Equine Osteopathy
Body · Movement · Awareness
At Kine Equus, we work through connection, communication and awareness. But none of that can truly hold if the horse’s body is not ready. Equine osteopathy is not an extra: it is one of the pillars of this project.
Three real moments from a session: observation, treatment, and the horse’s response.
A team effort
Alberto is a physiotherapist by profession and an equine osteopath.
He also works in the world of bike fitting: movement analysis, compensations, mobility and efficiency. It may sound like “a different sport”, but the principle is exactly the same: when the body compensates, movement changes.
Just as on the bike an asymmetry can create pain or reduce performance, in the horse a restriction can turn into resistance, lack of fluency, or that feeling that “something isn’t quite right”. In riding, in the end, we are talking about the same thing: body + balance + movement pattern.
You can see his professional approach on his website: www.atfisio.es.
But here, he does not work alone.
We always go together.
Alberto is the one who evaluates and treats from anatomical and biomechanical knowledge.
I am the one who observes, interprets and reads what the horse is expressing.
While he reviews structures, I observe posture, expression, intention and response.
Working together allows us to understand the patient much more fully.
We do not only see muscles. We see the whole horse.
Body · Movement · Awareness
These three pillars cannot be separated.
A joint restriction can become resistance.
Muscle tension can look like disobedience.
A biomechanical compensation can alter the entire way of moving.
If I notice something that does not fit during training, we do not force it.
We do not assume. We check.
What does equine osteopathy address?
- Joint restrictions
- Mobility limitations
- Muscle tension
- Biomechanical compensations
- Alterations in growing youngsters
- Imbalances after falls or minor trauma
- Preventive maintenance for horses in work
The goal is not to force structures.
It is to restore balance and mobility to the system.
What a session looks like
Approximate duration: 60-90 minutes.
But we do not work by the clock.
There is no rush here.
Each horse asks for its own time.
And patience is part of the treatment.
A session includes:
- Global evaluation of the horse
- Assessment of joint mobility
- Muscular and postural evaluation
- Specific manual treatment
- Aftercare recommendations when needed
Everything is done through calm and respect.
The invisible foundation of the project
My work lies in relationship and education.
His lies in making sure the body can sustain that process.
Osteopathy is not an add-on.
It is the quiet foundation that allows movement to stay free, training to remain coherent, and the horse to express itself without pain.
And that is why it is an essential part of Kine Equus.
Service available in Alicante
We offer sessions throughout the province of Alicante.
We also travel on request, provided there is a certain number of horses to be treated at the same location.
If you are unsure about your area, feel free to ask us.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my horse needs an osteopathy session?
If you notice small but repeated changes (asymmetries, stiffness, lack of fluency, new resistances, difficulty on one side, stumbling, changes in attitude or contact), it is usually a good idea to check. Many times the horse adapts… until it no longer can.
Will I be able to ride after the session?
It depends on what we find and how the body responds. Sometimes 24–48 hours of relative rest is best (walking, light lunging, calm mobility). If everything feels stable, the horse can return to routine progressively. We will guide you at the end of the session.
Does the session need to be repeated?
We do not work with “automatic routines”. If the horse needs it, we schedule a follow-up. In other cases, one session plus management or training adjustments is enough. The idea is for the body to support the process, not to create dependency.
Do you feel that something physical may be limiting your horse?
Write to us and we can assess together whether your horse may need an osteopathic check.
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