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Assessment
Identify performance limitations and movement dysfunctions through a tailored biomechanical evaluation.
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Accelerated
Recovery.
Enhanced
Performance.
Equine Sports Massage · Myofascial Release · Myopractic · Physical Therapy
Katie Bird delivers specialist, hands-on equine therapy across the North Island — restoring movement, relieving dysfunction, and keeping horses sound from paddock to competition.
10+
Years experience
4
Specialist disciplines
NI
Mobile coverage
Taupo Based
Mobile across the North Island
Competition Horses to Everyday Companions
Evidence-Based Practice
What we offer
Tailored therapy for
every horse, every need
Every session starts with a full biomechanical assessment — identifying root causes, not just symptoms.
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Maintenance
Improve suppleness, flexibility, and joint mobility while reducing injury risk and supporting consistent performance.
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Rehabilitation
Individualised recovery plans — from injury management to return-to-work transitions and conditioning programmes.
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Wound Care
From initial injury to structured aftercare — available as part of your treatment plan or as a standalone service.
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About Katie
Real-world results, evidence-based practice
Katie has worked with horses at every level — from children's ponies to top-level competition horses.
A dedicated event rider herself, based at Astek Stud, Katie understands what it takes to keep horses sound, mobile, and performing.
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Hear from
Katie's clients
"Katie has been treating my whole Eventing team since September 2018 and the difference in them in such a short time has been remarkable."Read all testimonials
Community
Our sponsored riders
Katie proudly supports talented riders and local events across New Zealand.
Eventing
Brea Walker
An exciting young event rider making her mark on the New Zealand eventing scene.
Dressage
Debbie & Peter Barke
A dedicated dressage duo — Katie supports their ongoing training and competition programme.