Sarah Robinson - Animal Physiotherapist

WHEN IT COMES TO HORSES,
THERE'S NO DOUBT THAT
SARAH HAS MAGIC TOUCH!

SARAH Robinson (pictured left with Budarri), is always a welcome visitor to Coltherd Racing's stables. Her ties to the Coltherd family stretch back to the days she helped teach Stuart's daughter Amy to ride, but in recent years her trips to the Clarilawmuir yard have been on a strictly professional footing.

After graduating from the College of Animal Physiotherapy in Aylesbury two years ago with a Diploma in Animal Physiotherapy (Distinction), Sarah decided to set up her own company - Equine Physio UK - specialising in equine physiotherapy, massage and rehabilitation.

Sarah, who originally hails from London, first came to the Borders 20 years ago and established Towerburn Stables at Hartrigge, near Jedburgh. Her recent move into equine physiotherapy has proved highly successful, with the specialist services she offers in big demand.

"It's always a pleasure dealing with Stuart's horses," says Sarah, "and we've gradually been able to establish a comprehensive maintenance programme for the yard. I check the horses' joint mobility, muscle symmetry, range of movement and muscle tone, as well as looking for any knots, spasms or general tightness.

"Clarilawmuir is a brilliant location for the stables, and I find the horses here all have different personalities and are very friendly. There's definitely a family atmosphere about the yard, and this makes my job a whole lot easier."

Trainer Stuart Coltherd considers Sarah to be an important member of the Coltherd Racing team. "She's always very thorough and invariably finds the cause of discomfort which one of our horses might have been experiencing at that particular time.

"Sarah's also very good at showing you exactly where the problem lies, and will then spend as much time as possible with the horse in question to help remedy the situation.

"At the end of each visit she'll hand me a full report of her findings, suggesting the most beneficial course of action and what exercise regime would be appropriate. Sarah has a great way with horses, and the results of her efforts are plain to see on race days."