FAQs
Will you travel to me or do I need to travel to Sun Hill?
When do I need to gain Veterinary consent for my horse or dog to receive physiotherapy?
Will you travel to me or do I need to travel to Sun Hill?
Both. I travel up to 20 miles from SK6. If you are outside of this area though and can get 5 or more horses or dogs together please still get in touch to discuss availability.
Alternately you can travel to Sun Hill. There are additional services available such as the FMBS combi-floor and solarium and you will receive a discount on your sta
Both. I travel up to 20 miles from SK6. If you are outside of this area though and can get 5 or more horses or dogs together please still get in touch to discuss availability.
Alternately you can travel to Sun Hill. There are additional services available such as the FMBS combi-floor and solarium and you will receive a discount on your standard treatment.
We have a purpose build canine treatment room on site at Sun Hill. While I am happy to treat your dog in their own home, some owners feel happier bringing their dog to us. The choice is entirely up to you.
How often do you recommend physiotherapy?
When do I need to gain Veterinary consent for my horse or dog to receive physiotherapy?
Will you travel to me or do I need to travel to Sun Hill?
This will depend on the animals individual requirements. eg a horse that is fit and healthy in regular work I would advise 3 monthly treatments to maintain musculoskeletal health, prevent injury and treat any little problem areas before they become bigger problems. For a dog who has just received a diagnosis for OA or hip or elbow dysplas
This will depend on the animals individual requirements. eg a horse that is fit and healthy in regular work I would advise 3 monthly treatments to maintain musculoskeletal health, prevent injury and treat any little problem areas before they become bigger problems. For a dog who has just received a diagnosis for OA or hip or elbow dysplasia with associated lameness, I would likely recommend weekly appointments for 6 weeks and then review progress.
The number of treatments required will depend on the nature of your referral. Please get in touch to discuss your horse or dogs specific requirements
When do I need to gain Veterinary consent for my horse or dog to receive physiotherapy?
When do I need to gain Veterinary consent for my horse or dog to receive physiotherapy?
When do I need to gain Veterinary consent for my horse or dog to receive physiotherapy?
In November 2020 the RCVS issued the following guidance to all vets across the country:
"Musculoskeletal maintenance care for a healthy animal does not require delegation by a veterinary surgeon. an animal declared healthy by the owner, in cases where care is given to maintain good health and optimise competition performance, can be seen w
In November 2020 the RCVS issued the following guidance to all vets across the country:
"Musculoskeletal maintenance care for a healthy animal does not require delegation by a veterinary surgeon. an animal declared healthy by the owner, in cases where care is given to maintain good health and optimise competition performance, can be seen without specific veterinary referral with the caveats stated. This covers the areas of maintenance care and competition care"
As a consequence of this statement, permission to treat animals will only be sought where there is a known injury or disease that is related to the reason I have been asked to treat the animal. if veterinary consent is required, you will be send a form for your vet to complete prior to your appointment.
What facilities do you have on site?
When do I need to gain Veterinary consent for my horse or dog to receive physiotherapy?
When do I need to gain Veterinary consent for my horse or dog to receive physiotherapy?
Horses
- Ample parking and space to turn a horse box or car and trailer around.
- Large Airy barn with safe tie up spaces and large rubber matted stables.
- All weather arena fo gait analysis.
- Weigh-bridge.
- FMBS combi-floor offering whole body vibration and pulsed electromagnetic therapy.
- Solarium.
Dogs
- Purpose build canine physiotherapy
Horses
- Ample parking and space to turn a horse box or car and trailer around.
- Large Airy barn with safe tie up spaces and large rubber matted stables.
- All weather arena fo gait analysis.
- Weigh-bridge.
- FMBS combi-floor offering whole body vibration and pulsed electromagnetic therapy.
- Solarium.
Dogs
- Purpose build canine physiotherapy room with soft rubber matted floor and ample space for gait analysis.
- Weigh scales.
- A variety of physiotherapy and fitness equipment.
Can I claim treatment costs on my insurance?
Do I need vet referral to send my horse to Sun Hill for rehabilitation?
Do I need vet referral to send my horse to Sun Hill for rehabilitation?
Yes, most insurance providers do cover the cost of complementary therapy but please check your policy details.
We will not claim the costs for you and as a small business, we are unable to wait for insurance claims to be processed. Therefore, all payments must be made by yourself at the time of treatment and receipts will be provided for you to make a claim.
Do I need vet referral to send my horse to Sun Hill for rehabilitation?
Do I need vet referral to send my horse to Sun Hill for rehabilitation?
Do I need vet referral to send my horse to Sun Hill for rehabilitation?
No, you can send your horse for rehabilitation without veterinary referral. However, if the horse is currently under veterinary care and that is the reason for rehabilitation (eg kissings spines, tendon injury, etc) then you need consent from the vet to receive treatment. If you wish to claim costs on the insurance they will require veterinary referral.
Can I visit my horse while he/she is undergoing rehabilitation?
Do I need vet referral to send my horse to Sun Hill for rehabilitation?
Can I visit my horse while he/she is undergoing rehabilitation?
Yes, of course, We just ask that you make an appointment to do so. The horses staying with us are here to recover and need routine and relaxation.
You will also be sent regular updates on your horses progress and invited to attend to work/ride/receive a lesson with your horse as they near the end of their stay.