Gabriela DrupkaEquine physiotherapy · Podkarpacie

Terms

Terms of cooperation with an equine physiotherapist

  1. General conditions

    • Physiotherapy treatments aim to support the horse’s health and wellbeing and to improve its physical fitness.
    • Sessions are carried out solely with the consent and at the request of the animal’s owner or carer.
    • A physiotherapist does not replace a veterinary surgeon — their work complements medical care rather than serving as an alternative to it.

  2. Preparing the horse for the visit

    • The horse should be clean, dry and, as far as possible, groomed before the treatment begins.
    • The place where the therapy is carried out should offer safe and calm conditions (a quiet environment, stable footing and no stress factors).

  3. Contraindications and health information

    • The physiotherapist must be informed of the horse’s state of health, past injuries, illnesses, medication taken and other relevant factors. A visit may not go ahead, or may be interrupted, if health contraindications arise (e.g. fever, fresh wounds, acute inflammation).
    • Any health concerns should be consulted with a veterinary surgeon beforehand.

  4. Responsibility

    • The horse’s owner or carer is responsible for preparing the animal for the visit and providing safe working conditions.
    • The owner remains responsible for the horse’s behaviour during the treatment.
    • The physiotherapist is not liable for consequences arising from the concealment of important information about the animal’s state of health.
    • The horse’s owner is obliged to inform the physiotherapist of any ailments, past injuries, procedures, current treatments, the mare’s pregnancy and the animal’s temperament.
    • In the case of an aggressive or over-excitable horse, the physiotherapist has the right to refuse the treatment. In such a case a travel fee plus a treatment fee is charged in accordance with the price list.

  5. Payments and cancellations

    • Payment can be made in cash or by bank transfer.
    • In the event of a cancellation, the physiotherapist may charge a fee in accordance with the arrangements agreed for the therapy.
    • Cancelling a visit requires contact at least 24 hours before the scheduled appointment.

  6. Aftercare recommendations

    • The horse’s owner (or carer) is obliged to follow the physiotherapist’s recommendations after the treatment — concerning, among other things, rest, the type of movement, care and restrictions on training. Failing to follow these recommendations may reduce the effectiveness of the therapy and have a negative effect on the horse’s wellbeing.

  7. Final notes

    • Physiotherapy treatments support and complement standard veterinary care — they do not replace the diagnosis or treatment provided by a veterinary surgeon.
    • The further therapy plan and individual recommendations for working with the horse are discussed after each visit.