Kate Scothorne - ACPAT Chartered Physiotherapist

19/11/2022

Another busy day promoting RAMP at London Vet Show 2022. We are delight that the British Equine Veterinary Association have issued this statement for RAMP to launch at the show.
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30/10/2022

🥳🎂 IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY! 🎂🥳

31st October 1985 was when we became an official Professional Network of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy !

We are the oldest Veterinary Physiotherapy body in the UK; whilst we’ve come a long way there’s still plenty to achieve yet.

#1985

15/07/2022

“HEATSTROKE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY”

I’m compelled to keep posting this. I’ve learned of a number of dogs that have died of heatstroke in the recent heatwave.

If you see a horse or person or dog with heatstroke, then cool them down by hosing/spraying water from the outside or house water supply (usually 10-20°C). It doesn't have to be ice-cold to be effective as long as you put a lot on. You may well save a life!

And yes, I know there is a lot of advice about cooling horses, dogs and people which goes against aggressive cooling and advises ice packs in the groin or armpit and using tepid water! It's outdated and ineffective and if you follow it your horse/dog/person is more likely to suffer permanent injury or worse!

If you don't believe me, then listen to the people who do this for a living with people...

"Active cooling via Cold Water Immersion (CWI) is now the standard of care and should be done immediately. This is a Grade IA recommendation.5 The patient should be immersed in ice water 1 to 3°C." http://www.emdocs.net/heat-related-illness-how-to-cool-em-and-what-to-do-after/

06/04/2022

SHORT GRASS VERSUS LONG GRASS?

For obese good doers?

There's a post about grass sugar circulating which I find misleading (and is incorrect, because fructan is NOT a sugar! it's digested completely differently to sugar), because it doesn't take into account the real world of the horse grazing.

Very short, overgrazed grass in a restricted area (ideally tracks rather than rectangular) with supplementary hay (long-soaked if necessary) is a better choice than ad lib healthier pasture with longer grass, for an obese horse.

You MUST find a way to get them to lose weight (body fat), and allowing them access to longer grass which may be higher in fibre and lower in energy (calories) and sugar & fructan per kilo does NOT take into account how much they can eat and therefore their TOTAL calories, sugar and fructan intake.

It's not about how much sugar (or fructan!) is in the grass.

It's about how much sugar/fructan and calories the horse gets from the grass, over a set period of time grazing.

Always monitor your horse and assess the suitability of their environment from them themselves. You may find that strip grazing longer more mature grass is a good option, or a grazing muzzle on shorter grass may work well.

And thank you to the curious, open minded horse owners who are keen to keep learning, who sent me the post and asked me to comment.. you're the reason I'm still here 😁

Please help spread the truth about feeding horses - thank you! 🐴🍏

06/04/2022

"Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day"

Our beautiful Max fell asleep in Manesty Woods today with Paddy and Harry, his two adoring brothers overseeing his onward journey. The sun shone, the sound of the lake, the birdsong, the breeze in the trees and the scent of his favourite woodland walk comforting him.

This small dog with the waggy tail and hugest of hearts, gave love and hope to thousands of people worldwide. Max's legacy and story will continue to grow and inspire for many years to come. Every day gave us memories and every step with you beside us was a privilege.
When you see the orange glow of a sunrise or a sunset, think of Max and he’ll be there. Our hero, a true legend, the worlds most loved dog.

We'd like to say a huge thank you to the team at Frame, Swift and Partners for going the extra mile, with two staff giving up their free time to help Max on his final journey showing the compassion, love and dignity he rightly deserved. It just was perfect.

20/02/2022

.... “Prey animal” ...... “evolution of horsemanship” ..... “out from the shadows” ....

refreshingly accurate I feel.

Let’s not talk about Mark Todd, because, honestly, it’s not about him. It’s about all of us. It’s about the horse industry; it’s about the sports industry. It’s about what most of us came up learning, how we learned to ride and train, an...

07/11/2021

01/10/2021

LONG OR SHORT GRASS?

I'm asked this question a lot.

Firstly - for what type of horse?

If we're talking about an obese horse, or one with EMS or prone to laminitis, then you'll be concerned about the calorie intake, and WSC (sugar and fructan) intake.

Very short, overgrazed grass in a restricted area (ideally tracks rather than rectangular) with supplementary hay is a better choice than AD LIB healthier pasture with longer grass, for an obese/EMS/laminitic horse.

Why? because on the shorter grass their TOTAL calorie and sugar/fructan intake will be LOWER than on the ad lib longer more mature grass.

However, the longer more mature grass STRIP GRAZED may be an even better choice.

The answer really does depend on your horse, their situation, and your facilities/yard.

❌ It's not about how much sugar is in the grass, per kilo.

✅ It's about how much sugar/fructan and calories your horse can eat over a set period of time!

Always monitor your horse and assess the suitability of their environment from them themselves.

Please share to help spread the word 🐴🍏

(ps this very info is an entry in the Equine Nutrition Learning Centre at http://equinenutritionist.com/equine-nutrition-learning-centre)

13/09/2021

08/09/2021

WORLD PHYSIOTHERAPY DAY 2021

September 8th 2021 is - where physiotherapists all over the world raise awareness about the crucial contribution our profession makes to keeping our clients well, mobile and maximising their potential.

As ACPAT Chartered Physiotherapists we are in the privileged position of applying our specialist knowledge and skills not just to humans, but to our animal clients as well!

Want to know more? Head to ACPAT.org for further information 😊🐾
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

21/06/2021

19/06/2021

British team equine physiotherapists Sam Daplyn, Victoria Spalding, Rachel Greetham and Louise Carson recently pictured at a British Equestrian Federation saddle fitting course.

We are incredibly proud of the roles our members have, particularly with International athletes.
Victoria and Rachel will be heading to Tokyo soon to support the British Equestrian team during the upcoming Olympic Games.

A career as a Chartered Physiotherapist really can take you anywhere: the humans are catered for by Chartered Society of Physiotherapy members and the equines by our ACPAT members.

British Dressage British Showjumping British Eventing Official British Dressage - Para Matters

https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/team/team-staff