Equine Veterinary Physiotherapy | Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke

About Lorna

Dr Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke

Equine Veterinary Surgeon and

Equine Veterinary Physiotherapist

BA MA MSc MNAVP MRAMP VetMB MRCVS

Lorna is one of a small number of clinicians in the UK who is both a qualified veterinary surgeon and a qualified veterinary physiotherapist – dual-trained, dual-registered, and practising in both disciplines.

This combination is not incidental. It shapes every assessment, every treatment decision and every rehabilitation plan. Veterinary medical training informs what is happening clinically. Physiotherapy training determines how to address it.

As President of the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP), Lorna also works at a national level to advance the profession, promote clinical standards and strengthen the relationship between veterinary surgeons and veterinary physiotherapists.

Equilibre

equi- Latin equal, equally – balance, symmetry and the

equine patient simultaneously

libre Latin free, unrestricted – freedom from pain and

restriction; the goal of every treatment

equilibre French balance – the clinical outcome, the

treatment philosophy and the brand name

Promoting movement through freedom and balance

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The logo

The Equilibre logo was designed with deliberate intention. Every element carries meaning – drawn from the practice's dual clinical foundation, its philosophy of care and the name itself. A mark that is not decorative but documentary: a visual statement of what Equilibre is and what it stands for, built from the same roots as the name itself – freedom, balance and the horse at the centre of everything.

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In her own words...

"Horses have been my passion since I was nine years old and I have been so incredibly lucky to be able to carve a career out of my childhood hobby. I have worked with some of the very best clinicians and horse people and continue to learn so much from my colleagues and peers. But for me it has always been all about the horse and I am privileged to have worked with almost every type of horse through a career spanning several decades. From dressage horses, to showjumpers and eventers; from Suffolk horses to Konik ponies; from cobs, donkeys and Shetland ponies to Arab and Thoroughbred racehorses. I once even treated a Grevy's zebra and a Somali wild ass! They have all taught me something. I truly believe every equid deserves the same excellence in care tailored to their own unique needs.

"As a horse owner and rider myself it's important I give clients what I would expect from a fellow professional. Clients tell me I am conscientious and thorough, approachable, kind and compassionate. But above all, I deliver results. I invest heavily in knowledge and have spent more years than I care to count training at degree level and beyond. But knowledge is nothing without experience, and, whilst I continue to learn from the people and animals in my life, I am grateful to be at a stage of my career where I also have a wealth of experience to share.

"Clients in particular appreciate the fact that I am both a veterinary surgeon and a veterinary physiotherapist. I now find it hard to separate the two and having the training in both areas certainly makes me stronger in each. Combining these two disciplines gives me a broader perspective than I had earlier in my career - but it also opens up even more areas that I want to explore...

"In 2023 I was honoured to take up the role of President of the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists. It is a privilege to help shape the future of a profession I care deeply about – and to work to maintain the standards I would want for every horse that comes through my door.

"This really is more than a job for me. My profession is my passion!"

Career

Lorna qualified in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Cambridge in 2009 and has since built a career spanning equine ambulatory practice, hospital medicine and physiotherapy. After completing two internships at Rossdales Hospital and Diagnostic Centre, she helped establish their Hertfordshire ambulatory practice before moving into private practice in Suffolk. She served as Equine Director at Hawkedon Vets for six years before returning to Rossdales Newmarket as an Associate in their sports and leisure ambulatory team.

Alongside her veterinary career, Lorna recognised that her knowledge of targeted musculoskeletal therapy and rehabilitation was limited by the inconsistent quality of equine physiotherapy she encountered in practice. Rather than continuing to refer out, she trained. She completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy before progressing to an MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy at Writtle University College – the highest academic level currently available in the discipline.

Equilibre was founded to bring both disciplines together under a single practitioner — providing the depth of assessment and clinical reasoning that neither discipline alone can offer. Lorna has a particular interest in orthopaedic and poor performance investigation, rehabilitation following injury and performance maintenance of sports and leisure horses.

In 2023 Lorna became President of the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP), the professional body representing veterinary physiotherapists trained to the highest academic standards in the UK. In this role she advocates for professional standards, inter-profession communication and animal welfare at a national level – including engagement with DEFRA and ongoing discussions surrounding reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act.

Lorna is fully insured and on the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP). She is both a member of the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP) and the Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists (ABVA).

Appointments

Lorna accepts new clients for veterinary physiotherapy and acupuncture assessment, treatment, maintenance and rehabilitation. Appointments can be requested directly through Equilibre or following referral by your veterinary surgeon.

As a qualified veterinary surgeon, Lorna is legally permitted to make a veterinary assessment and diagnosis. For horses receiving active treatment related to a clinical condition, rather than maintenance therapy, she will – with your permission – liaise directly with your own veterinary surgeon to ensure continuity of clinical care.

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