McTimoney Animal Manipulation
Theses 1998
Name: / Title:Spooner, K. / A study of the exercise and training regimes of agility dogs and their unsoundness and injuries
Tallantire, J. / An investigation into veterinary attitudes towards manipulative therapy for animals in Devon
Wilkinson, M. / Promoting McTimoney Chiropractic in the equine world
McTimoney Animal Manipulation
Theses 1999
Name: / Title:Casemore, J. R. / Trot gait variables in Trakehner horses
Dickin, C. / A study to ascertain whether foot conformation has any effect on the rate of horn growth in the feet of National Hunt racehorses trained at Alscot Park Stables
Dowdell, F. / An investigation into the relationship between the angles of the scapula and the pastern of the horse
Jennings, N. L. / A quantitative assessment of equine pelvic measurements and its relationship with period of parturition and birth weight of foal
Marks, D. / Inter-examiner and intra-examiner reliability of the use of a Flexicurve Ruler to measure the profile of the equine back
Mitchell, L. / A study to examine the significance of limb angles and bone lengths in determining the characteristics of Tolt in the Icelandic horse
Ostle, S. / Musculoskeletal problems of the equine spine and pelvis
Pinnock, M. / An investigation of certain aspects of lateral symmetry in the horse
Rayner, S. / A study of the post-treatment advice given to horse owners by McTimoney animal chiropractors
McTimoney Animal Manipulation
Theses 2000
Name: / Title:Drew, Susan / Is there a correlation between the bony misalignments equine patients present to McTimoney chiropractors and the discipline for which they are used?
Eckley, Sarah / Experiment to use the difference between the hoof and shoulder angle and compare it to observed lameness over the post racing season of thoroughbreds
Firth, Jill / A preliminary investigation into the effects of Cortaflex® on mobility of horses and ponies aged nine years and over
Leverett, Gloria / A study of bone length and bone ratios and their effect on performance in dressage horses
McLaughlin, Thaddeus / Investigation into the role that animal manipulation therapy plays in the diagnosis, treatment and potential prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in horses in Co. Kildare, Ireland
Miller, Leigh / A study to ascertain whether there are any significant differences in the body weight distribution upon the limbs of trainee guide dogs at the Wokingham Guide Dog Training Centre
Overend, Charlotte Emma / An investigation into the relationship between hind limb asymmetry and pelvic alignment in the horse
Ricketts, Tina / Massage to the protractors and retractors of the limbs of the horse increases stride length at walk
Simon, M.C. / Innate intelligence : its significance to the animal manipulator
Sofley, P.E. / “Does travelling in a horse box, by road, influence the alignments of a horse’s pelvis?”
Stanwell, Ellen / Is there a relationship between structural or functional pelvic and/or thoracic limb asymmetry and front leg stay apparatus injury in the Thoroughbred National Hunt Racehorse?
Turner, Maggie / A clinico-pathological study of pelvic asymmetry in the horse
Vigor, Emma Kate / An investigation into the number of fallers at a National Hunt racetrack in the South East of England between January 1999 and January 2000 and the possible implications for the use of chiropractic in these horses
McTimoney Animal Manipulation
Theses 2001
Name: / Title:Brewer, E. / An investigation into the effect of age on horn growth rate in horses
Contini, M. / Chiropractic treatment of horses and its influence on stride length
Cottle, I. / When will veterinary surgeons in England refer horses for chiropractic treatment?
Elliott, S. / The influence of hoof angle on the proximal and distal equine hind limb
Gardener, R. / An investigation into the effects of magnetic leg wraps on equine limb temperature
Ghinn, J.H. / The effect of stifle and shoulder angles on stride length of male bull terriers: A study of the effects of joint angulation on movement
Hedderly, S. / Investigation into bone lengths ad joint angles of Thoroughbred Point to Point horses: A study to determine the conformation required of the Thoroughbred Point to Point horse
Jefferies, M. / Reaction to mounting: The method of mounting a horse produces different behavioural responses
Lewis, A. / Observational study into the horse rider’s weight distribution
Lightfoot, H. M. / An examination of the link between front and hind angulation and the BVA-KC hip score in the Siberian Husky
Livingston, M. / An assessment of equine spinal movement before and after osteopathic manipulative treatment
Rising, R. K. / An observational study of the symmetry of racehorses’ backs
Routledge, N. J. / Study to establish the pass and failure rates of horses at endurance rides
Sims, P. C. / An investigation into racing Greyhound conformation, to ascertain if certain body ratios are found to be consistent, and frequent in their occurrence with other body ratios
Smith, S. J. / The effects of various numnahs on the stride length of horses: A comparative study of the natural stride length, a control stride length (no numnah) and the stride length with various types of numnahs in relation to performance
McTimoney Animal Manipulation
Theses 2002
Name: / Title:Anrys, Catherine / The effect of stretching on the plasma lactate clearance after sub-maximal exercise
Archer, Joanne / An investigation into external measurement changes of the horse’s pelvis following manipulation through McTimoney Chiropractic techniques.
Barrett, Samantha / A Retrospective Study Into The Effects Of Osteopathic Treatment on The Surface Temperature Of Horses
Burke, Roma C. / Chiropractic Effects on Equine Stride Length
Cessford, Sasha V. / The Effects of Massage on Stride Length Of The Horse
Gunter, Penny / The relationship between shoe wear, foot confirmation and foot placement in a group of 12 horses
Harber, Rachel / McTimoneyCollege of Chiropractic PGDip Animal Manipulation Year 2
Heagerty, Rosanne / A Preliminary Investigation into the Variation of Fore Cannon Bone Circumference and Width Measurement within the WelshMountain Pony Breed.
Heritage, Zoe / An investigation to establish whether there are certain anatomical correlative ratios found in the successful Border Collie competing in the sport of dog agility, compared with the standard agility-Border Collie.
Jarman, Timothy / Assessment of Tissue Asymmetry, about the NinthThoracic using a Flexicurve Ruler to Measure the Profile of the Equine Back.
Lymer Wendy / An Investigation To Define The Terms ‘Good Angulation and Bend of Stifle’ and ‘Hocks Set Low’ As They Relate To The Parson Russell Terrier
O’Hara, Sarah / An investigative Study Into The Effects of Passive Static Stretching Exercises On The Stride Length of Horses
Prosser, Emily / Do Cytek Shoes Maintain Better Hoof Balance Than Traditional Shoes?
Rombaut, Georgina / A comparison of the unshod V’s shod hoof to access the rate of hoof growth in thoroughbreds and what effect, if any, age has on the growth process.
Smith, Sam / The Shape Of The Equine Back Related To Dorsoventral Flexibility.
Vermeire, Jeroen / A preliminary investigation into the effect of Aplazy on one year old dogs with hip dysplasia grade B and c according to the Federation Cynologique Internationale criteria.
Wreford-Brown, Amanda / The Influence Of Progressive Exercise On The Muscles Of The Equine Hindquarters
McTimoney Animal Manipulation
Theses 2003
Name: / Title:Adhyaru, Coral / A study into the pressure points caused by the saddle tree on a horse’s back
Drummond, Jen / An investigation into the effect of a McTimoney Chiropractic Treatment on the alignment of the Dorsal Spinous Processes of the Thoracic Vertebrae of the horse.
Edwards, Sophie / An assessment of the presenting signs of horses treated by McTimoney Chiropractors.
Fox, Esther E. / A Comparison of the Prevalence of Impinging Dorsal Spinous Processes in Jumping and Flat Horses.
Higginbottom, Jessica / The effect of a groundline on a horses approach and take off at a fence.
Jacks, Helen R. / The effect of unilateral laterocaudal tungsten-carbide road nails on equine shoe wear patterns.
Lloyd, Bethan / An investigation of attitudes to and perceptions of Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine (CAVM) by veterinarians in the South Wales, Gloucestershire and Bristol areas.
McGarity, Lucie / Investigating the influence of travelling a horse immediately following McTimoney treatment of the pelvis.
Padfield, Emma / A biometric assessment of equine conformation and the relationship to stride length.
Raggett, J. / A clinical evaluation of the effects of duration of sports massage on equine performance.
Rombach, Nicole / The effects of equine osteopathic treatment as assessed through gait evaluation and infrared thermographic imaging – a retrospective study.
Scott, Kelly / A preliminary investigation into the effect of ‘Hilton Herbs Multiflex’ herbal preparation on the stride length of horses in light to moderate work.
Seidel, Elisabeth / A comparison of the number of fallers in national hunt races on selected racecourses during the 2003-2003 season.
Walker, Georgina / An investigation into Femur length, femur angle and stifle angle of the horse and their relationship to stride length at walk.
McTimoney Animal Manipulation
Theses 2004
Name: / Title:Steven Aronson / The immediate effect of McTimoney chiropractic treatment on lameness in agility trial dogs: a statistical analysis and investigation of agility dogs to see whether there is an improvement in lameness scoring by a vet after they have been treated by a McTimoney chiropractor
Lisa Brooke / An investigation into certain aspects of hindlimb asymmetry in the horse: a quantitative evaluation of the asymmetry found in horse’s hocks and pelvis, and their significance to performance
Catherine Burnett / A study of heart rate and behavioural responses of horses to a McTimoney chiropractic treatment
Nicola Burton / The veterinary surgeons attitude towards McTimoney animal manipulation in Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Rutland
Melanie Guy / A study to establish the level of knowledge of animal chiropractic treatment within a local veterinary community
Tina Hamer / Measurement of symmetry in the equine pelvis up to one month following chiropractic intervention
Colin Hamilton / The effects of surface type on the heart rate and mares versus geldings: an analysis of the surface types often used in the training of thoroughbred horses and the effects on the heart rate
Elizabeth Hearle / What are the key promotional drivers in growing a McTimoney animal manipulation practice?: an investigation into how and where McTimoney animal manipulators gain new clients
Victoria Knapp / An investigation into preferred marketing techniques: the public’s point of view: a questionnaire-based study aimed at discovering the best marketing techniques for newly qualified manipulative therapists
Scott McGinness / The effects of creating a positive plantar digital sole plane on equine hind limb stride lengths and joint alignment
Thalia Moraitis / A comparative analysis of bone lengths in thoroughbred horses
Julia Smith-Pearse / Sound and stress in horses: a study to compare the influence of different acoustic environments on the resting heart rate of thoroughbred horses
Hilary Snow / Routine shoeing: a study of its effect upon the performance of horses
Marcia Stanford / Radiographic evaluation of equine hock angles and the presence of degenerative joint disease
Benny Stenderup / Exercise and stiffness of the equine knee
Rachael Wall / A study to establish whether elite dressage horses have greater passive range of movement and symmetry of the hock joints in comparison to non-elite dressage horses
Victoria Williams / An investigation into the effect of track surface and injury in racing greyhounds
McTimoney Animal Manipulation
Theses 2005
Name: / Title:Williams, Vicky / An investigation into the effect of track surface and injury in racing greyhounds
Briggs, Julia / A measurement of pressures occurring at the saddle/back interface of 6 horses ridden in sitting trot
Byrne, Jane / Conformational characteristics of elite and non elite endurance horses, a comparison
Carter, Jo / An objective evaluation of static conformation of polo ponies to establish if body type can relate to superior athletic performance within the sport of polo
Cohen, Jonathan Paul / A pilot study to investigate whether practitioners feel that thermography is a valid tool for measuring effectiveness of manipulation
Cooper, L. S. / Comparison of the effects of full and half-tree exercise saddles on the thoracolumbar musculature of the thoroughbred racehorse
Dillon, Anne / A preliminary study to investigate the incidence of temperomandibular joint sensitivity in horses
East, Christine / Musculoskeletal problems in racing Greyhounds
Greenhill, Ruth / The effect of altering hoof angle on the proximal and distal equine hind limb
Harris, Elizabeth / An investigation into the relationship between pelvic angle and dystocia in multiparous dairy cattle
Howson, Claire / The prevalence of pelvic asymmetry and analysis of common asymmetries within a population of general riding horses
Merridan, Melissa / The use of McTimoney animal manipulation treatment within the equine industry and the association between varying disciplines
Moore, Angela / A retrospective study to analyse treatment and success of treatment in cases of thoracolumbar disc disease in the dog
Nicoll, Marie / The effect of massage on equine stride parameters
Prosser, Claire / The effects of massage on exercise induced muscle soreness in horses
Punt, Emma L. / The immediate and longer term effects of McTimoney manipulation on healthy non-elite equines
Turner, Katherine / Measuring scapula and scaulohumeral joint inclination and step length of fore limbs in riding horses at trot before and after stress point therapy treatment in cobs and performance horses
Wilkie, Martine / What view do veterinary practitioners take on complementary and alternative medicine in the Royal Counties of Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire connecting borders?
Bale, Alison / An investigation into femur length, femur inclination and stifle angle, in dressage and racehorses, and the relationship of the measures to stride length at walk
McTimoney Animal Manipulation
Theses 2006
Name: / Title:Andersen, Rikke / Prevalence of atlas and pelvic misalignments in dressage horses, standardbred trotters, and thoroughbred racehorses
Bennett, Chloe / An investigation into the attitudes and perceptions of horse owners and dog owners towards complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
Biddlecombe, Gemma / Does the fit of a saddle have an immediate effect on the stride length of a horse?
Bluemel, Ulrike B. / An investigation into the opinions on massage in relation to animal manipulation
Dale, Rebecca / Assessment of protraction and retraction angles in the hindlimb of the horse at normal walk – a preliminary study
Eaglestone, Helen / A preliminary investigation into the factors influencing the frequency and location of spinal misalignments in the horse
Gate, Johanna / An investigation into the veterinary awareness towards McTimoney animal manipulation in Cumbria and South West Scotland
Hodson, Rachel / The relationship scapulae and hoof/pastern angles have to the soundness of National Hunt racehorses
Holmes, Johanna / A comparative analysis of a variety of dimensional and angled measurements of the horse’s forelimbs to see if there is any correlation with performance
Jawdoszak, Kazimiera / An investigation into unequal muscle development of the scapular and hind quarter regions of dressage and event horses
Jurewicz, Barbara / McTimoney treatment of organic cows with mastitis
Lawson, Emily / A study into the attitude of horse racing yards on complementary alternative medicine, in specific reference to animal manipulation
Lord, Kate / A comparison of the injuries sustained during the different phases of eventing and use of animal practitioners in the field of eventing
Mack, Rebecca / Does spinal shrinkage occur in horses?
Norman, Melanie J. / Dietary supplementation with green lipped mussel (Perna Canaliculus) and its effects on equine stride length
Rossa, Nicole / A preliminary investigation into pelvic rotation in National Hunt racecourses
Warren, Johanne / Does passive stretching increase the range of motion of the joints of the equine thoracic and pelvic limbs?
McTimoney Animal Manipulation
Theses 2007
Name: / Title:Jane Baker / An Investigation into the effects on the Equine pelvic limb, of a McTimoney treatment followed by an Equine Muscle Release Therapy treatment the following week
Sophie Cox / Investigation into the effects on the imbalance of the pelvis in race horses due to them only racing on left handed tracks. With a comparison to dressage horse with should be evening balanced?
Emma Duggan / An investigation into the relationship between date of birth and performance in the thoroughbred racehorse?
Emily Graham / A practical examination of saddle fit for the racehorse evaluating the fit of the half tree saddle and the full tree saddle used for exercising racehorses
Grania Ingleby / An investigation to determine whether there is an increased occurrence of spinal subluxation in working dogs compared to non-working dogs?
Rachel Molloy / A study to establish if there is a relationship between pelvis asymmetry in riders and their horses?
Dani Paizis / An investigation into pelvic rotation and whether it is influenced by gender
Anna Rowland / Factors affecting pelvic misalignment in National Hunt racehorses
Harriet Soper / Is the static tarsal angle directly related to the kinematics of the metatarsophalangeal joint and is this symmetrical in both hind limbs?
Helen Tompkins / The effect of a prescribed programme of unridden dynamic suppling exercise on range of motion of the hock joint and stride length of the hind limbs in the riding horse
Victoria Townsend / What is the most effective method of applying cold therapy to metacarpal region of the horse? A review of modern modalities.
Sue Tracey / The effect of a passive stretching programme on flexibility and range of motion in a group of riding horses
Alison Tyler / The effect of Osteopathic treatment on Equine stride length
Lucy Willis Fleming / Study to assess differences in spinal rotations in dogs which are exercised in choke collars or fitter harnesses
McTimoney Animal Manipulation
Theses 2008
Name: / Title:Fiona Boyd / Comparison of pelvic asymmetry and racing performance
as a measure of McTimoney animal manipulation in
National Hunt racehorses
Lorna Brown / An investigation into the types and frequencies of improved non-musculoskeletal symptoms reported after spinal manipulative therapy in horses and dogs
Una Browne / The influence of the rider on the joint angles in the fore limb of event horses when jumping
Rachael Chandler / An investigation into the effect of McTimoney chiropractic treatment on riders position and weight distribution in the saddle
Carly Chambers / Effects of completing 18km, 32km & 49km endurance rides on stride parameters in trot
Nina Crocker / An investigation into temporal and linear trot stride characteristics of Arabian racehorses in relation to pelvic asymmetry
Vanessa Davidson / A study of the existence and causation of motor laterality in the horse
Camilla Edgell / Prevalence of asymmetry in the general riding horse population – A Study comparing the Single-rider horse to the multi-rider horse
Jessica Edwards / Investigation into the Inter-Examiner reliability of McTimoney animal manipulators and McTimoney animal manipulation students
Sarah Games / An evaluation of the long standing changes in the symmetry of the equine musculoskeletal system
Susannah Gibbons / The effect of gender, age and workload on spinal range of movements and its relationship to common sites of bony misalignments in the equine vertebral column
Ellie Harper / An investigative study into whether Thermography can be used as a complimentary tool to Aid Animal Manipulators identify and review potential problem areas across the back of the horse
Caroline Hicks / The effects of both rider and draught resistance on the natural stride length in Lipizzaners in walk & trot, with implications for the successful application of McTimoney manipulation techniques
Jenny Lewis / The effect of McTimoney Manipulation on the milk Yield of Dairy Cows
Corinne Maxted / A study into the perception of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM),specifically McTimoney manipulation within the British thoroughbred racing industry
Donna Rourke / Evaluate the influence of Morphology on the locomotion of dog and the horse
Jodie Simpson / The occurrence of pelvic asymmetry and the relationship between injury, clinical problems
And poor performance in National Hunt Thoroughbreds
Stephanie Watts / Factors influencing the use of complimentary alternative medicine for horses in three counties in the UK
Sophie Whittle / The immediate biomechanical effect of removing shoes from riding school horses during the trot phase
McTimoney Animal Manipulation