Georgie Broom Veterinary Physiotherapy

Georgie Broom Veterinary Physiotherapy Offering canine and equine physiotherapy throughout Notts, Leics, Derbs and Lincs.
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26/05/2026

Baited stretches: brilliant but only when done right

Most problems come from how the stretch is set up, not the stretch itself. The big ones-

• Head tilting- when the horse tips the head or rotates the poll, you lose the even cervical and thoracic engagement you’re aiming for. It becomes a neck trick, not a postural change.
• Snatching the food - fast, grabby movement switches off the core and switches on the compensation patterns. If your horse snatches you’re training enthusiasm not mobility. Swap the carrot for a lick so the movement stays slow and controlled.
• Too much too fast - dropping straight into deep ranges just loads the forehand and encourages bracing. Build range gradually so the thoracic sling and abdominals can actually engage.
• Too many reps - more isn’t better. After 3–5 good reps, the quality drops and the horse starts guessing, leaning, or fatiguing. Aim for every other day to avoid making the tissues sore

Baited stretches are great for creating controlled spinal flexion, thoracic lift, core activation, and better proprioception, they shouldn’t be a frantic snack hunt.
Slow, symmetrical, and deliberate always wins.

23/05/2026

Four poles. Four layouts. Four completely different outcomes.
Changing the pattern changes the neuromuscular demand, even when the number of poles stays the same. Here’s what each setup targets:

• Straight poles - rhythm, stride regulation, and even loading through both hind limbs.
• Fan poles - lateral suppleness, inside–outside hind engagement, and ability to shorten and lengthen the strides
• Star layout - proprioception, coordination, and hindquarter organisation as the horse adjusts foot placement every step.
• Labyrinth - slow, careful navigation that improves body awareness, balance, and parasympathetic “down‑regulation”.

Same four poles, completely different conversations with the body.
Great for rehab, strength building, or just giving the brain something useful to do.

Last call for May appointments!May is almost fully booked, and I’ve only got a couple of spaces left before the diary mo...
19/05/2026

Last call for May appointments!

May is almost fully booked, and I’ve only got a couple of spaces left before the diary moves into June.
If your horse or dog is due a check, showing signs of discomfort, or you’d like to support their performance as we head into summer, now’s the perfect time to get them seen.

I’m a driven veterinary physiotherapist with a strong focus on animal welfare and evidence‑based rehabilitation. I offer a full range of treatments including PMFT, laser therapy, thermotherapy, manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation and tailored programmes to support comfort, mobility and long‑term wellbeing.

Send me a message to secure one of the final May appointments.

A quick heads-up that May appointments are booking up quickly! If your horse is due a follow-up, needs a new assessment,...
01/05/2026

A quick heads-up that May appointments are booking up quickly! If your horse is due a follow-up, needs a new assessment, or you’d like to keep on top of things with a maintenance session, please get in touch as soon as you can to secure a slot.

I’ll also be out of office from 3rd–9th May, so I won’t be available for treatments during that time - another reason to plan ahead if you think you will need an appointment.

Lastly, just a note that there will be a pricing update coming into effect from June. More details will be shared soon, but I wanted to give everyone a little advance notice.

Thank you as always for your continued support

24/04/2026

Vigorous brushing with a soft, dense body brush isn’t just a post‑ride tidy‑up.
That mechanical stimulation increases superficial blood flow, supports lymphatic clearance, and helps move metabolic by‑products out of the tissues after work. Better circulation means better oxygen delivery, faster recovery, and a more efficient environment for muscle repair and adaptation.

It also harks back to the old showing‑days strapping - not the hour‑long elbow‑grease marathon, but the principle behind it: targeted, rhythmic mechanical stimulation to improve circulation, skin health, and muscle tone. The physiology is still the same.

I focus the brushing on the areas I’m actively trying to develop, I’m adding micro‑stimulation to the exact fibres that have just been loaded. That sensory input improves local circulation, enhances neuromuscular awareness, and supports the early stages of hypertrophic change. It’s creating the conditions those fibres need to remodel and grow stronger.

This five‑minute routine genuinely improves skin health, coat quality, and tissue elasticity, all of which feed into better comfort, better movement, and better long‑term muscle development.

I stack it with her balance‑pad time.
While she’s on the pads, her stabilisers and postural chains are already firing to keep her organised. Adding brushing creates another stimulus

• Circulatory boost → improved recovery
• Targeted micro‑stimulation → supports growth in key muscle groups
• Proprioceptive challenge → deeper engagement of stabilising muscles
• Sensory integration → movement + touch processed together
• Skin + fascia health → improved glide, elasticity, and comfort

‼️ Appointment Availability next week ‼️Monday 13th @ 4.30 location dependentTuesday 14th @ approx 3pmBetween 11am and 2...
12/04/2026

‼️ Appointment Availability next week ‼️
Monday 13th @ 4.30 location dependent
Tuesday 14th @ approx 3pm
Between 11am and 2pm on or near route below
Friday 17th AM appointment(s)

I provide hands‑on physiotherapy for horses, combining soft tissue work, mobilisation, stretching, LASER, and PMFT (where suitable) to support comfort, soundness, and performance. I am Notts based

Please get in touch to discuss how I may be able to help

07879663836

It’s far easier to keep weight off a horse than to deal with the consequences once they’re already carrying too much.I’m...
09/04/2026

It’s far easier to keep weight off a horse than to deal with the consequences once they’re already carrying too much.
I’m seeing tons and tons of overweight ponies right now. It’s become so normalised on social media that people don’t always recognise when their own horse has tipped into the danger zone.

And just to be clear - laminitis doesn’t discriminate.
It doesn’t care what discipline you do, how many miles you ride, or that the show ring still rewards a “chunky” M&M. Metabolism beats aesthetics every time.

What a healthy body condition should feel like-
• Ribs: Easily felt with light pressure - no digging
• Neck: Should move when you wiggle it - no hard crest, no squishy pads.
• Shoulder/girth: Smooth, not lumpy or spongey.
• Back: Spine just about feelable, not sharp, no fat gutter that could collect rain.
• Tailhead: Soft, not bulging.

Why you should be worried about excess weight:
• Increases laminitis risk - even in horses with no previous history.
• Reduces insulin sensitivity, pushing them toward EMS.
• Adds unnecessary mechanical strain on joints, tendons, and feet.
• Impacts heat tolerance and overall comfort.
• Makes rehab and exercise programmes harder and slower.
How to tackle it in a kind, horse-first way
• Forage: Weigh it, soak it, slow it down
• Grazing: Strip‑graze, track systems, restricted turnout, or a well‑fitted muzzle can change the game entirely
• Exercise: Little and often, short, regular sessions beat the occasional long one.
• Monitor: Weekly weight tape checks and photos catch changes early.
• Enrichment: Give them things to do that don’t involve eating.

Early action is kinder, cheaper, and far safer than waiting until they’re footy, miserable, or in crisis.

Hope everyone had a good and restful Easter, or at the very least, I hope your horses behaved and nobody ate anything th...
06/04/2026

Hope everyone had a good and restful Easter, or at the very least, I hope your horses behaved and nobody ate anything they shouldn’t (looking at you, dogs of the world).

April has decided to arrive at full gallop, so if you’re thinking you might need an appointment, please assume everyone else is thinking the same and get booked in sooner rather than later. I’m currently scheduling through to the end of May.

I think I’ve replied to all enquiries with date options, so if you haven’t heard from me, please do send your message again in case you’ve been swallowed by the inbox void.

There’ll be a couple of small pricing updates later this month, nothing dramatic, just the usual seasonal admin joy.

I’ll be away from 4th–9th May, so if you think you’ll need an appointment around then, please book ahead so we can make a plan and keep everything running smoothly while I’m off pretending to rest.

I’m also working my way through notes, invoices, and the general admin mountain. If you’re expecting something from me, keep an eye on Equigate - it should appear there shortly, assuming I’m not distracted by a horse or a dog.

Happy spring, and may your horses stay sound 🙏

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