Hilton Berry Animal Physiotherapy

Hilton Berry Animal Physiotherapy Jemima Hilton-Berry
Animal Physiotherapist covering Sussex and Kent
Treating Equines and Canines for all things musculoskeletal!

I am a fully qualified and insured Animal Physiotherapist based in Bexhill, East Sussex, covering the areas of Sussex, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire. I treat all animals, large and small, and a wide range of conditions from arthritis and other joint diseases, to fractures, tendon and ligament damage, soft tissue injury, skin conditions and wounds to name a few. For further info or to book a treatment for your animal, please feel free to message or call me.

09/03/2026

💆🏼‍♀️Physiotherapy is more than just a massage 💆🏼‍♀️

It's assessment, analysis, treatment and prevention 🙌🏼

Every session is tailored to the animal in front of me; their job, their history, and their current workload, as well as any issues the owner may have noticed.

Strong comfortable animals perform well and enjoy their work more 🐎🐕

Another busy week of clients done ✅ As usual, I was useless at taking photos 📷🤦🏼‍♀️ (please remind me or feel free to ta...
06/03/2026

Another busy week of clients done ✅

As usual, I was useless at taking photos 📷🤦🏼‍♀️ (please remind me or feel free to take photos of me treating your animals and then send them to me!)

Nice, varied workload including;

✨ horses coming back into work after the winter ✨ riding school ponies for general maintenance

✨ pre-competition sessions

✨ elderly dogs for management of arthritis

✨ rehab cases post injury

It was also lovely to meet some new clients this week, including the gorgeous Shadow (Sprocker Spaniel), who was absolutely bushed after his first physio session but was a complete angel 🥰

🐕Simple exercise to do at home with your dog🐕✨ Sit to stand repetitions ✨Encourage your dog to sit squarely then slowly ...
06/03/2026

🐕Simple exercise to do at home with your dog🐕

✨ Sit to stand repetitions ✨

Encourage your dog to sit squarely then slowly stand up pushing evenly with both hind legs.

Perform five reps to begin with and gradually build on this number.

This can easily be added in to your daily routine, for example before feeding.

Benefits:

✅ Strengthens hind limbs

✅ Improves joint stability

✅ Helps with mobility

Perfect for both sporty dogs and companions!

04/03/2026

💪🏼Want to improve your horse's core strength and stability?

🥕Baited stretches (sometimes called carrot stretches) help do just that, and are something nice and simple you can do yourself!

Gently encourage your horse to reach;
1️⃣ Nose to girth
2️⃣ Nose to flank
3️⃣ Nose between front legs
4️⃣ Nose out on front

Benefits:
✅ Improves flexibility
✅ Activates core muscles
✅ Helps prevent stiffness

Top tips:
👉🏼 Keep movements slow and controlled
👉🏼 Consistency is key; performing these regularly will have a much better effect than doing lots once a week
👉🏼 Don't force the movement; only go as far as your horse is comfortable
👉🏼 If your horse struggles with the lateral stretches, standing by their shoulder and asking them to stretch around you (as shown) often helps!

Let me know how you get on 🤗

🦄MYTH BUSTING MONDAY🦄 🚫 Myth: "My horse/dog is stiff because he/she is getting older" ✔️ Truth: Ageing doesn't automatic...
02/03/2026

🦄MYTH BUSTING MONDAY🦄

🚫 Myth: "My horse/dog is stiff because he/she is getting older"

✔️ Truth: Ageing doesn't automatically mean discomfort.

Many of the older animals I treat move better after addressing;
😖 Muscle tension
😖 Reduced joint mobility
😖 Compensatory movement patterns

With the right support, horses/dogs can stay comfortable and active well into their senior years.

I'd love to see some photos of your golden oldies below 👇🏼

27/02/2026

🏆🥇 When performance dips, pain is often overlooked as being the cause.

These are some of the things I commonly find in competition horses:

😖 Reduced hindlimb engagement
😖 Back tension affecting transitions
😖 Uneven muscle development

Addressing these early can make a noticeable difference to your horse's way of going, without increasing training pressure.

📱Message me to discuss pre-season or performance support (07851357764)

25/02/2026

3 subtle signs your horse might be uncomfortable 👇🏼

😖 Difficulty bending one way
😖 Behavioural changes (biting, napping, reluctance, bolting etc...)
😖 Loss of topline or uneven muscle development

Horses are incredibly stoic and very good at compensating, so pain isn't always obvious.

If something feels "a bit off", trust your gut.

A physio assessment can help find the cause 📱

23/02/2026

Do leisure horses really need physio?

In short: yes, but maybe for different reasons 💚

Hacking, schooling, uneven ground, mounting habits and saddle fit all place demands on the body, even without competing.

Physio can help leisure horses:
✅ Stay comfortable and willing (enjoy their work)
✅ Move more freely
✅ Stay in regular work for longer

Just because your horse doesn't compete, doesn't mean they don't deserve a little TLC 🤗

20/02/2026

🏇🏼 Competition season is approaching... Is your horse's body ready?

Pre-season physio isn't just for horses with problems.

It helps:
✅ Optimise movement
✅ Improve comfort during work
✅ Reduce the risk of expensive (both in time and money!) injuries mid-season

Think of it like an MOT before the workload increases.

🗓️ Pre-season appointments are filling quickly, so get in touch to secure a slot (07851357764)📱

A typical physio session 🐴🐶✅ Movement/static body assessment ✅ Hands-on treatment (massage, mobilisation, stretching, el...
18/02/2026

A typical physio session 🐴🐶

✅ Movement/static body assessment
✅ Hands-on treatment (massage, mobilisation, stretching, electrotherapies where appropriate)
✅ Tailored advice for exercise and management

Every animal is different, whether they're a competitive athlete or a pet.

My goal is always the same: keep them comfortable, strong, moving well, and enjoying their job 🤗

🌱 Spring work is starting again, but here's something I see every year...Fresh ≠ fitAfter winter turnout or reduced work...
16/02/2026

🌱 Spring work is starting again, but here's something I see every year...

Fresh ≠ fit

After winter turnout or reduced work, muscles decondition far quicker than most owners realise. Even horses that feel great can be compensating quietly.

Early physio checks help;

✅ identify tight or weak areas

✅ reduce injury risk

✅ support a smoother return to work

Whether you're hacking or gearing up for competitions, now is the ideal time to check in with your horse's body.

Message or WhatsApp me to book or ask questions (07851357764)📱

☔ Winter mud doesn't just ruin boots, rugs and the interior of your car! 👀It also changes how your horses move 🐎Deep or ...
13/02/2026

☔ Winter mud doesn't just ruin boots, rugs and the interior of your car! 👀

It also changes how your horses move 🐎

Deep or uneven ground can cause:

😖 Increased strain on tendons, ligaments and joints

😖 Muscle tension/soreness

😖 Subtle compensations that linger into the season

Many horses I see at this time of year aren't "injured", they're just weak and sore from months of adapting.

A physio assessment can spot these changes before they become bigger issues.

Prevention is ALWAYS easier than rehab 🙌🏼

Drop me a message or WhatsApp to book or find out more (07851357764) 📱

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