Jess Winrow Equine Physio

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➡️RAMP & IRVAP accredited
➡️BSc(Hons) Veterinary Physiotherapist
➡️Fully insured
➡️Specialising in equine musculoskeletal treatment
📍South Somerset & Surrounding areas

Treatment Talks 💬After catching up their owner, I still can’t have a chat with each horse about how they’re feeling toda...
26/08/2026

Treatment Talks 💬

After catching up their owner, I still can’t have a chat with each horse about how they’re feeling today, if they slept on the wrong side of the bed, or tweaked something out in the field overnight. But that definitely doesn’t mean that there is no communication. 👀

Before, during, and after treatment, I am paying close attention to their behaviour, checking in on how each area is coping and how I might need to adapt. 🙌

Some horses make this quite obvious with a nip, kick, or swishing their tail, but others might only give away a blink, twitch in their lip, or a change in their breathing. The horses that tell me exactly what they are comfortable with, make the boundaries of what they can tolerate quite clear. However, the quieter horses that won’t shout about something being a little sore are actually the ones that really need to be listened to, as losing their trust by ignoring a change in behaviour tells them that they were right to be weary. 🤝

This is what I find so fascinating and rewarding about physio, because each horse is different, and I love to be able to build a relationship to get the best result. 🫶

If you think your horse would benefit from a treatment, send a message and find out more. 👋

📸 Rachel Collins Photography

When it's too hot to ride, and why your horse might thank you for the change 🥵Early morning or late-night rides are the ...
03/08/2026

When it's too hot to ride, and why your horse might thank you for the change 🥵

Early morning or late-night rides are the perfect way to beat the heat and maintain a normal ridden routine without the worry, but this isn’t always sustainable. There are plenty of low impact exercises that can be used to maintain your horse’s comfort and coolness. 😮‍💨

In-hand stretches: 🤸‍♀️
As a physio, I love a good stretch. These can target the whole body without your horse needing to move out of the shade or stable. Carrot stretches can target the neck, back, and core. Limb stretches can keep your horse’s flexible through the muscles that they use most like hamstrings, quadriceps and the whole thoracic sling working to keep their shoulder comfortable.

Weight shifting exercises:🏋️‍♀️
Gently encouraging your horse to transfer their weight from one side to the other helps improve balance, core strength and body awareness. They're a low effort exercise that supports posture and coordination, and maybe even highlight areas your horse struggles to support.

Grooming: 🤲
Although not an exercise, grooming is the perfect time to get to know what is ‘normal’ for your horse by identifying any areas of muscle tension or soreness and catch any injuries early. When I say grooming, I don’t just mean flicking them over with a brush, I mean really using your hands to feel over your horse’s whole body to listen to what it is telling you and where they might need support.

Remember:🌡️
Despite these exercises being lower impact, it’s still very important to make sure you are keeping your horse in the shade and avoiding the hottest parts of the day. Providing plenty of fresh water and making sure to watch for signs of overheating to keep you and your horse safe during this heat.

I was thinking of making a series of posts explaining these exercises and more that can be done between ridden sessions to support movement and how to do them at home. Let me know if this sounds helpful? 👋



📸 Rachel Collins Photography

What is Fascia and how can I help? 🤷‍♀️Without boring you with the details, fascia is the web of tissue that ties the bo...
19/07/2026

What is Fascia and how can I help? 🤷‍♀️

Without boring you with the details, fascia is the web of tissue that ties the body together, it surrounds muscles and is also full of nerves sending messages to the brain with every slight touch. 🙌

Physical and emotional stress can cause fascia to become dehydrated and load differently. This change in conditions can lead to shortened and hard fascia, pulling on the different parts of the body and possibly leading to pain and imbalance. ⚖️

You might have seen me use my FascialEdge® tool to treat those sticky bits of fascia and get everything moving more freely. 🫶

Get in touch to find out more. 👋

📸 Rachel Collins Photography


What does being accredited actually mean? 🤷‍♀️I am proud to be a RAMP and IRVAP accredited Veterinary Physiotherapist. B...
09/07/2026

What does being accredited actually mean? 🤷‍♀️

I am proud to be a RAMP and IRVAP accredited Veterinary Physiotherapist. Both registers require degree level clinical training, including extensive knowledge of equine anatomy, biomechanics, and pathologies. As a member I am also required to complete continual professional development (CPD) annually, meaning treatment techniques that I use are backed by the latest veterinary research. 🔬

Strict codes of conduct and insurance recognition also ensure that treatments are always in the best interest of the animal and allow the entire veterinary team to work together to provide gold standard care. 🌟

The most important thing to me is that my clients know that their horses are in safe hands. These registers are a way to let owners know that a Veterinary Physiotherapist like myself has all the knowledge and experience to provide the best level of care without needing to worry about understanding the many different types of qualifications that are out there. 👩‍🎓

If you have been looking for an equine physio but haven’t known where to start, get in touch to find out more. 👋

📸 Rachel Collins Photography

Fig had a great time at Lucy's yesterday and I knew she was in safe hands. Getting used to all the sounds and being left...
08/07/2026

Fig had a great time at Lucy's yesterday and I knew she was in safe hands. Getting used to all the sounds and being left with someone new gave her a lot to think about and snooze off when she came home 😴

Pre-treatment inspection 👀🔎Before I begin my assessment, most horses are definitely assessing me and my kit first. Wheth...
28/06/2026

Pre-treatment inspection 👀🔎

Before I begin my assessment, most horses are definitely assessing me and my kit first. Whether that’s keeping an eye on my notes and clipboard, having a good look at my step, or making sure my tools are up to spec. ✅

As amusing as it is when a horse is seemingly trying to read my notes, I actually think it’s really important that they are comfortable with me but also what I bring with me. So giving them the time to explore my kit and showing them anything new I introduce, means that nothing is a surprise and everyone is comfortable with what’s going on. 🤝

If you have any questions about how physio might help your horse, get in touch to find out more. 👋

📸 Rachel Collins Photography

A fresh new batch of branded work wear from Blackdown Clothing. The caps are very fitting for the current climate but my...
26/06/2026

A fresh new batch of branded work wear from Blackdown Clothing.

The caps are very fitting for the current climate but my new jacket and hats might need to wait a few months for their debut! 🔥

It's always so exciting going to pick everything up, keep an eye out for these during treatment sessions. 👋

Deep breath in....... And out 🧘‍♀️😌Getting the best treatment outcome for each horse will always look different, but a h...
19/06/2026

Deep breath in....... And out 🧘‍♀️😌

Getting the best treatment outcome for each horse will always look different, but a horse being willing to receive treatment and relaxing into it will allow me to get to the real root and vulnerable spots, not just the ones on the surface. 🙌

For a horse to feel comfortable enough to relax and sometimes even fall asleep during treatment, I need to prove that they don’t need to worry about what I’m doing. Meaning that I can’t go in all guns blazing, ready to treat the sorest part with the quickest technique, as all that proves is that they were right to be keeping an eye on what I’m doing and tensing those muscles that they don’t want me touching. 👀

At the end of the day, horses are bigger and stronger than me. So forcing my way into muscles that are tense and defensive, is helping nobody. If a horse stands rigid with tense muscles, I can treat the surface layer but the deeper muscles actually needing my attention finish just as tight and sore as they started.

Sometimes it might take a little bit of working backwards, starting with something I’m pretty sure is comfortable, then slowly working up to the parts that might be sore. ↩️

If you think your horse might benefit from physiotherapy and some relaxation, send a message to find out more. 👋

📸 Rachel Collins Photography

Meet the sponsor for our Fun Showing Show and Foundation Showjumping on 30 May. 🌟🌟 Jess Winrow Equine Physio 🌟🌟Here at ...
14/05/2026

Meet the sponsor for our Fun Showing Show and Foundation Showjumping on 30 May.

🌟🌟 Jess Winrow Equine Physio 🌟🌟

Here at Jess Winrow Equine Physio, treatments are tailored to maintain the comfort and mobility of your horse. Addressing areas of tension and supporting any injuries, to prevent small tweaks becoming bigger problems.

Based in South Somerset and covering surrounding areas, I am a fully RAMP and IRVAP accredited Veterinary Physiotherapist, aiming to support relaxed, correct movement and sustainable performance.

Get in touch via my Facebook and Instagram Pages:
Jess Winrow Equine Physio
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07493122483

Photo Credits: Rachel Collins🌟🌟

Does my horse need physio? 🐴🙌All cases are different and have tailored goals, but if you’re wondering if your horse is i...
14/05/2026

Does my horse need physio? 🐴🙌

All cases are different and have tailored goals, but if you’re wondering if your horse is in need of some TLC these groups help to make it clear where physio can help.

As a physiotherapist I tend to group horses into 3 main categories:
- Maintenance:
This group often includes retired horses and those in little to no work, where maintaining mobility and comfort is key.
- Competition:
These animals are doing regular athletic activity such as competitions. Pre-season care can help ease horses back into fitness and help prevent injury.
- Rehabilitation:
These are horses that have sustained an injury or show lameness where vet intervention is required. These cases require close work with the vet to build a treatment plan specific to the case.

If your horse fits into one of these groups then send a message and find out how physiotherapy can help. 🙌

Photo Credit: Rachel Collins Photography

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