Pegasus Veterinary Physiotherapy

17/07/2025

Honestly within seconds of getting my laptop out, this one is on my knee. Doing reports after a full day of treating dogs.

If you’re waiting for reports they will hopefully be with you by Monday!

16/07/2025

🐴🐶 Exciting News! We’re Now Offering Availability for Equine & Mobile Canine Clients! 🎉

📅Our next availability
Tuesday 5th August
Thursday 7th August

Are you looking for personalized, convenient care for your beloved horses and dogs? We’ve got you covered!

🌟 Why Choose Us?

✅ Flexible, on-the-go appointments tailored to your schedule
✅ Expert care for your horses and dogs from experienced professionals
✅ Comfortable, stress-free visits for your furry and four-legged friends
✅ State-of-the-art mobile equipment for optimal health and wellness

Don’t wait—slots are filling fast! Book now and give your animals the care they deserve, right where they are.

📞 Contact us today to schedule your appointment or learn more. Let’s make your animals’ health our top priority! 🐴🐕

☎️07792130053

16/07/2025

Anyone care to hazard a guess what breed of dog left all this behind at BodyRestore Animal Physiotherapy this week?

Answer in the comments!

15/07/2025

I think I’m going to do a competition for droopiest lip during a treatment 😂. The current winner is Bobby (the last picture). He loves his treatments and his lip isn’t the only thing he drops to show me how relaxed he’s getting 🫣😅

Does your horse get a droopy lip when they’re relaxed? Have you got any pictures from past treatments you want to put into the running? Drop them below 👇🏻 ❤️

12/07/2025

I gave duke an apple ice pop today to help him in this heat and I think he liked it 😂. How have you helped your animals stay cool in this heat?

11/07/2025

As the hosepipe ban comes into effect throughout much of Yorkshire, please remember you CAN hose your animals down for welfare reasons.

This weekend is going to be another hot one, please don’t worry about using your hosepipe to cool your horses or dogs, especially if they are suffering from the heat.

Stay safe and cool this weekend guys ❤️.

10/07/2025

How cute are these guys!

Eric and Ted come to BodyRestore Animal Physiotherapy for maintenance physio and I had the pleasure of treating them this week! They are both the sweetest little guys and absolutely love having their physio and coming for cuddles.

We have some appointments next week in Bradford and I have limited appointments mobile in and around South Yorkshire.

Message to get booked in!

09/07/2025

This is why your animals are happy to see us. We make the feel good ❤️

Recent research shows that oxytocin—often called the “bonding” or “feel-good” hormone—is released in response to certain types of touch, including therapeutic techniques like massage and myofascial release. While oxytocin is known for fostering relaxation and emotional connection, it also plays a key role in promoting healing and supporting tissue repair.

In horses, oxytocin release can:
• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Promote a sense of safety and trust
• Strengthen emotional bonds
• Modulate pain
• Enhance the body’s ability to rest, digest, and repair

Massage therapy that uses calm, intentional touch can help stimulate oxytocin, supporting both the physical and emotional well-being of the horse.

All bodywork is not equal.

https://koperequine.com/massage-with-myofascial-release-for-building-self-confidence/

https://koperequine.com/heres-a-list-of-things-you-may-not-yet-know-about-massage/

04/07/2025

Two very sleepy boys during their treatments this morning 😍.

Lovely to see horses respond to treatment and relax while I’m working on them ❤️.

Raven’s owner said she’d never seen him so chill before which made my heart happy 🌟

Message to book in and get your horse feeling zen 🧘‍♀️

04/07/2025

Don't blame your saddle fitter!

I think we can all say that our roller coaster climate is becoming increasingly difficult to keep our horses happy and healthy especially when it come to gut health. We all get the warning signs of the flush of grass and sugar levels after long dry spells then rain..

This is not just effecting the horses but the saddle fits too...

* Is your saddle slipping to one side. Obviously this can be caused by multiple factors but please consider that this can be gut related where the horse is compensating for discomfort.

* Is your saddle slipping forward. We are seeing horses exploding into their saddles at the moment and changing shape rapidly. It could mean that your flocking or shims need altering.

*please also take into account that horses tend to brace into their thoracic region of the back if they are under any imbalance, or stress physically, mentally and emotionally and should be considered carefully if your saddle isn't feeling quite right!

Theses are some of the issues we are seeing constantly at this time of the year and need close monitoring....

Something we always say is "you can't controll the seasons but you can support the systems" and we feel this is so relevant at this time.

At LM, we are pride ourselves on being problems solvers with the horses wellbeing at the forefront! 💜

🌐lmsaddles.com

30/06/2025

Not sure he was too impressed with being hosed down but I think he felt better for it. Also had some nice grass in the shade after ❤️

How have you guys kept your animals (and yourselves!) cool today?

Thankfully the heat drops off a bit tomorrow and we’re even forcast some rain later in the week!

30/06/2025

I love this series that Victory Equine Services do! So informative at the visual aids are great for better explanation

Muscle Monday - Longissimus Dorsi

The LONG-issimus dorsi is the longest muscle in the equine body. Although this muscle is the largest and most well know muscle of the back, it extends from the sacrum all the way up to the C4 vertebrae in the neck.

--- Function ---
The longissimus dorsi originates at the sacrum, ilium (pelvis), and along each lumbar and thoracic vertebrae. The longissimus dorsi inserts along the transverse processes of the vertebrae and the tubercles of ribs. Because the longissimus dorsi connects to the dorsal and transverse processes of all of the back vertebrae, it is the most powerful extensor muscle of the back.

- When both sides of the longissimus dorsi engage together, the spine is extended.

- When one side engages, the spine is flexed laterally.

- The longissimus dorsi also stabilizes the spinal column and transmits energy during movement.

This is one of the primary muscles to consider when fitting a saddle. Unlike the thin trapezius, which acts as more of a shoulder muscle, the longissimus dorsi is a large back muscle that can bear the weight of a saddle. I'll show a visual of this in the next post.