RZ Equine Physiotherapy

06/10/2026

Huge congratulations to these teams! A blessing to play a small role 🫶

02/10/2026

✨ The glow-up… but not just because of me. ✨

June → September 2026

This is one of those before-and-after photos that makes a therapist want to say, “Look what I did!”
And yes — I’m incredibly proud of the part I’ve played in this horse’s journey.
But the truth is, this transformation belongs to a team. 🤎
As an equine physiotherapy student, I can assess and treat the horse and brainstorm exercises and help create a plan to develop strength and mobility and better movement patterns.
But I cannot do the work for the horse.
And I certainly cannot do it without the people around him.
🩺 The vet has played an important role, particularly with his nutritional management and overall health.
🌱 Seasonal changes have naturally contributed too, more rain and improved grazing.
🤎 His owner deserves a huge amount of credit. She has consistently put out brainstorming into practice, adapted his workload and, most importantly, remained incredibly dedicated to his wellbeing.
🐴 And then there is the slightly unique challenge of this particular horse…he is a therapy horse.

That means his job isn’t always to work in a perfectly balanced frame with a strong, symmetrical rider helping him build the “ideal” muscles. Some of the people he works with simply aren’t physically able to influence his posture or movement in that way.
So his programme has had to work around his job, rather than expecting his job to fit neatly around his rehabilitation.
That has meant finding exercises that allow him to develop strength, stability and body awareness without compromising the work he does for the people who rely on him.
And that’s something I think is important to remember when we see dramatic transformation photos online.

A physio might be in the photo.

A treatment might be part of the story.

But we are rarely the whole story.

Sometimes the biggest changes come from a combination of veterinary care, nutrition, exercise, management, environment, the owner’s dedication, the horse’s own adaptation — and yes, physiotherapy too.

Because good rehabilitation isn’t about one person being the hero.

It’s about building the right team around the horse. 🤎🐴

25/07/2026

Such an interesting talk by Rissa Parker from Glen Austin Equine Clinic on Worms, resistance and gut health!

I learnt so many new things and definitely realised that I knew very little about equine gut health and what influences it.

Thank you Rissa, Midfeeds and Kyron!

20/07/2026

Is your deworming programme actually doing its job? 🤔

Worm resistance is real, it's growing, and your horse could be paying the price without you even knowing.

Get the facts from Rissa Parker on 11 July at Midfeeds, Kyalami.

📅 25 July | 📍 Midfeeds & Tack 'n Togs Kyalami | 💰 R150
🎟️ Tickets via Quicket - link is in our bio

11/06/2026

A jam-packed few weeks 🐴✨
Filled with so much learning. Thank you to everyone who trusts me with their horses 🫶

01/06/2026

What an amazing experience! Learning more about palpation, massage techniques, stretches, reflexes, joint mobilisations, dynamic assessment, massage machines, nerves, rehabilitation programs and exercises as well as specific pathologies 🧠

It is such a privilege to be able to attend these blocks to see how pieces of the puzzle are coming together and where I can improve ✨
Thank you so much to and their team for all of the support, effort and patience.

Once again, thank you Jenna for being by my side the whole way through. From cold showers, loud cats and making sure I trained for HYROX, I so appreciate you 🫶

22/05/2026

What an absolute privilege it has been to continue learning from amazing people! It has been a crazy 3 weeks but so looking forward to applying what we have learnt at home ✨🐴

20/05/2026

Continuing to clean up the podiums!! So proud of these combinations ✨❤️ What a privilege to play a small part! Hoof Beats Equestrian Centre

19/05/2026

Huge congratulations to these horses and ponies! What a privilege to be a part of it ❤️❤️

13/05/2026