Sam Daplyn
Chartered Physiotherapist and Equine Physiotherapist | MSC, MCSP, ACPAT
About Sam
Sam Daplyn specialises in sports horse performance issues across a range of disciplines and regularly works at a range of international competitions (World Equestrian Games, Olympia horse show, Burghley and Blenheim horse trials as well as Sunshine tour and MET show-jumping tours in Spain).
Sam is also a recognised physiotherapist on the Register for Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP), an approved register of professionals within the animal physiotherapy industry. This register is industry led in accordance with both the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA). These affiliations mean that Sam is recognised by insurance companies as well as vets to provide physiotherapy services in a regulated and safe manner.
Qualified as an equine physio for 4 years and set up Equine Performance Physio Ltd in June 2016 which has grown from scratch to be a busy 5/6 day week physio practice working across West Sussex, Surrey, East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, Essex and Oxfordshire. Has developed an excellent working relationship with numerous vet practices as well as specialist lameness vets.
Sam is affiliated with The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Physiotherapy (ACPAT) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) as well as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and has completed degrees in sports science, human physiotherapy and animal physiotherapy.
Improving Horse Performance
Horses in need of physiotherapy can suffer from any of the following complaints: Behavioural changes, resistance to training progressions, poor performance (lower than normal marks, knocking down poles, slow response to the aids), unwillingness to tacking up, showing signs of ‘cold backed’ behaviour and weakness and stiffness post surgery.
Following the initial assessment and if any issues are found then your horse will then be treated using a combination of manual therapy and electrotherapy as well as receiving an individual home management plan for you to follow.
Physiotherapy can also be used as a preventative measure in order to give you peace of mind that your horse is not showing early signs of any potential problems that may later result in having time off.
Improving Rider Performance
It is just as important to look at rider strength and conditioning as a part of improving overall performance.
Rider physiotherapy can highlight and address any imbalances present on and off the horse, as well as provide simple exercises to follow that will improve rider symmetry.
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…I could not speak more highly…
We have had the pleasure of working with Sam for over three years. He looks after the needs of the entire team of horses owned by IN Showjumpers, who range from horses jumping at the very top of the sport representing their country to young horses starting their competitive show jumping journey. Sam has an in-depth knowledge of the needs of showjumping horses, gained from both his training and as importantly from working alongside top sports vets and this enables him to have a great feel for the needs of the horses. I could not speak more highly about his attention to detail, passion, follow up and desire to work with the riders, grooms, myself and other service providers.
Caroline Wilks
Founder and Managing Director of IN Showjumpers
…helping them develop strength, balance and athleticism…
Sams input as a physiotherapist doesn’t just stop at keeping the horses supple, he will watch them during exercise and always be looking for the best way towards helping them develop strength, balance and athleticism therefore leading towards preventing injury. This is also enhanced by the fact that he can treat us “the riders.” By seeing us in the saddle he can help us strengthen our own imbalances and therefore be better equipped to train correctly.
Sarah Millis
International Dressage Rider
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK’s 54,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers
Health and Care Professionals Council
The Health and Care Professionals Council keep a register ofprofessionals who meet our standards for their training, professional skills, behaviour and health.
The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy
ACPAT is a Professional Network Group of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and represents the interests of Chartered Physiotherapists working in Animal Therapy.
Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners
RAMP is committed to protecting the public and their animals, and promoting public confidence in the animal musculoskeletal occupation it registers.