Rider Physiotherapy
Improve how you move in the saddle and ride more effectively.
Rider physiotherapy focuses on how your body moves in the saddle
and what’s limiting your position, control and performance.
Through a structured assessment, we identify what’s limiting your movement and give you clear, targeted strategies to improve.
Sessions are delivered by a qualified physiotherapist with postgraduate training in veterinary physiotherapy.
You’re doing the work, but something isn’t quite clicking.
This is for you if
Sitting trot feels like hard work
Your horse feels different every ride
You struggle to stay balanced without tension
Transitions feel inconsistent or resistant
You’ve hit a plateau despite good training
Your position doesn’t feel as stable or effective as it should
Most riders don’t feel what they’re doing in the saddle. That’s exactly what we assess.
Why Rider Physiotherapy Matters
Your position and movement directly influence how your horse goes.
If you’re stiff, asymmetrical or bracing through your body
it changes the way your horse has to move underneath you.
Over time, this can show up as:
Loss of rhythm
Resistance in transitions
Crookedness
Difficulty progressing in training
You can keep adjusting your horse
or you can address what’s coming from you.
What to expect in your first session
Every session starts on the horse.
We assess how you move in the saddle and how that is influencing your position and control.
From there, we move off the horse to:
Assess mobility, strength and motor control
Treat any areas limiting your movement
Implement targeted exercises
Where appropriate, we return to the saddle to integrate the changes straight away.
You’ll leave with a clear understanding of:
What’s limiting your riding
What we’re working on
What to focus on moving forward
What changes
After a rider physiotherapy assessment, riders often notice:
Better control without tension
More consistent contact
Improved balance in transitions
Less effort required to sit and stabilise
A clearer feel for what their horse is doing
The goal isn’t perfection.
It’s making riding feel more effective and less like hard work.
Where sessions take place
Rider physiotherapy sessions are available:
At Thrive Equine Physio in Strathalbyn
At your agistment or property (within service area)
You can have your horse warmed up prior to your session if you like.
Off-horse assessment and treatment can be completed in your riding gear.
Pricing
Initial consultation (60 minutes): $180
Subsequent consultation (40 minutes): $135
Private health rebates may apply.
Payment is on the day via cash or card.
Who it’s for
This is for riders who:
Want to improve how they move and ride
Are open to addressing their own contribution
Value a structured, professional approach
If you’ve been thinking about it, now is a good time to book.
Most riders wait until something feels like a bigger issue
but often it’s the small things that make the biggest difference.
The earlier you address it, the easier it is to change.
👉 Book your rider physiotherapy assessment
Appointments are limited each week.
Complete the enquiry form and we’ll be in touch to organise a time that suits you.
If you’re unsure whether it’s right for you, feel free to include any questions.