About Bellscross Veterinary Physiotherapy
Run by Gina Rickard
(BSc Hons Veterinary Physiotherapy)
Bellscross Veterinary Physiotherapy is a Surrey/ Hampshire based practice providing veterinary physiotherapy, riding & training services to clients in the South East UK & beyond. From maintenance treatments for top competition horses to the happy hacker undergoing rehabilitation, all can be catered for and are cared for equally.
Rehabilitating my first horse, Bellscross Johny, after a deep forelimb injury, started my journey towards becoming a veterinary physiotherapist. Since then, working with international dressage horses, managing my own competition horse & working with top veterinary professionals in Europe, allowed me to gain further insight into the importance of both prehabilitation & rehabilitation.
My passion for all things equine health and performance, as well as owner education, has lead to the creation of Bellscross Veterinary Physiotherapy.
Gina
Education
BSc (Hons) Veterinary Physiotherapy (2:1)
Harper Adams University
My four years studying at Harper, including my placement year which included spending time at a top equine orthopaedic hospital in Germany, provided me with the toolkit of evidence based methods to give the best treatment possible.
The industry is always evolving & each patient can bring a unique challenge, therefore, it's essential and required to attend continued professional development courses to ensure skills are kept up to date.
CPD courses & other education:
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Gillian Higgins- Muscular misconceptions
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Equine Positional Release
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Equine Documentalist- Nerve impingement & hoof balance
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Balanced Through Movement masterclass member
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INDIBA Masterclass 2023
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Horses Inside Out conference 2023
Our mission
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Improve equine welfare &
performance -
Increase owner awareness of equine health & rehabilitation, common issues & horsemanship
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Produce happy & healthy performance horses