Earning the Licence: Equine Welfare, Public Trust and the Future of Veterinary Physiotherapy
Should horses be part of sport and leisure at all? More of the public is asking that question each year. Recent UK research found that 63.8 per cent of UK adults are not content with the status quo. 
Join NAVP President Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke for a one-hour CPD session on the social licence to operate in the equine world. Lorna practises as both a vet and a veterinary physiotherapist. She will look at what the latest research tells us about public trust and how governing bodies in the UK and internationally are responding. She will also explore why the work our members do matters more than ever.
The session draws on current evidence about unrecognised pain in ridden horses and the move towards a good life for every horse. It ends with practical reflections you can take straight into your own caseload.
Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke BA MA MSc MNAVP MRAMP VetMB MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon – Rossdales been Veterinary Physiotherapist – Equilibre
President – National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists
Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke is one of very few practitioners in the UK to hold clinical qualifications in both veterinary medicine and veterinary physiotherapy. She brings the perspective of both sides of the referral relationship to her teaching and clinical work. In practice, Lorna works as a veterinary surgeon in sports and leisure ambulatory practice at Rossdales Newmarket and as an equine veterinary physiotherapist at her own practice, Equilibre. Lorna serves as President of the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP), where her work spans professional advocacy, policy engagement, and the advancement of clinical standards for the profession. |
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The physio exam through a behavioural lense
With Lucy Webb
BSc(Hons) RVN
MSc Clinical Animal Behaviour
Associate Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB) member of APBC
There are a multitude of reasons why animals are presented to physiotherapists. Some patients will be in top condition and looking to maintain that, others may have been compensating for a while and are a catalogue of misalignment and discomfort.
Whatever is happening physically for our patients, that’s only half the story. We must also consider the impact their behaviour has. Behaviour will influence how well we can perform an exam in the first place, and ultimately impact how good our assessment and rehab plan is. Being able to spot subtle signs of discomfort during an assessment will allow you to gain more information about your patient, allow for a better exam, and build trust from your patient and their caregiver to allow appropriate ongoing care, with reduced stress for all involved.
Lucy has been an RVN for 15 years and has worked with an increased behavioural focus over the last 10 years. She sees 121 behaviour cases alongside her nursing role. She primarily work with dogs and cats, but also supports smaller furries too.
Outside of work, Lucy enjoys spending time with family, supporting her local RSPCA and running. She has been fortunate enough to blend those last 2 together recently, currently raising funds for RSPCA Suffolk Central by running the London Marathon in April 2027.
RAMP & AHPR Q&A
Sue Dyson – To what extent does pain influence equine performance
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