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According to the Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order 2015, properly trained practitioners can attend to your horse either under referral by the horse’s vet, or as part of routine maintenance. The therapist isn’t legally bound to report back to the vet, however this is recommended to ensure collaborative care for your horse and make certain your therapist has all the relevant information. There’s also a clear and sensible order of operations to follow – if your horse becomes lame, your first port of call should be your vet, who’ll then advise if or when a practitioner should be brought into the equation.
While bodyworkers might be affi to a number of membership bodies, these don’t provide an impartial list of therapists to choose from, which is why independent registers were created. The registers exist to allow owners to find a practitioner who’s qualified, trained and regulated by an independent body. Practitioners must adhere to a strict entry criteria, undergo regular training, be insured and are governed by a robust complaints procedure. The...