Have you felt judged for your desire to investigate the physical reasons for your horse's behaviour or performance? Have you felt ridiculed, like you aren't brave enough to ride your horse through it? Have you been told to 'just kick on', or that you 'just need to be tougher'?

Dr. Rosie JonesMcVey is one of my heroes. Her kindness, sense of fun, and love for life inspire me. Here are some wise words from Rosie, taken from her contribution to the book 'Harmonious Horsemanship', which I coauthored with Dr Sue Dyson.

Sue Palmer MCSP, aka The Horse Physio, is an awardwinning author, educator, and Chartered Physiotherapist. Sue specialises in understanding the links between equine pain and behaviour, focusing on prevention, partnership and performance. She promotes the kind and fair treatment of horses through empathetic education, and is registered with the RAMP, the ACPAT, the IHA, the CSP and the HCPC.

To book a phone call or online coaching session with Sue Palmer, The Horse Physio, click here.

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You can find The Horse Physio on the web, on Facebook, on Instagram, and on YouTube, book an online consultation, or take a look at Sue’s online courses.

Online courses

Horse Health Check: The 10Point Plan for Physical Wellness

Head to Hoof: An Introduction to Horse Massage

Horse Massage for Horse Owners

Stretching Your Horse: A Guide to Keeping Your Equine Friend Happy and Healthy

Kissing Spines In Horses: Preventive Measures and LongTerm Management Solutions

Books

Harmonious Horsemanship, coauthored with Dr Sue Dyson

Understanding Horse Performance: Brain, Pain or Training?

Horse Massage for Horse Owners