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πŸ’ͺ Equine Physiotherapist

Helps horses recover from injuries and move better.

Lots of horse timeScienceHealthcareUniversity usually

πŸ› οΈ What they do

  • Assess how a horse moves
  • Use exercises and stretches
  • Use special therapy machines
  • Work with vets

πŸ“ Typical workplace

Stables, competition venues and clinics

πŸ“š Useful school subjects

Biology, Physics, Phys ed

πŸŽ“ Education & training

Often a university degree in physiotherapy or animal science, then specialist animal training.

🐴 Horse contact

Lots

🌀️ Indoors / outdoors

Both

⏰ Working style

Travelling to clients, hands-on

πŸ’ͺ Useful traits

Observant, Gentle, Science-minded

Interesting Fact

Some horse physios use underwater treadmills for horse workouts!

Training routes, qualifications and pay are different in every country and province, so always check local information.