Beth Roberts Veterinary Physiotherapy

22/07/2026

💐Happy July! Business update:

As some of you will know Beth Roberts Veterinary Physiotherapy has been undergoing some updates.
📧So, for referrals and inquiries, our new email is [email protected]

↗️And our new web address is
https://www.bethrobertsveterinaryphysiotherapy.com

Keep an eye out for more updates and exciting things coming over the next few months!

Beth Roberts Equine Physiotherapy, a mobile equine physiotherapy business covering areas across South Devon.

12/07/2026

A good read, but also a great article to highlight the importance of a multi professional team to optimise our horses welfare 🤍

‘Owners need to take some responsibility’: calls for equestrians to do their ‘homework’ when choosing who treats their horse - read full story below...

09/07/2026

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There has been a significant milestone for Veterinary Physiotherapy today.

Earlier today, DEFRA published “Our vision for a thriving veterinary sector” – proposals for the biggest reform of veterinary regulation since 1966. Veterinary Physiotherapists are named explicitly within the plans, alongside veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and other allied veterinary professionals, as part of a new statutory licence to practise framework.

This is a direct response to the consultation NAVP, and our colleagues at other representative bodies, submitted evidence to earlier this year. It reflects years of work across our profession to build the standards, governance and clinical rigour that regulation demands.

There is more detail to follow, and more work ahead as the framework takes shape. NAVP will be engaging closely with RAMP, AHPR, DEFRA and the new regulator throughout this process, and we will keep our members informed at every stage.

For now, this is a moment to recognise how far Veterinary Physiotherapy has come, and how much further we can go with the statutory recognition our members’ training has always deserved.

National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists

01/07/2026

I am back from a beautiful time away, and what a change to being in horse clothes or covered in dog hair! 🍾It was much needed but I am straight back to it: treating Sunday, CPD assignments for the last 3 days, getting more clients booked in.

If you are still waiting on a response, I am catching up on enquiries and do appreciate your patience. I’ll be in touch ASAP.💬

I have a few spaces left over July, but my availability has changed so if my main working days didn’t work for you before, please do get in touch.

🗓️I now have Fridays open to treat (although these are filled for the next three weeks) and then varying Saturdays and Sundays. Of course with the light evenings, evening sessions are back on the cards too!

Keep an eye out over the next few weeks, there’s been some hard work behind the scenes and exciting things coming. And don’t forget Beth Roberts Veterinary Physiotherapy now treats small animals too!

📞07754048988
📧[email protected]

20/06/2026

Out of office 20th-27th June 🗓️

Hey all. Just a reminder I will be out of office now until the 27th as I head to sunny Spain. (However I somehow think it may be even hotter weather here! ☀️)

I will catch up on messages and bookings once I am back.

Have a great week everyone! ✈️ and enjoy a pic of Marley while you’re here 💙

07/06/2026

☀️June sessions!🤲

I can’t believe we’re already in June! With that, competition season is well under way, workloads for some will have increased and routines have changed. ✈️ I will be away from 20th-27th of June, so if you are needing a session this month, get in touch to book before I go, or for when I am back.

📞07754048988
📧[email protected]

31/05/2026

☀️ Summer Safety Tips ☀️

Where is the best place for my horse to be when the weather is hot? 🥵🐴

This is a very difficult question to answer as there are so many factors to consider - mostly what facilities are available to the horse.

What requirements are needed for the horse in the field? ⛱

Your horse needs somewhere in their field that they can hide from the flies and the heat. If your field has no trees around it then a field shelter is the best option to enable your horse to cool themselves down whilst out in the field - there must be shade provided by some source. Water (as discussed yesterday!) is also another factor to consider as the horse will need constant access to fresh clean water.

What about stabling? 🏠

Stables can provide shelter from the heat of the day but at the same time the air in stables can become very stationary especially with poor ventilation. This can worsen breathing problems or just prevent your horse from cooling down. Well-designed stables have windows which will allow a draught to pass through the stable. Stables with poor ventilation will have more dust and cobwebs, the presence of lots of cobwebs in itself is not a problem, but it can let you know that the ventilation in your stable isn’t good. To help provide a breeze then fans can be used (safely obviously with no access to the horse!) to help draw in cooler air from outside the stable. Fans also help decrease flies as flies and midges struggle to fly in faster flowing air!

21/05/2026

☀️ When to treat in this heat ☀️

Many of you will be aware that temperatures are set to rise this weekend and over next week.
With that, some will be questioning whether sessions will still be going ahead.

With temperatures creeping up to 28 degrees, sessions WILL still be going ahead, but there are some amendments that need to be made.

Thankfully, the clinic is well ventilated and water temperatures can be adjusted as needed, so canine clients are all good.
For my equine clients, I just ask that there is a well ventilated area of shade to treat in.

During a session, no matter what treatment I am doing, whether it’s treadmill work, massage work or laser, circulation is increased. Additionally, we are moving lymph and manipulating tissue fluids and so it is so important to factor in the heat. All sessions will be tailored as appropriate.

Following treatment I advise (as always but even more so in hotter conditions):
💦animals have 24/7 access to fresh water
🌳animals have access to shade
💤animals are given a sufficient rest period
This will aid in tissue recovery post treatment and ensure animal welfare is being met.

I will be keeping an eye on temperatures, but if you have any concerns regarding a session this coming week, please do get in touch. 📞

28/04/2026

🔦Client spotlight 🔦

Today’s client spotlight focuses on the beautiful Dexter✨.

Back in October Dexter managed to fracture his pelvis. He presented mildly lame in a physio session and whilst palpating over him, some small bone chips were found on his right side tuber coxae. He was examined by the vet and x-rays confirmed suspicions. Thankfully the fracture was not on a joint, but it was important to give this injury time to heal 🕰️ .

With thorough, commendable, perseverance from his owner, daily Arc use and a strict rehabilitative exercise programme, Dexter has made a full recovery and is back doing what he loves.

Well done Chloe for your hard work, getting him back on track. I look forward to seeing what this year holds for you both. 🫶

26/04/2026

☀️Summer sunshine and exercise☀️

With the summer sunshine slowly coming through, I just wanted to write a post about exercising our animals in the heat.

The summer sun means many of us will wake the most of taking our dogs and horses to the beach🏝️ This is great fun and exercise but it is important to remember the soft sand is not always a common surface for them and puts additional tension on soft tissue structures including muscles, tendons and ligaments. Now I know many pets will love the beach but it is such a common cause of strains and overuse. So ensuring a gentle introduction, on lead or good walking warm up BEFORE having a blast around is key. Where possible keep to the more compact sand when moving at higher speeds as this provides more support and stability. The day following the beach, overuse stress on the body can be evident so allowing sufficient rest and recovery💤 is also essential, with turnout for our horses and controlled walking for our dogs.

🌡️Heatstroke is also a huge risk on hot sunny days. You should always make sure your animals have access to clean fresh water and provide plenty of adequate rest breaks in the shade.

Beth Roberts veterinary physiotherapy of course wants you and your animals to enjoy the summer sun but doing so in a safe and healthy way.

📷If you were lucky enough to make the most of this weeks glorious weather with your pet, post a picture in the comments with what you got up to.