Thrive Equine Physio

28/01/2026

The most entertaining young horse 🥰😅
I love working with young horses, keeping them supple and comfortable as their training progresses 💪
Naomi and Kai are definitely a combination to keep an eye on over the next few years!

Thank you Genna from Thrive Equine Physio for seeing Kai today. He enjoyed it so much and was so relaxed he almost fell over…literally.
Thrive Equine Physio is one of Para Equestrian South Australia’s biggest supporters and I can’t recommend Genna enough.
Kai will now have monthly visits 😊

24/01/2026

Rest alone won’t heal an injury.
And it doesn’t rebuild strength, joint range of motion or a horse’s ability to cope with workload.

After time off, many horses will trot up sound; but that doesn’t mean they’re physically prepared to return to riding. This is where we often see ni**les resurface, performance plateau or new issues appear a few weeks later.

Structured rehabilitation bridges the gap between injury and returning to work. It’s not about rushing. It’s about progressively rebuilding strength, movement quality and load tolerance so your horse can stay sound once training resumes.

I’ve written a blog breaking down the difference between rest and rehab, when rehab should start and why skipping this step can be detrimental to your horse's career.

You can read it here 👇

Rest plays a vital role in injury recovery but it doesn’t restore strength or movement. Learn when your horse needs active rehabilitation, the signs to watch for and how equine physiotherapy supports a safe return to work while reducing re-injury risk.

14/01/2026

Just a quick heads up that in 2026 my Equine Physio fees have been updated.

Thank-you for the continued support! I really appreciate being a part of your horse's rehab, training and ongoing care ✨

04/12/2025

That weird week between Christmas and New Year?
I'll be working - and your horses probably will be too!

I'm available Mon-Wed after Christmas for equine physio or rider physio appointments in the Adelaide Hills. Or you're welcome to bring your horse to me in Strathalbyn.

It's the perfect time for:
- a quick tune up
- checking a ni**le before it becomes a problem
- getting your training program sorted heading into 2025

Spots will be limited across the break, so feel free to message or book in early! ✨

01/12/2025

☎️ 0427 402 456

Save this number in your phone! This is a text line only - send a message to this number and Lora or I will get back to you.

You can still message or call me on my original number. But for bookings (and for a heaps faster response), message Lora 😆

08/11/2025

At a horse event in human clothes!

02/11/2025

Making your life easier - download the Thrive Equine Physio app!

Get easier access to your rehab programs with the new Thrive Equine Physio app. All your exercises in one place (so you have no excuses not to get them done 😆). You can track what you're doing on certain days (which I can see as well) to see your horse's progress.

Download via the link in the bio! Any questions or issues, please message me so I can fix them ✨

31/10/2025

R E B R A N D I N C O M I N G

A huge thank-you to Em at for bringing this to life! I knew I wanted to move on from my trusty ol' Canva logo but didn't have a clear vision of what I wanted. I have the design flair of a sloth, so I left it up to Em to make me something beautiful and she has nailed it! ✨

22/10/2025

You look after your horse, now it's time to look after yourself too.

With late night appointments and online bookings, booking in for physio has never been easier. Get your aches and pains sorted so you can feel better, move better and ride better.

Treatments include dry needling, myofascial release, massage and joint mobilisation to get you moving well with an exercise program to maintain the treatment effect when you get home.

Online bookings via the link in bio! ,✨

16/10/2025

More rain in SA please 🙏🙏

10/10/2025

Here's a sneak peak of how I train and cross train my own horse! I absolutely practice what I preach: strength work, cross training, pole work and time out of the arena for happy, healthy, strong athletes 💪

Want to learn how to change up your horses routine to get them stronger and help prevent injuries? Head to my website via the link in bio to book an appointment ✨

09/10/2025

Exciting news! 🎉

I didn't think I would be a nerd presenting at a conference but here we are 🤓 I will be presenting my research on ORDSP (kissing spines) in Australian horses at the upcoming Australian Physiotherapy Association Scientific Conference.

Blood, sweat and beers have gone into this research, exploring factors that influence a horse's success in returning to ridden work after a kissing spines diagnosis.

It's been incredibly rewarding to see how the findings of the study are already influencing clinician and owner decision making. I'm looking forward to sharing the insights with other animal physios from across the country!