Equicantis

The Business & Rehab System for Animal Physical Therapists. All your business admin and exercise prescription on one platform!

30/05/2026

Equine Exercise of the Week: Pectoral Stretch

This stretch can help improve flexibility through the pectoral muscles and shoulder region, encourage range of motion through the forelimb, reduce muscular tension, and support comfortable movement through the front end. It can also help promote symmetry and body awareness.

Stand at the side of the horse and lift the foreleg as if you were picking the foot out. Place your inside hand against the inside of the elbow and gently apply outward pressure, moving the elbow slightly away from the body to increase the stretch through the pectoral muscles. Hold gently for a few seconds if advised by your therapist, then place the foot back on the floor.

The movement should remain slow and controlled, working within your horse’s comfort and never forcing the stretch.

29/05/2026

Where do you work?

Whether you're mobile or clinic based, we all love the flexibility to be able to work on the move!

That's why our software works on all devices.
Mobile
Tablet
Laptop
Desktop
It's up to you!

All your business admin and client info is safely and securely stored.
Ready for you to access in the way that suits you at any time, anywhere.

27/05/2026

Still using notepads and handwriting reports?

There is a better way.

Equicantis is the business & rehab system for animal physical therapists.

One bit of software to replace all those notes and paperwork and streamline how you work.
Equicantis is web-based and works on all devices. Whether you're out and about or at your desk, all you need is Wi-Fi and you can access session reports, exercise plans and everything you need.

Get in touch to try it out with a two week, free trial.

23/05/2026

Canine Exercise of the Week: Standing Square on Blocks

This exercise can help improve balance, proprioception (body awareness), core stability, postural control, and controlled weight shifting. Adding a front paw lift further challenges stability and encourages engagement through the trunk and limbs.

Place your blocks on a non slip surface, far enough apart to encourage a good square stand. You may need to adjust the distance a few times to find the correct position for your dog. Encourage your dog to step onto the blocks, with the front feet on one block and back feet on the other. They should be able to comfortably hold a good square stand position.

Once settled, ask for a front paw lift, hold for a few seconds, then release and repeat as advised by your therapist.

Focus on quality rather than duration, ensuring your dog remains balanced and comfortable throughout the exercise.

21/05/2026

Did you know we recently won the High Sheriff of Cheshire's Enterprise Award for Innovation!

This award is a testament to the continued work, development and innovation we do to support hundreds of animal physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, massage therapists and bodyworkers worldwide.

If you're one of them, thank you!

We couldn't keep improving, innovating and adding new features without the ongoing support of our loyal subscribers.

And there's more to come.

We've got some great plans in the pipeline and we can't wait to share them with you all soon!

19/05/2026

There's something we don't talk about nearly enough.

We're a family-run business.
A husband and wife team.

A practising musculoskeletal equine therapist and a software developer.

It's our combined knowledge, experience, and expertise that make Equicantis so special.

We're involved in every aspect of the business, even as it's grown. We don't white-label or outsource the development of the software. It's all in-house.

The chances are that if you have a question or a technical request, one of us will actually deal with it.

If you ever have any questions about our software and how it could help you run your business, do get in touch!

16/05/2026

Equine Exercise of the Week: Canter to Halt

Ask your horse for an indirect downward transition from a working canter to a square halt, holding the halt for 5 seconds before moving off again. This can begin as a progressive exercise by first working on canter to walk and gradually building towards canter to halt. Repeat in different places around the arena or whilst out hacking to encourage responsiveness in varied environments.

This exercise helps improve hindquarter engagement, balance, coordination and self-carriage, encouraging your horse to carry more weight behind rather than falling onto the forehand. It also develops responsiveness to the aids, improves straightness and square halts, and encourages focus and attention through varied work.

14/05/2026

We know how overwhelming the juggle of clients, appointments and reporting can be.
Equicantis aims to change that by reducing time spent on admin and helping animal therapists to feel more organised and in control.

We could talk about the features and how they help you be more efficient, look more professional and take control of your workload, but sometimes our clients just sum it up perfectly for us!

Here's what Hannah Cox has to say about the positive impact it has had on how she runs her business.

12/05/2026

Did you know we have three subscription options for animal therapists?

🧑‍🎓Our student and graduate plan
🐎🐕 Lite - which focuses on our extensive exercise library of plans for equine and canine practitioners
💻🐾🐴 Pro - our complete business and rehab system

Not sure which you need?
Scroll through to find out about each plan.

Get in touch for a demo or free 2 week trial.

09/05/2026

🐾 Canine Exercise of the Week: Push Ups / Tricep Dip with Raised Hindlimbs

Have your dog place their back legs onto a stable platform, with their front legs on the floor or a lower platform, ensuring the surface is non-slip. Using a treat, encourage your dog to lower their head forward and down to create a controlled bend through the elbows, then guide their head back up. Avoid lowering the head too far, as this can cause the front legs to drop fully to the floor. Repeat as instructed by your therapist.

This exercise helps strengthen the triceps, shoulders, chest and core muscles while encouraging controlled elbow flexion and improved forelimb stability. It can also support balance, posture, weight shifting and body awareness, making it a great addition to conditioning and rehabilitation programmes.

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Chester
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https://www.equicantis.com/

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