign off from the vet

I’m so grateful for a great bunch of clients

Thank you xx

06/06/2026

After the success with two further intensive physio and rehab cases now moving to maintenance levels, I will have the capacity to take on two more cases from end of June, early July.

As seen with many of my clients, my intensive packages help to give your horse the best possible chance of recovery and success. Since closing the yard last year, I have helped 5 intensive cases, all with great outcomes so I would love to keep helping more.

If you are facing the decision of rehabbing your horse from surgery or injury, then consider these packages. It can be a great investment for both your horse and you.

Vet consent would be required prior to starting any new plans

Drop me a message if you would like to discuss any plans for your horse.

Have a great weekend guys

Kate xx

06/06/2026

Well this week I heard from Billy’s owners with some incredibly good news… Billy has been signed off from his Kissing Spines operation to now be exercised under saddle.

To say that I am extremely happy is an understatement. I’ve been working with Billy and his owners since February and we always said that he would be a slower recovery through rehab as he was on the weaker side all round at the point of surgery. Pre surgery, he hadn’t been happy with ridden work but as with most things with horses it takes a while to narrow down the causes. As soon as it was known what was wrong, he had surgery and started his rehab journey.

From my point of view, I had to work to change his frame, his posture and way of going, whilst being mindful of the ISLD surgery he had.

After getting the consent from the vets to start rehab and intensive physio, I put the plans in place with his owners, ensuring that we were realistic about how much they could do and how much we could push Billy.

We took weekly pictures to keep track of his progress too. This is an important aspect for clients as times do get tough through rehab and it’s very easy to think you’re not making progress and begin to pull back on the exercises. For Billy’s owners, these pictures kept their motivation as they could see the changes from a different perspective.

Billy quite often would throw us curveballs and get little injuries and cuts along the way which needed time to heal too 🙈. Sometimes, I even struggled to tough him without him being grumpy with me but I managed to build trust from Billy and he allowed me to do what was needed.

Billy had weekly physio for around 3 months and then we started to pull back into more maintenance level treatments.

But here we are, 5 months on and Els is back on board and can finally begin ridden rehab which I think is where we will make the biggest impact on how he improves.

I want to say a massive thank you to Els and Becky for allowing me to help you and to trust the process of rehab. I couldn’t be happier for you guys to get the all clear to start ridden rehab

Billys frame and posture has completely changed and he’s learning to carry himself in much better ways. He has built muscle and strength all round and this should continue to improve going forward. To look at his back now, you would never know he has had back surgery - no scarring and no bumps!

Optimus Therapy Tech Lumina was used to aid back tension, reduce scarring and reduce inflammation
Farr and Pursey Equine vets for their excellent care and support throughout the process.

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30/05/2026

Good morning guys.

I’ve been meaning to post this update for some time but never got round to it.

You may recall back in February/March time, I brought you a very handsome boy called Tommy - an ex racer who is now in his teens. He was starting to struggle with ridden work and so his owner decided to get it investigated.

His vet concluded that he was slightly off behind and had an old injury in front that had been aggravated but gave me the go ahead to devise a rehab plan to strengthen his back which had started to lock up. At his new yard, Tommy was able to relax in himself more and was loving life again.

When I was putting together his rehab plan, I needed to protect his leg issues but allow him to start to use his back in an efficient way - this is hard as it takes out a lot of exercises.

Anyway, Tommy was moved to a yard where his owner Adele could get the support and help needed to implement this rehab plan. Tommy started to gain strength, soundness and was very happy with his new routine. The vet was regularly checking and decided that his back needed extra help so with the help of X-rays, and injections, his back relaxed.

The rehab process regained momentum and Tommy was able to carry his saddle again and take a rider 🥳. This was so lovely to see and really shows that following the plan and trusting the process, can make a real difference.

Tommy will remain on an intensive physio plan to ensure that he is relaxed and can build the muscle and strength in the right places and maintain efficient flexibility.

Watch this space with Tommy. 💕💕🏇

25/05/2026

Hi guys

Just a little update for upcoming appts this week. With the soaring temperatures, I have a duty of care to your horse and pony that my treatment won’t make them poorly if they are already struggling with the heat.

If you have treatments booked this week and you are at all worried about them, then please let me know and we will reschedule your appointment. No late notice cancellation fees will apply in this instance.

Doing a treatment can disrupt the circulatory system and other body functions and when the body is already in distress mode from the heat, a treatment can become very unpredictable for them. The last thing I want to do is harm your baby.

Especially if you think dehydration might be happening, we should absolutely reschedule.

Some Signs of dehydration and sun stroke / heat exhaustion -

* the skin pinch test shows the skin not returning to normal
* lethargy and not showing normal ‘happy and content’ signs
* being off food/hay
* drinking more than normal

There are other signs and you should consult your veterinarian for more information or if you are concerned at all

Your horse won’t appreciate the treatment and it also takes a toll on my body too so if you are concerned, please drop me a message and we can reschedule

Kate xx

22/05/2026

I think it’s time to ditch the winter boots and find my shorts!!!

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29/04/2026

Don’t forget Pegasus Pets Open day this Saturday

You may even spot a collar or two of mine!!!

🐾 PEGASUS PETS OPEN DAY IS HERE! 🐾
📅 THIS SATURDAY 2ND MAY | 10AM – 2PM

We’re going BIG… and everything is FREE 👇🔥

✂️ FREE doggy nail clipping –
📸 FREE pet & family portraits –
🎓 FREE dog training advice –
🎨 FREE kids face painting –
🥩 FREE dog food samples –
☕ FREE puppaccinos for your dogs 🐶

This is more than an open day…
It’s a full family day out 💥

Bring your dogs 🐕
Bring the kids 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
And come enjoy the best pet event in Aylesbury 🙌

📍 Manor Farm, Whitchurch

Tag someone you’re bringing with you 👇

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20/04/2026

Another action shot from treatments yesterday…. This time Sky Equine is treating a pony called Skye.

I have two ‘Sky’s’ that I treat and both are white ponies !!!

Had a great Monday all you lovely people 💕💕💕🐾🐾🐾🧲🧲🧲

18/04/2026

Caught in the action giving Johnny a treatment for Lois James Hart Dressage Training

He’s a very cheeky chappy but we’re making progress with loosening him off 🐎