Equine Acupuncture, Bowen Therapy & Chinese Herbal Medicine

Horses place significant demands on their bodies through training, competition, transport, groundwork, ridden work, and general athletic performance. These physical stresses can contribute to muscle tension, soreness, stiffness, reduced performance, behavioural changes, and injury over time. Our goal is to support each horse holistically, focusing not only on symptoms, but on comfort, mobility, recovery, and overall wellbeing.

Acupuncture works by stimulating specific points on the body to support circulation, reduce pain and inflammation, improve nerve and muscle function, and encourage the body’s natural healing responses. Bowen Therapy complements this by gently releasing muscular and fascial tension while supporting relaxation, posture, and movement patterns.

Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine can further support the body internally through carefully selected herbal formulations tailored to the individual horse’s constitution and condition. Chinese herbs may be used alongside acupuncture and conventional veterinary care to assist with chronic conditions, recovery, immune support, digestive health, respiratory concerns, and overall vitality.

Together, these therapies can form a comprehensive and compassionate approach to equine health and performance care.

May assist with

• Muscle soreness and tension
• Back and neck discomfort
• Joint stiffness and arthritis
• Recovery following injury or surgery
• Tendon and ligament rehabilitation
• Performance maintenance and conditioning
• Reduced flexibility or stride length
• Behavioural changes linked to discomfort
• General wear and tear in working horses
• Senior horse comfort and mobility support
• Stress and nervous tension
• Recovery after competition or heavy workloads
• Digestive and gastrointestinal support
• Respiratory support
• Immune system support
• Chronic inflammatory conditions
• Overall wellness and preventative care

Performance & working horses

• Supports recovery and rehabilitation
• Encourages relaxation and nervous system balance
• Helps improve comfort, flexibility, and mobility
• Assists circulation and healing processes
• Supports musculoskeletal function
• Complements conventional veterinary treatments
• Individualised treatment plans tailored to the horse’s workload and needs
• Gentle, holistic support for both acute and chronic conditions

Many owners report improvements in movement quality, comfort, attitude, recovery time, and overall performance following integrative treatment programs involving acupuncture, Bowen Therapy, and Chinese Herbal Medicine.