Comprehensive care for your horse
Therapy, movement, and nutrition form the foundation of our work. Our online consultation adds a flexible layer of expert support to our on-site services. Enjoy continuous guidance and professional insights for your horse.
Therapy
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We use proven methods such as manual therapy, muscle and fascial treatments, Matrix Rhythm Therapy, acupressure, and equine taping (additional cost) to release blockages, improve mobility, and relieve pain.
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Now available!
Subtle impulses for better balance: Craniosacral Therapy taps into the natural sensitivity of our horses. Instead of mechanical pressure, this osteopathic method relies on minimal, mindful touch. It releases deep-seated blockages between the cranium and sacrum, bringing peace to the nervous system.
The perfect support for jaw alignment issues, headshaking, back pain, or ongoing stress in your horse's daily life.
Movement
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Do you want to develop your horse on the lunge in a targeted and gentle way? We promote balance, muscle strength, and mobility – individually tailored to your horse.
Nutrition
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We provide individually tailored nutrition for your horse. The consultation includes an initial meeting, a feeding questionnaire, photo and video analyses, and the creation of a customized feeding plan with ration calculation.
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Our time-limited, problem-focused feeding programs support your horse’s metabolism. Possible focus areas include gastric support, gut microbiome, and liver and kidney function. The programs are individually tailored and integrated into the existing feeding routine.
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If your existing feeding plan is no longer up to date - due to health changes, new blood results, or shifting requirements - we review and adjust it accordingly.
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Not sure whether a feed or supplement really suits your horse? We assess selected products, review their composition in relation to your goals, and provide clear, honest feedback.
Online Consultation
Expert advice with a clear structure. Skip the on-site appointment for smaller concerns. We provide rapid help and a professional approach for your horse. Stay informed and confident with every step you take.
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The first step when you need a professional assessment or clarity for your horse.
Process
Complete the questionnaire
Submit videos and photos
We evaluate all your data
20 minute meeting to discuss the results
Result
Professional expert assessment
Concrete steps for your next actions
Please note
Follow-up consultations only via the “Ongoing Support” package
No advice via WhatsApp
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The right choice if your horse needs more support over a longer period.
Process
Continuous guidance for several weeks
Regular updates for your progress
Step by step adjustments for your horse
Result
Long term security and structure
Expert advice for lasting success
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Ready for your horse to go barefoot? We offer structured guidance and expert assessments. Together, we navigate the transition from shoes to barefoot with safety and a clear system.
Week 1: Getting Started
Complete the questionnaire
Submit videos and photos
We evaluate all your data
15 minute initial consultation
Following Weeks: Ongoing Care
Regular submission of photos and health updates for our professional review and analysis
One fixed support session per week (15 minute meeting)
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In acute phases such as laminitis, EMS, or overweight conditions, we offer close, ongoing support. The existing feeding plan is regularly reviewed and adjusted if necessary. In addition, you receive weekly feedback and clear, actionable recommendations.
Week 1: Analysis
Submit videos and photos
We evaluate all your data and adjust your feeding plan
Week 2: Planning
15 minute initial meeting to discuss the feeding plan and next steps
Following Weeks: Ongoing Care
Regular submission of photos and health updates for our professional review and analysis
One fixed support session per week (15 minute meeting)
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Examples of when treatment may benefit your horse (this list is not exhaustive):
Stiffness in specific body areas
Pain associated with the musculoskeletal system
Gait irregularities
Decreased performance or loss of stamina
Sport horse management
Enhancing overall condition
Chronic conditions
Rehabilitation after injury or surgery
Behavioral issues
Resistance to work or training
A veterinary evaluation is required for lameness, traumatic injuries, or underlying health conditions before therapy can begin.
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You are welcome to exercise your horse prior to the treatment; however, we recommend a cool-down period of 30–45 minutes. Additionally, please present your horse clean, dry, and with its hooves cleaned out for the examination.
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Medical History and Consultation with the Owner
Acquisition of the horse's medical history
Definition of treatment objectives
Gait Analysis
Observation of movement patterns at walk and trot
Examination and Physiotherapeutic Assessment
Inspection: Visual assessment for asymmetries, swelling, skin abnormalities, and other clinical signs
Palpation: Manual assessment through palpation of musculature, joints, and ligaments
Treatment
Application of individualized treatment techniques based on the specific needs of the horse
Post-Treatment Care and Exercise Protocol
Discussion of subsequent steps, including exercise and training recommendations
Follow-up and Monitoring
Regular follow-up evaluations to assess treatment progress and adjust therapy as needed.
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The treatment typically lasts 75 minutes, with the initial session taking up to 90 minutes. Prices upon demand.
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Following the medical history, gait analysis, and physiotherapeutic assessment, the results will be discussed, and appropriate treatment methods will be selected.
Feel free to express any preferences, questions, or concerns!
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After the treatment, you may walk your horse for a few minutes and then allow it to rest. For the following two days, ample turnout and only light work, such as pasture time or gentle lunging, are recommended.
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Equi-Rehab operates in various cantons across German-speaking Switzerland.
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Yes! As we serve clients in, for example, the cantons of Thurgau and Graubünden, where authorization is required, the respective veterinary offices of both cantons have issued professional practice permits.
Therapy
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Every horse benefits from comprehensive nutritional consulting, as even healthy horses can develop health imbalances over time due to an unsuitable or unbalanced diet. A feeding plan should always be individually tailored to the horse’s specific needs. It is particularly advisable in cases of:
Weight issues or metabolic disorders
Digestive, hoof, or coat problems
Decreased performance, muscle issues, or in senior horses
Important:
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For the consultation, the most detailed information possible about your horse is helpful. This includes, in particular:
The current feeding plan, including quantities and any supplements
Information on age, housing, workload, and overall health status
Recent photos of your horse
If available, blood work results, veterinary reports, or hay analyses can be useful.
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We create an individually tailored nutrition plan for your horse. The consultation includes:
An initial consultation and a detailed health and feeding questionnaire
Photo and video analysis of your horse
A customised feeding plan, including ration calculation
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In general, you will receive your personalised feeding plan within 7 to 14 days after all required information has been received and payment has been completed.
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Nutritional consulting is not tied to a specific location and is conducted entirely online. This makes consultations possible regardless of location.
Nutrition