I find that physiotherapy is an important factor in keeping my eventers physically and mentally ready and willing to perform. Maeve is an integral part of my back up team, whether it is bringing horses back from injury or ensuring that the advanced horses are ready to go out and compete at their best.

Sarra Mayberry, Eventer
www.sarramayberryeventing.com.

In dressage horses need to be both supple and strong to perform precise movements. If they have any restriction, stiffness or weakness it can drastically afffect their performance. I have found physiotherapy to be extremely beneficial in optimising and maintaining performance in my competition horses and to help those recovering from injury.

Joy MacLean, Dressage Rider, Trainer and Judge.

Having had lameness issues with my horse Fred for over two years and being in and out of various equine hospitals, I had drawn a blank as to what was wrong with him. After moving to Edinburgh I thought I would give physiotherapy a try. On meeting Maeve we had an assessment, and five or six sessions later, I can honestly say that Fred is looking sounder and fitter than I have ever seen him.  If Maeve hadn't helped us, Fred would have been retired now but instead we are fittening him up for summer hacking :)  Thanks for everything.

Paula Wilkinson and Fred

After feeling the benefit myself of physiotherapy, I decided to treat my horse Robbie to some physio before bringing him into harder work after a long time off recovering from a damaged right fore suspensory ligament. Maeve had been recommended by someone at the same yard so I gave her a call. On arrival Maeve watched Robbie walk and trot in hand and on the lunge. She diagnosed restriction and tightness in his back and shoulders, especially his right side. After the first treatment Maeve assessed Robbie's movements again and there was a noticeable improvement. He was moving much better than before, really using himself through his back and looking happier. The next day I schooled him and it was like he had found another gear, fabulous! We had two more treatments after that in a 6 week period. On the third treatment Robbie knew what was coming and you could see he was really enjoying the entire experience and relaxed right into it. Maeve used a machine that works deep into the muscles through the motor nerves and it's amazing to watch a massive muscle moving during the treatment. I would highly recommend Maeve to anyone that wants to make their horse feel better within themselves and improve their horse’s performance.

Ann Hosea and Robbie

Just writing to thank you for your help with two of our dogs. The treatment and exercises have made a massive difference with Twiggy's tendon injury. I am delighted to report that after her lengthy recuperation we have had no further problems, and she now happy and sound running around without a care in the world. Thanks also for helping our greyhound Malcolm. I honestly don't think that his toe would have healed and been as mobile as it is now without your help and advice. His recent torn muscle is well on the way to mending too. The only downside to you treating my dogs is that the others get jealous that you aren't coming to visit them too!! 

Many thanks, Jade Allison, Twiggy and Malcom

I first called Maeve on the advice of my vet after my then 11 year old Golden Retriever Chubby, who is riddled with arthritis, had a heavy fall in the garden. He has a long history of chronic gastritis and can't tolerate normal pain relief medication like metacam. I was willing to try anything to ease his pain. It is simply the best thing I have ever done for Chubby.  He had several sessions initially to treat specific areas, and now over a year later he has maintenance visits every few weeks, mainly because he loves it so much! He gets so excited when Maeve arrives, and flops down eagerly for his treatment. When she puts the magnotherapy jacket on he is in seventh heaven! It is wonderful to see an old arthritic dog get so much comfort and pleasure from her visits. His quality of life has improved beyond all expectation, and he is happy, bright and content despite all his ailments.  When my 2 year old Golden Retriever Jamie had a TPLO operation for her cruciate ligament last November, Maeve also gave her physio during the recovery period, which helped her enormously. She is now completely fit and healthy thanks to the wonderful surgeon and Maeve.  I can't thank Maeve enough for everything she has done, and continues to do for my dogs. I would recommend physiotherapy to anyone wanting their dog to recover from an injury or for the older, arthritic dog. It has certainly worked for us.

Lynne Todd, Chubby and Jamie

Maeve was recommended to me through a friend who described her as extremely approachable and professional so I thought I would give her a go. I event my 8 year old Belgian warmblood, Hugo, and as part of our training regime I regularly use hill work to keep him fit. Hugo had begin to be unsettled when descending steep hills and unwilling to keep straight with regular tail swishing which was not usual in his behaviour. Luckily Maeve was undeterred by his size (17.2hh) and was quick in ascertaining a slight shortness in stride behind and tightness in one side of his back. After the treatment, with the most discomfort to Hugo being drips of water coming down his back, his stride had visibly improved. The acid test was in trying to descend the hill again and I am happy to report Hugo was no longer uncomfortable and displaying any of the “unusual” behaviour. In addition, Maeve has given me some simple exercises to carry out on Hugo prior to and after exercise which should help him remain pain free. I will now include a physiotherapy session with Maeve at the beginning and end of every event season to keep Hugo feeling tip top.

Sam Eaton and Hugo

Due to a suspensory ligament problem Acorn, a 22 year old highland, was on box rest for six months. At the end of this period he was incredibly stiff and was dragging his back legs. On veterinary advice, I arranged physiotherapy for him with Maeve Grant. After a few sessions there was a vast improvement in his mobility and he is now able to enjoy his retirement in a much more comfortable condition with the occasional physiotherapy session. I would highly recommend Maeve to anyone wishing to improve their horse's movement and quality of life.

Liz Day and Acorn