Veterinary Services
What is Animal Chiropractic
Veterinary Services includes Chiropractic for animals is an effective treatment for the causes of and symptoms due to musculoskeletal imbalance in the body. It focuses on restoring whole-body joint mobility and spinal health throughout the whole body to relieve pain and restore function.
As an experienced Chiropractor, with years of experience also in sports massage, Becky integrates techniques from both professions to provide a gentle and effective treatment, which can be adapted for all animals and can release tension and aid relaxation. Chiropractic can be adapted to suit all animals from your household pet through to the animal athlete; including injury, post-operative rehabilitation, sports rehabilitation, performance, recovering from injury and box rest.
Becky attends horses at yards; please see information below about where we cover. Dogs can be seen in both Burgess Hill and Borde Hill clinics, please contact us to discuss availability and book in your horse or your dog.
You may have identified that your Horse or Dog elicits one or more of the behaviours from the list of signs to look out for. Please get in contact if you would like to find out whether Chiropractic is the right approach for your animal.
Fully Qualified Animal Chiropractor
Becky is a fully qualified Animal Chiropractor, having gained a Masters in Chiropractic (MChiro), finishing with a First Class degree with honours at McTimoney College of Chiropractic and subsequently a Post Graduate Diploma (PDAC) in Animal Chiropractic at Options for Animals UK and utilises the following techniques during her treatments:
- Gentle, effective Chiropractic Adjustments
- Joint mobilisations
- McTimoney Corley Technique
- Red Light (Phototherapy)
- Myofascial Release (using the Fascial Edge Tool)
- Trigger Point Therapy and Acupressure
- Passive stretches, muscle energy techniques
- Equine and Canine Kinesiology Taping
- Aftercare and advice tailored to your animal
Animal Chiropractic Benefits
- Symptomatic relief of pain following injury
- Increased range of movement and joint mobility
- Maintaining strength and suppleness
- Restoration of proper neuro-muscular function
- Injury prevention
- Relax muscle spasm
- Increase and improve circulation
- Prevention of muscle atrophy (wasting) following periods of box rest or restricted work
- Increased performance for equine athletes and eventers, working, agility, flyball and showing dogs
What can I expect during treatment?
During your appointment, Becky will take a full history of your animal, followed by a physical assessment and gait analysis. We allow up to an hour for Initial Consultation for both horses and dogs, to ensure we can capture all the relevant information and fully assess your animal ahead of any treatment. Follow up treatments are around 30 minutes for dogs and 45 minutes for horses. After your session, Becky will discuss any advice and exercises to carry out between treatments.
In the U.K., it is no longer a requirement to seek Veterinary permission for all cases. Guidance issued by RCVS in November 2020 outlined that “an animal declared healthy by the owner, in cases where care is to maintain good health and optimise competition performance, can be seen without specific Veterinary referral”. Becky is a qualified and insured Animal Chiropractor and will seek Veterinary permission routinely for rehabilitation cases and advise your Vet of any routine treatments prior to your appointment.
Pricing and Booking Information
Equine Chiropractic
Initial Consultation and Treatment for new horses – £80 (60 mins)
Follow-up treatment- £75 (45-60 mins)
Canine Chiropractic
Initial Consultation and Treatment for new animals – £80 (60 mins)
Follow-up treatment- £50 (30 mins)
Dogs are seen at our clinics at Town Place, Burgess Hill Chiropractic Clinic or at yards when combined with an equine appointment.
Human Chiropractic
Initial Consultation and treatment for new clients – £80 (60 mins)
Follow-up treatment – £55 (30 mins)
People are seen at our clinics at Town Place, Burgess Hill Chiropractic Clinic or at yards when combined with an equine appointment.
Rider Treatments
Chiropractic is an effective treatment to address rider misalignment or reduced range of movement which can, in turn, affect your ridden work with your horse.
Chiropractic Initial Consultation and Follow Up appointments are available at your yard when booked in with your horse and are carried out on a portable Chiropractic bench.
Initial Consultation £85 (60 minutes)
Follow up appointments £60 (30 minutes)
Horse and Rider Bookings
A discount of £5 will be applied to both horse and rider for Chiropractic treatment when you book yourself and your horse in for treatment on the same day at your yard. A warm, dry space should be made available for treatment for riders.
Group Bookings
A discount of £5 per horse/rider will be applied for treatment for three or more horses at the same yard or location, seen on the same day.
Travel
A small call out fee is requested for all bookings made at your yard and home visits. This will be charged at £5 for those within 10 miles of RH16, £10 for 11-20 miles and £15 for 21-30 miles from our business address.
Payment
Appointment fees in clinic are payable at the time of your appointment. Equine and call-out visits are payable the day before attendance. Payment can be made via BACS payment and is required by the day of your appointment, failure to do so may result in your appointment being cancelled or re-allocated. A booking fee of £30 may be requested to secure animal bookings. RKF Chiropractic reserves the right to use discretion in extenuating circumstances.
Cancellations
In the event you need to reschedule your appointment, we ask that you please give 48 hours’ notice. Notice given within 24 hours of appointment will be charged at full price, with the exception of extenuating circumstances or if we are able to fill your slot at short notice. Failure to give 48 hours notice may also result in your deposit being retained at short notice or full fee being charged prior to any further bookings being made.
Lameness/Treatment is Contravened
In the event that I arrive and your animal works up lame after doing a short re-assessment, treatment is therefore contra-indicated without Veterinary Consent. In the event your animal presents lame on re-assessment, a £30 fee plus travel costs will be retained/requested and advise will be given on the next most appropriate steps for your horse or dog.
If you have arranged an appointment for an animal for maintenance or performance and upon arrival your animal presents with lameness you have not disclosed and Veterinary Consent has not been arranged in advance, you will be responsible for paying the full appointment fee and associated travel costs.
Veterinary Consent
Your animals’ veterinary details will be requested upon booking to seek permission prior to treatment. In most cases, I will be able to do this for you.
If you have any questions relating to Animal Chiropractic and would like to make a booking, please contact us.
Rider Assessment
As a qualified human Chiropractor, Becky has a wealth of experience in human postural assessment and specialises in rider biomechanics. Becky is therefore also able to offer ridden assessment of your riding posture and ridden biomechanics, which may, in turn, be affecting your horse when in work. Becky can undertake this assessment as part of a Chiropractic appointment and is happy to discuss options for your own treatment in line with your horse, to enable you both to perform at your best ability.
Animal Chiropractic Services in Sussex
At RKF Chiropractic in Sussex we offer professional animal chiropractic services for dogs, horses and other companion animals, tailored to each patient’s unique biomechanics and needs. Our evidence-informed approach includes detailed gait and spinal assessments, gentle manual adjustments, and personalised wellness plans designed to improve mobility, reduce pain and support overall well-being for performance animals and family pets alike.
We provide mobile visits throughout the Sussex area, bringing expert chiropractic care directly to your yard, stable or home for maximum comfort and convenience. Regular animal chiropractic care can complement veterinary treatment, helping with joint stiffness, gait abnormalities, post-injury recovery and enhanced athletic performance. Whether your dog is recovering from an injury or your horse is preparing for competition, our compassionate, professional team is here to help your animals move more freely and live healthier lives. Book a consultation with our experienced animal chiropractor and discover the benefits of specialised chiropractic care in Sussex.
Does Your Horse or Dog Show Signs Of
- Stiffness or Pain
- Changes in Performance
- Difficulty laying on one Side
- Difficulty Getting Up or Sitting Down
- Lameness or Changes in Gait
- Unable to Jump or Jump Up
- Bucking and Rearing
- Head Shaking or Tilting
- Preference to One Rein
- Lack of Flexion at The Poll
- Difficulty with Lateral Movements