Interdisciplinary Collaboration

I work closely with colleagues and professionals from other fields to achieve the best possible outcome for your horse.

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Collaboration

As with any examination, it is essential to view the horse as a whole, not just focus on one specific region.
Collaboration between different professional groups is therefore crucial to ensure that the horse receives the most effective treatment possible.

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Professionals Involved

If the veterinary chiropractor is not the horse’s primary veterinarian, open communication and mutual understanding between professionals are key to achieving the best results.

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The farrier is another important professional, who can provide valuable insights into changes in hoof wear, or early signs of difficulty lifting one or more legs. This collaboration is also vital when therapeutic shoeing is required.

The saddler’s work plays a major role in the horse’s ability to use its back correctly.

It is therefore essential that the saddler understands the horse’s functional anatomy and, in dialogue with the veterinary chiropractor, helps find the optimal solution.

A poorly fitted saddle can easily become the primary reason a horse cannot function properly — whereas even a perfectly fitted saddle will never feel right if the horse itself is dysfunctional.

The trainer also plays a significant role for both horse and rider.

What may initially seem like interference with the trainer’s work should instead evolve into a cooperative effort — helping the horse become so well-functioning that you can avoid many frustrating training sessions with a horse perceived as “stubborn” or unwilling.