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Megan Knights Equine groom and Rehab

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Megan Knights Equine groom and Rehab

BSc (Hons) in Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation with a decade of working in the industry.

08/04/2026

✨ Spaces Available From Next Week ✨

I now have availability for rehabilitation, conditioning, and freelance grooming services 🐎

Do you have a horse that:
• Is recovering from injury or needs rehabilitation?
• Is struggling with soreness, stiffness, or mobility?
• Would benefit from in-yard rehab rather than being sent away?

With 10 years’ experience in rehabilitation and a BSc in Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation, I offer tailored, professional care designed around your horse’s individual needs — all from the comfort of your own yard.

I also offer freelance grooming services, providing:
• High standards of care
• Reliability and attention to detail
• The reassurance that your horse is treated as if it were my own

For performance horses:
• Improving condition and muscle development
• Addressing muscle atrophy or asymmetry
• Supporting overall performance and wellbeing

📩 Message me for more details or to book a space
(Details below)

15/09/2025

✨ Long & Low — The Foundation of Relaxation ✨

One of the most beautiful sights in training is a horse stretching long and low. 🐴💛 This posture isn’t just pretty — it’s incredibly beneficial:

✅ Encourages Relaxation – Helps release tension in the topline and mind.
✅ Builds Strength – Engages the core and stretches the back and neck.
✅ Improves Connection – Encourages the horse to seek the bit softly and willingly.
✅ Promotes Balance – Prepares the horse to carry themselves more correctly.

14/09/2025

📚 8 Weeks of Correct Work = Visible Results 📚

This lovely mare arrived 8 weeks ago needing muscle, top line, and overall condition. Since then, she has been on a structured strengthening program designed to build her body evenly and prepare her for future work.

Her program included:
🔹 Polework – engaging the core and encouraging correct lifting through the back
🔹 Long Reining & Lunging – promoting self-carriage and straightness without the weight of a rider
🔹 Incline Work – developing hindquarter strength and pushing power
🔹 Correct Use of Training Aids – to guide, not force, correct posture
🔹 Nutritional Support – ensuring she had enough quality protein and calories to build muscle

In the before & after photos, you can see key changes:
✅ A developing top line and more equal muscle distribution
✅ A more balanced three-part body structure (front, middle, hindquarters)
✅ Improvement in her hind limb asymmetry
✅ A generally healthier, fitter, and more conditioned horse

Correct work takes time, but when we focus on building strength before asking for more advanced tasks, we set the horse up for long-term soundness and success. 💪🐴

12/09/2025

“Why Gait Analysis Matters During Rehab 🐎🔍”

When a horse is on a rehab or strengthening plan, their gait is one of the best indicators of how their body is coping. Your horse’s movement tells a story about their muscles, joints, and nervous system — and small changes can be the first sign of discomfort, weakness, or compensation.

As workload gradually increases, it’s normal for their movement to feel different at first as their body adapts. But this is exactly why regular gait checks are so important:

✅ Medial–lateral swing – are the legs tracking straight?
✅ Stride length & rhythm – is one side shortening?
✅ Symmetry – is one side working harder?
✅ Pelvis & back engagement – are they stepping under and using their back correctly?

Monitoring these elements helps you spot subtle issues early, adjust the plan if needed, and keep progress safe and effective.

And remember — rehab works best when it’s a team effort. Your vet, farrier, chiropractor/osteopath, sports therapist, and rehab specialist all play a role in keeping your horse comfortable, balanced, and moving correctly. When everyone is on the same page, you give your horse the best possible chance at a full, successful recovery. 💪🐴

10/09/2025

🌅 Late-evening long rein sessions 🌧️
The nights are starting to draw in, and tonight’s sunset made our session extra special. This boy headed out on his usual long rein — around the fields, up and down the hills — and it’s such a great way to:

🐎 Stretch and engage his core
🐎 Build hind limb symmetry
🐎 Develop overall muscle strength

It also gives him something new to think about, keeping his mind active and his routine fresh. We always finish with his prescribed stretches, carefully chosen to target the muscles he needs to develop most. 💪✨

23/08/2025

✨ Using training aids in equine rehab can be an incredible way to support your horse’s recovery and overall development. When used correctly, they don’t just help the horse heal — they actively build strength, improve posture, and encourage correct movement patterns that carry over into ridden work.

💪 Training aids are especially useful for:
• Building the topline: Encouraging the horse to lift through their back and engage the abdominal muscles, creating a stronger and more balanced frame.
• Improving hindlimb symmetry: Supporting even use of both hind legs, which is vital in rehab after injury or imbalance.
• Encouraging even muscle development: Preventing one-sidedness and helping the horse grow stronger in a symmetrical way.
• Promoting stretching and suppleness: Allowing the horse to lower their head and neck, release tension, and swing through the back.
• Enhancing balance and coordination: Especially important for horses relearning how to move correctly after time off or injury.
• Boosting overall fitness: Supporting both cardiovascular health and muscular strength in a controlled, safe way.

🧰 Common training aids include:
• White rope systems: Encourage correct engagement of the hindquarters and a rounder outline.
• Pessoa systems: Work the whole body by engaging the topline and encouraging a natural head carriage.
• Side reins: Promote steady contact and consistency, helping the horse understand where to carry themselves.
• Bungees and elastic aids: Allow softer, more elastic support, giving the horse guidance without rigidity.
• TheraBand: Helps improve balance, stability, and core engagement, supports proper posture, encourages symmetrical muscle development, and aids in safe, progressive strengthening.

🌟 Every horse is different, so the choice of aid — and how it’s adjusted — should be tailored to the horse’s stage of rehab, fitness level, and comfort. When used thoughtfully, these tools can play a key role in not only bringing a horse back from injury but also in creating a stronger, more balanced athlete for the future.

21/08/2025

✨ Rehab Journey Update ✨
This lovely mare is out hand-walking as part of her new rehab plan. After a recent bone scan, her hocks, SI, and left front fetlock were flagged, and we’ve started the process of medicating those areas.

Right now, she’s building up her walking time gradually, and soon we’ll begin introducing poles into her routine. From there, her program will steadily progress and eventually bring her back into ridden work.

Rehab is never one-size-fits-all — every plan shifts and adapts depending on the horse’s individual needs. Patience, consistency, and careful management are key to helping them return stronger and happier. 💪🐴

19/08/2025

✨ Keeping our golden oldies strong, supple, and happy ✨

Working with an elderly horse doesn’t just mean slowing down—it means training smarter. 🐴💪

Today we used long reins + pole work to target:
✔️ Topline muscles – encouraging stretch and lift through the back
✔️ Hind end engagement – activating glutes and hamstrings for balance and power
✔️ Overall longevity – keeping joints mobile and the body strong without the weight of a rider

Why this works:
🔹 Long reining allows the horse to move freely in balance while still receiving guidance.
🔹 Ground poles encourage careful foot placement, core engagement, and a more lifted stride.
🔹 Low-impact but highly effective for maintaining condition, even in senior horses.

A consistent routine like this keeps older horses feeling youthful, strong, and engaged—both in body and mind.

05/06/2025

Making sure your horse has the highest standard of care is always the main priority! Catering for every horses varying needs. And working closely with the owner to get the best possible results!

16/05/2025

Spaces for freelance grooming and rehab available from next week. Feel free to contact me for any queries.

15/05/2025

Lovely session with this beautiful little show horse. A plan has been made for this lovely boy to strengthen him and show more presence in his movement. Consisting of ridden work, long reining, pole work and lunging with a Pessoa and white rope. Finished of with regular stretches 💪

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