Emma Punt McTimoney

11/09/2026

Another busy week, wonderful clients, a variety of different ailments and breeds and lots of relaxed dogs and horses.... including a "collapse of greyhounds" (one my favourite made up collective pronouns because greyhounds always end up flat out post treatment🥰)

03/08/2026

Always a pleasure teaching for McTimoney College of Chiropractic... a few extra surprises...the super cool Icelandic horse "Boris" and 2 month old "Dory".

13/07/2026

Great to see Horse and Hound advocating for both horse and owner here.

"Practitioners with the right training and qualifications will recognise when there’s a problem and refer back to the vet – but without that foundation, a horse can end up being treated repeatedly without the underlying issue ever being properly addressed,” said Dr Brokenshire-Dyke.

‘Owners need to take some responsibility’: calls for equestrians to do their ‘homework’ when choosing who treats their horse - read full story below...

11/07/2026

Really positive news about much-needed legislative reform that will help clarify the role of Allied Veterinary Professionals, such as Veterinary Chiropractors.

The proposed changes aim to make it easier for vets and animal owners to distinguish practitioners with the appropriate qualifications, while providing a regulatory framework to help ensure animals receive the best possible care.

A welcome and long-overdue step forward for the profession.

Today marks a pivotal moment for the veterinary profession.

The UK Government has published its White Paper on reforming the Veterinary Surgeons Act, which is a major step towards modernising legislation that is now 60 years old and no longer fit for purpose.

We have long been calling for this reform and we’re pleased to see Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has listened to our recommendations, with proposals to regulate veterinary businesses and other veterinary professionals alongside vets and vet nurses.

Read here for more on what the proposals are, as well as our response 👉 https://ow.ly/LS9a50ZlUZL

05/07/2026

A thorough discussion around why a single issue with our horse is often not alone and why sometimes it appears that everything falls apart at once. The only way we can effectively diagnose treat and rehabilitate and prehabilitate horses is through team work, vets, farriers, dentists and people like myself.

16/06/2026

Not lame doesn't always mean comfortable. A horse can look sound to the casual observer and still be working through discomfort. Research highlighted in this issue followed 70 dressage horses over several years and found that horses receiving routine monitoring and early intervention were more likely to maintain or improve performance.

The takeaway? Waiting until a horse is obviously lame may mean waiting too long. Observation, communication and proactive care can make all the difference.

What subtle signs do you watch for in your horse? Read more in pages 16-18 in issue 39.

25/05/2026

The reason I love my job is for messages like this, so rewarding 🥰

"Hi Emma .....so merlin did it today......dog challenge certificate 🤩🎉🥳 thank you for helping us achieve this ☺️ x"

16/05/2026

"Suri did very well today in Scotland gaining her stud book number. Thank you for helping to maintain her, I know that without your help we wouldn't have managed it" -this is why I love what I do, when clients send me updates, photos and generous appreciation! Well done Suri!

23/03/2026

When you're asked to treat a racehorse that doesn't feel quite right and you find out Mark Todd Eventing has been riding him. Lovely welcome as always at Ben Pauling Racing and horses looking on top form.

12/03/2026

How much load do weave poles actually place on a dog’s limbs? 🐕

A new agility study has taken the first objective look at the biomechanics of weave pole performance, and the findings suggest that gait style may significantly influence how forces are distributed through the limbs.

Researchers compared the three common weave styles seen in competition dogs and found clear differences in limb loading and asymmetry during the weaving motion.

📊The results raise some interesting questions about performance, training choices, and potential long-term strain in canine athletes.

🐾It’s a fascinating first step into understanding what’s really happening biomechanically in the weaves.

Read the full article here 👇
https://kntn.io/weavepolesbiomechanics