Fisioterapia, osteopatía, trabajo corporal y rehabilitación — manténlo sano y en movimiento.
Lobke Bijl is a certified equine saddle fitting specialist based in Herwijnen. She trained as an equine sports therapist and osteopath before specialising in saddle fitting in 2023. She adjusts and re-flocks existing saddles and measures horses for new saddles, with a follow-up check after every new saddle purchase. She works with several saddle brands.
Iris Weekers offers cranio-sacral therapy for horses, aimed at supporting their health and wellbeing. She also provides instruction and horse coaching sessions. She works mobile from Alphen aan den Rijn and the surrounding area, with longer distances possible when several clients share one location. Horse coaching sessions take place in Leiden.
Hippo Sofia Academie is a training institute in Hooge Mierde, the Netherlands, offering courses for complementary equine (rehabilitation) therapists. Its programme covers subjects such as osteopathy, cranio-sacral therapy, massage, shiatsu, medical taping and basic medical knowledge for horses. At its location it also offers rehabilitation for horses with the necessary therapies. The academy is affiliated with the BLPT professional label for horse therapists.
Marieke's PaardenZorg offers osteopathy, rehabilitation, training and instruction focused on horse welfare. Training of horses is done in hand or under saddle to maintain or improve their usability, for example during injury or the owner's absence. Through Marieke Dierenosteopathie she also treats dogs, cats and other pets. The training location is in Aalst-Waalre, with a practice room in Valkenswaard.
Eva van Luxemburg is an equine osteopath based in Wijk en Aalburg, the Netherlands. She treats horses with osteopathy, including jaw and SI joint treatment and cranio-sacral therapy. An examination and treatment takes one to one and a half hours and is done by appointment at the owner's home or stable. She is currently not taking on new clients but remains reachable for questions and advice.
Dierosteopathie Jobine is an animal osteopathy practice in Babyloniënbroek, the Netherlands. It offers osteopathy for horses and dogs. Dogs can be seen at the practice through an online agenda, while appointments for horses and home visits are arranged by contact form, email or WhatsApp. Consultations are non-invasive and complementary to veterinary care.
Dier in Beweging is a practice in Berkel-Enschot offering osteopathy and chiropractic for dogs, cats and horses. It also offers sports therapy based on the Jack Meagher method and Perfect Fit harnesses. The practitioner, Ilse, is currently not taking on new patients except via referral from a colleague, vet or behaviour therapist.
De Osteo Hoeve is an osteopathy practice for horses and dogs in Heist-op-den-Berg. It is run by Ann-Sophie Schellen, a qualified human, canine and equine osteopath. Horse treatments are booked via the contact form, email, SMS or WhatsApp. The practice also runs workshops.
Ingrid De Boelpaep is an animal osteopath based in Steenhuffel who works with horses, dogs and cats across Belgium. She examines how the animal stands and moves and treats the body as a whole to make movement easier. Her horse services also cover saddle-related issues and kinesiotaping. She offers osteopathy and sports massage for horses and dogs.
Ekibalance is run by certified equine dentist Romeo Vangoethemd and equine and canine osteopath Lisbeth Wijnants in Rummen. It offers dental care for horses, osteopathy, acupuncture and medical taping for horses and dogs. Lisbeth also provides rehabilitation and training of horses according to classical riding principles, including lessons. Advice on feeding and supplements is available as well.
EquiDoc is an equine veterinary practice in Chaam focused on movement problems in horses. It offers pre-purchase examinations, lameness investigations, imaging such as X-ray and ultrasound, gastroscopy and treatments for the musculoskeletal system. The team supports horses through rehabilitation with step-by-step protocols, including rehabilitation on site. It also provides preventive guidance and a line of supplements.
Oerssterk met Mirre offers animal osteopathy for horses and dogs in the Breda region. Indications include lameness, stiffness, a sensitive back, reduced performance and behaviour changes. The owner, Mirre van Bers-van Oers, also offers home support for people with brain injury and MS.
Puur Paardencoaching offers horse-assisted coaching for people dealing with stress, anxiety, overstimulation and recurring patterns. It runs a three-month programme with weekly guidance and a workbook, as well as single introductory sessions. The coaching combines work on the nervous system and the unconscious mind with sessions alongside the practice's three horses. Most sessions take place in Liempde on Landgoed Velder.
De Bemi Hoeve is a foaling and rehabilitation centre for horses in Hoogeloon. It cares for pregnant mares, supports them during and after foaling, and looks after foals. It offers insemination using a teaser stallion, with or without a vet, and thermium treatment, optionally combined with rehabilitation. It sells foals, yearlings and broodmares and provides NIWO-certified horse transport.
DBP Veterinary Services is a veterinary practice in Moerbeke-Waas focused on horses. It offers orthopaedic care and pre-purchase examinations, internal medicine including endoscopy, gastroscopy and echocardiography, and rehabilitation and training programmes. Vet Julie De Baerdemaeker, a former dressage rider, focuses on sport horse support and rehabilitation. Horses are seen at the practice by appointment or on home visits.
The Smiling Horse (Dental Horse Care) provides dental care for horses. The work is carried out by a certified horse dentist, Mariele van den Berg. The business trades online as Paardentandarts.nl.
Katrien Madder is a mobile equine vet and horse physiotherapist based in Putte, serving the Mechelen and Antwerp region. She has more than twenty years of experience with lameness investigations, internal medicine, skin and eye conditions and rehabilitation. Her practice vehicle carries digital X-ray, ultrasound and video endoscopy so horses can be examined on site. Services also include pre-purchase exams, dental care and nutrition advice.
Medisch Centrum voor Paarden - De Hofstede is an equine clinic combined with a rehabilitation centre for horses. A multidisciplinary team of equine vets, veterinary assistants, a farrier and a saddler provides acute care and step-by-step rehabilitation. Facilities include an Equine-Aquatrainer, thermography, ultrasound, X-ray, endoscopy, laser and shockwave therapy. Horses can also be schooled and trained by a professional rider, and ambulatory care is offered on location.
HPC Buitenzorg is an orthopaedic centre for horses in Bemmel where equine vets, farriers, physiotherapists and chiropractors work together. It offers diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic and hoof problems, chiropractic and physiotherapy, clinical and radiographic pre-purchase examinations and sport-horse support. Gynaecology and ambulatory visits are also offered. Consultations are by appointment at the clinic or at the owner's yard.
Jef Desmedt and Lies De Backer run an equine veterinary practice in Oudsbergen, with Jef focusing on orthopaedics and sport-horse care and Lies on gynaecology and reproduction. Services include lameness examinations, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, foaling support and semen collection. Rehabilitation is supported with an aquatrainer, walker and laser therapy. The practice has around 30 stables for horses staying for treatment or rehabilitation and offers pre-export quarantine.
EFMCenter (Equine Functional Motion Center) is a rehabilitation and sport support facility for horses in Moergestel, opened in 2021 by equine veterinarian Veronique Swagemakers. It aims to help horses move more functionally, perform better and reduce injury risk. Services include sports medicine, PRP, shockwave, aquatraining, EMS training, laser, Indiba and cryo therapy. Equine internal medicine specialist Dr Karin Kruger also offers sports medicine, poor performance work-ups and acupuncture.
Patty Stuyver Paardentandarts is an equine dental practice. It provides dental treatment for horses, with information on anatomy, common problems, treatments and rates. Horse owners can bring their horse to her clinic in Aalsmeer for quicker appointments. She also works as a nutrition consultant and gives talks.
Paardenkliniek Wolvega is an equine veterinary clinic focused on the health and usability of sport and leisure horses. Its sports medical centre, opened in 2019, offers indoor facilities for examination and treatment, from ultrasound and MRI to endoscopy and a fully equipped operating theatre. Services include orthopaedics, surgery, internal medicine, reproduction, dentistry, pre-purchase examinations and an ambulatory practice. The clinic also offers physiotherapy, a team of farriers, a veterinary blood bank, laboratories and its own supplement line.
Paardentandarts Bellarosa is a mobile equine dental practice based in Bergen op Zoom. A certified horse dentist carries out dental checks and treatments to prevent dental, digestive, contact and behavioural problems in horses. The practice visits clients in Noord-Brabant, Zeeland, Zuid-Holland, Utrecht, Gelderland and Belgium.
