Helping animals live a pain-free, stress-free life
All animals deserve to live a life free from pain and anxiety, but injury, illness and the need to adapt to changes can make that difficult to achieve.
At Hoof and Paw Therapies, my aim is to help owners to help their animals live the best life they can, using a combination of Bowen therapy to help to reduce the symptoms of physical issues and promote relaxation, and saddle pressure testing to help horse owners and riders understand how their saddle may be affecting their horse.
Owners request treatment for a wide variety of reasons including:
- older animals who are struggling with mobility
- rescue animals who need help settling into a new home
- animals recovering from injury or illness
- animals with long term health conditions or musculoskeletal issues
Most animals can benefit from treatment in some way, and though most of my treatments are on horses, I also treat dogs and other small animals.
About
Hoof and Paw Therapies came into being as a result of my first horse, Yoghurt, who I bought in 1999. To cut a very long story short, he was never quite right, and I spent many years and far too much money trying to get answers. On a good day he was just about rideable, but mostly wasn't, and I retired him (or gave up riding him at all) about 7 years later. He was put to sleep in 2009 and the following year I started training as a Bowen therapist.
In the years I was searching for solutions, I discovered everyone had an opinion. Those I asked for, and those I didn't! Sadly, few of them seemed to give Yoghurt the benefit of the doubt and I lost count of the times I was told he was naughty, he was testing me, he was weird (I paid for the physio appointment where that was the conclusion!) and that what he needed was a smack to sort him out. There was a definite theme and a lot of the professionals gave advice that dismissed any physical or mental cause for his behaviour. I was stubborn enough to ignore it, but it was an unpleasant experience and one that I don't want anyone else to go through.
I certainly can't say that what I do now has all the answers, or that it would have made any difference to Yoghurt if I'd been able to treat him, but I can say there is always a reason for an animal's behaviour and reducing physical and mental tension can be a big part of finding a resolution.
Location
Prices are valid within 30 miles travelling distance of Rossendale, Lancashire. Arrangements for clients over 30 miles away may be possible, subject to a mileage charge or a minimum number of treatments. Please contact me to discuss this.
Any combination treatments, including horse & rider Bowen, or saddle pressure testing plus Bowen, must be within a single appointment at a single location, otherwise they will be priced as separate treatments.
Terms and conditions
All hands-on treatments require veterinary permission and it is illegal for anyone who doesn't have a veterinary qualification to treat any animal without this. Prior to any treatment taking place, you will be required to get the consent of your vet and sign a form to this effect. This does not include appointments for saddle pressure testing only, where no therapeutic treatment is involved.
Payment is due at the time of the appointment and must either be made during or prior to the visit. Payment can be made by cash, cheque, bank transfer or, by prior arrangement, debit or credit card.
If you need to cancel your appointment, this must be done at least 24 hours before the appointment time, otherwise you will still be required to pay.
Contact me
To contact me, please use the form or shortcuts below, or alternatively call or text on 07847 379506 or email therapies@hoofandpaw.co.uk.