Helping horses
to feel better
Journey to sound
Josie waters brings together her experience in
Human and equine Osteopathy
saddle fit assessment
bit & bridle fit check
Equine podiatry
nutrition
pilates
rider coaching
classical dressage
natural horsemanship
to offer a
truly holistic approach
to assessing horses and
advising their owners in a
welfare focused manner
have you found yourself in the position of knowing your horse is unhappy, but not knowing why, bouncing between professionals, checking for lameness, back pain, saddle fit, dental isssues, changing shoeing, diet and
trainers
rarely IS IT a single issue causing the problem. multifactoral problems need a team working together at the same time in the same place, which is seldom possible TO ORGANISE
mY WIDE RANGING EXPERIENCE can help you to work out where the problem areas are, find solutions and refer to THE CORRECT specialists when needed
saving you time, money and WORRY
ways i can help you
Horse assessmentS
IDENTIFY AREAS OF STIFFNESS , WEAKNESS, DISCOMFORT AND NATURAL CROOKEDNESS
TREATMENTS COMBINE TECHNIQUES FROM OSTEOPATHY, PHYSIOTHERAPY, CRANIOSACRAL & MYOFASCIAL
REGULAR scheduled MAINTAINANCE treatments detect early signs of injury
RIDER TREATMENTS
AVAILABLE TO DETECT RESTRICTIONS IN MOVEMENT AND PROBLEMS WITH STRAIGHTNESS AND POSTURE
CARRIED OUT AT YOUR HOME USING TECHNIQUES FROM OSTEOPATHY, PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS MASSAGE
PILATES ASSESSMENTS IDENTIFY THE MOST IMPORTANT AREAS AFFECTING YOUR RIDING AND FIND THE BEST EXERCISES TO HELP YOU TO IMPROVE
RIDDEN HORSE AND RIDER ASSESSMENTS AND COACHING
WORKING WITH THE PRINCIPALS OF FRENCH CLASSICAL DRESSAGE
EMBRACING CORRECT EQUINE BIOMECHANICS
TEACHING EXERCISES THAT WORK TO DEVELOP LIGHTNESS, HARMONY AND SELF CARRIAGE
NO GIMMICKS OR GADGETS
WORKING WITH YOUR HORSE
SO THEY FEEL SEEN AND HEARD IN A
WORLD FULL OF HUSTLE & BUSTLE
ALLOWING THEM TO EXPRESS CURIOSITY AND
FIND CONFIDENCE
WITHOUT FORCE OR COERCION
TO AVOID OVERWHELM
AND SHUT DOWN
TEACHING GROUNDWORK, LUNGING AND LIBERTY
USING A LOGICAL APPROACH TO TEACH CONTROL OF THE SHOULDERS AND HINDQUARTERS, TO IMPROVE BALANCE AND POSTURE
AS A GREAT START POINT TO HELP RIDDEN WORK OR BE USEFUL WHEN SHORT ON TIME
AS A FUN WAY OF WORKING WITH YOUR HORSE AND BUILDING TRUST AND CONNECTION
ASSESSING HOOF HEALTH
ADVISING ON APPROPRIATE CARE AND NUTRITION TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS
GUIDING YOU THROUGH THE TRANSITION TO BAREFOOT
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HOOF BOOTS AND WHEN TO USE THEM
are all equally important
horses only learn when they are relaxed
they can only relax when they feel safe in their bodies
they only feel safe when they have sufficient balance inhand and ridden
their ridden balance can only be as good as their rider’s balance is
they can only be balanced when both horse and rider are free from
significant pain,have good posture and have uncompromised movement
Bodywork, correct training, comfortable tack, good hoof care,
appropriate nutrition, a healthy lifestyle,
and the rider’s health
Online consultations available
outside of 25 mile radius
PRICES
£75 HORSE TREATMENT 1HOUR
£50 RIDER TREATMENT 45MINS
£50 PILATES 1:1 SESSION 45 MINS
£50 GROUNDWORK, LUNGING, LIBERTY 45 MINS
£140 FULL RIDDEN HORSE & RIDER ASSESSMENT
TO INCLUDE TACK FIT AND NUTRITION REVIEWS
FOLLOWED BY A HORSE OR RIDER TREATMENT
UP TO 2 HOURS
CANCELLATIONS WITHIN 48 HRS CHARGED AT 50%
CANCELLATIONS WITHIN 24 HRS CHARGED AT 100%
MILEAGE included within 15 mile radius
(inner circle))
Charged at £1 per mile 15-25 mile radius
(outer circle)
CONTACT US
JOSIE.WATERS@YAHOO.CO.UK
Whatsapp and SMS messages will always
be responded to more quickly
than voice calls
and email
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US
"Josie worked closely with my vet to treat my mare's asymmetrical pelvis and then gave me groundwork and a rehab plan to follow, showing me the best way to deal with the problem. She has also helped with diet and gut supplements, and we are now in full ridden work. We cannot thank you enough"
Sarah R
"Josie has been treating my horses for many years, and is always top of my contact list. She is extremely knowledgeable, passionate and enthusiastic about equine care. She is approachable and always contactable if I have a query or need advice. She has been invaluable with treatment and advice in the retraining of my ex race horse"
Charlie D
Josie was recommended to me when I was in a really dark place after my heart horse was diagnosed with kissing spines. She has been the most amazing person to have in our journey. He is not the easiest horse to treat and can be quite difficult when in pain. But she has never given up on us, even when other professionals have suggested he should be euthanised.
Under her care he is now happy, sound
and back to full time work. Josie is truly intune with horse's needs and goes above and beyond in helping with every aspect of his management. Without her I honestly don't know where we would now be
Jade S
"Hi Josie. I just wanted to let you know what a difference you made to my two.... I drove B a couple of days after you treated her and she was MUCH more even, and much easier to get going forward. When I rode her, again, even all the way round the hack. And it's slightly easier to get a neck bend to the right. There's also less of a dippy back and I feel she's able to make an effort to bring it up better. And retired D seems to be getting her feet sorted out when I pick them out - she often used to balance on the diagonal rather than keeping the other three feet on the ground. So, all good thank you very much and looking forward to your next visit"
Jen R
"Following your treatment P's looked much looser and happier on the lunge, walk and trot on both reins, still a little tight on the left rein but significantly improved, no ears back, no kicking out/bucking and very happy with herself 😊.
A week on and she's back into full hacking and full of it.....just had the most amazing extended trot from her and very definitely leading the herd.....she wouldn't let anyone overtake and ears fully pricked the whole ride. Thank you for working your magic "
Emma B