Animal Osteopath - Anna Shawcross

04/12/2025

Christmas Opening Times and Laser Hire -

If you are interested please discuss with me in clinic or take a look at my website for more details. It will be available at weekends and some weekdays

15/01/2025

https://mailchi.mp/4bf7249c1a56/laser-therapy

This exciting new laser has been brought to you to offer added benefit to your usual osteopathic treatment. Where needed this nifty device is able to assist with acute pain and injury as well as chronic pain.

04/09/2024

Clinic News -

Pleased to let you all know that I have increased the number of days I spend in the Pulborough Clinic. Partly because the demand is there, and partly because the lovely Denise, who is in charge of Pulborough Hall, is going to allow me to keep my portable table on site. This is great news, at least,....

15/09/2023

Clinic News - https://mailchi.mp/6ede25d6e6ab/clinic-news

11/12/2020

A tad late with this one but it's true every day! I believe animals to be sentient and as important as we are.

20/11/2020

A little fun for a Friday but no...seriously, osteopathy is for everyone. Give it a try and get in touch hello@annashawcross.co.uk 07971204287

10/02/2019

Equine Influenza Outbreak
Due to the current risk to equine health I can assure owners I will only being visiting 1 yard per day and all clothing will be washed and boots sterilised after the visit. The advice from the veterinary profession is that if your horse has not been vaccinated in past 6 months then your horse will likely need a booster.

04/02/2019

- Why Your Horse Needs an Equine Osteopath -
Your horse will try to hide any restriction of its movement because horses evolved that way, they are prey animals and don’t want to appear lame to predators. Finding and treating those restrictions is the work of the equine osteopath. You may notice changes such as, failing to pick up a canter lead, refusing fences, not wanting to load in the trailer or becoming sensitive to girthing. All signs it’s time to get your horse checked. All horses have imperfections in the way they move and compensations at play. Some compensations are best left in place with a little treatment needed to keep them in check, while other compensations can lead to pain and restriction of movement which can lead to lameness or poor performance.
We ask much of our horses, in sport such as eventing or racing and they can be affected by how they are ridden, how they are cared for and by bits, bridles, saddles and a myriad of other equipment. Your osteopath will take it all into consideration in managing the best outcome for the horse.
Do your horse a favour and have him checked regularly to keep him healthy, happy and performing at his best for you.
Get in touch with your local experienced osteopath for an appointment 07971 204287 or hello@annashawcross.co.uk

24/01/2019

New Website. You can find me at

Osteopathic treatment involves a rigorous method of checking the animal’s joints, tendons and muscles for any pain or restriction which may impact the horse’s optimal health and performance. Treatment involves moving the areas of the horse’s body to help improve the function of the whole anima...

01/10/2018

Holly Fletcher riding Billy who is showing his flexibility in jumping. He really enjoys his osteopathy treatment which helps to keep him supple and comfortable when he's jumping.

28/06/2018

June has been a wonderful month treating polo ponies. They are lovely to work with, lightweight frames and great manners! They are of course particularly suited to osteopathy treatment due to the demands for speed and agility throughout their polo season. They have particularly benefited from lower neck and shoulder treatments. Treatment involves working from the foot and lower leg joints up to the elbow and shoulder - we use the leg to get all these joints moving and combine it with some massage. Necks can been manipulated to mobilise the joints and relieve tension. Horses generally enjoy these treatments and will stay relaxed and calm. We help to improve the function and therefore improve the performance and help to prevent injury.