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Personal profile
Research interests
Equine Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Biomechanics
Current teaching
Reader in Veterinary Physiotherapy
Overview
Dr. Gillian Tabor is a Reader in Veterinary Physiotherapy at Hartpury University, where she also manages the MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy programme. With over 25 years of experience as an ACPAT animal physiotherapist, Dr. Tabor brings a strong foundation in clinical practice to her academic role.
Prior to joining Hartpury, she lectured in Rider Performance at Duchy College and completed a Research Masters in Equitation Science. Her research interests include biomechanics and behaviour, combined with a focus the use of objective measurement in equine physiotherapy, an area she explored in her doctoral thesis.
Dr. Tabor's teaching covers various aspects of veterinary physiotherapy, and she maintains an active clinical practice specialising in the treatment and rehabilitation of competition horses. Her approach combines hands-on therapy, electrotherapy, and exercise programmes to improve equine performance and well-being.
Dr. Tabor contributes to the field of veterinary physiotherapy through sharing knowledge in her teaching, research, and clinical practice.
Education/Academic qualification
DPhil, Dr, The use of outcome measures and objective measurement in equine physiotherpay, University of the West of England (UWE)
Award Date: 9 Nov 2020
Equitation Science, ResM
Award Date: 1 Oct 2015
Veterinary Physiotherapy, MSc, The Royal Veterinary College
Award Date: 1 Jul 2002
Physiotherapy, BSc, University of Wales Institute Cardiff
Award Date: 1 Jun 1998
Veterinary Physiotherapy, DPhil, The use of objective measurement in equine physiotherapy and rehabilitation, University of the West of England (UWE)
1 Apr 2019 → …
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Research output
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An Exploration of Visual Gait Assessment of Horses by Physiotherapists
Dubaniewicz-Pearce, A., Tabor, G. & Davies, E., 3 Jan 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Equine Rehabilitation.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Development of a grading system for visually assessing equine quality of movement
Bowen, A. G., Tabor, G., Labens, R. & Randle, H., 14 Mar 2025, In: Journal of Equine Rehabilitation. 100024.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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The Equine Quality of Movement Score: How reliable is it?
Bowen, A. G., Tabor, G., Labens, R., Douglas, M. & Randle, H., 8 Mar 2025, In: Journal of Equine Rehabilitation. 3, 100023.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Discipline Specific Training
Marlin, D. & Tabor, G., 2024, Essential Facts of Equine Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. Marques , J. P., Adair, S., Clayton, H., Haussler, K. & Maierl, J. (eds.). VBSResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Enhancing routine physiotherapy with tech and data
Tabor, G., Jul 2024Research output: Other contribution › Blog Post
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Prizes
Activities
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Is thoracolumbosacral range of motion during a croup reflex related to movement symmetry parameters when trotting in-hand?
Walker, V. (Speaker), Maddock, C. (Speaker), Deckers, I. (Speaker), Leedham, C. (Speaker), Mackechnie-Guire, R. (Speaker) & Tabor, G. (Speaker)
12 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
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Key movements to observe when assessing quality of movement in horses
Bowen, A. G. (Speaker), Randle, H. (Speaker), Labens, R. (Speaker) & Tabor, G. (Speaker)
17 Apr 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
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Transforming Retraining
Williams, J. (Speaker), Tabor, G. (Speaker), Jordan, S. (Speaker), Nankervis, K. (Speaker) & Friend, L. (Speaker)
20 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Is thoracolumbosacral flexion-extension range of motion in a croup reflex related to thoracolumbar flexion-extension range of motion at walk and trot?
Walker, V. (Speaker), Maddock, C. (Speaker), Hickson, D. (Speaker), Gamble, R. (Speaker), Leedham, C. (Speaker), Deckers, I. (Speaker), Mackechnie-Guire, R. (Speaker) & Tabor, G. (Speaker)
17 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
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The effect of the sternum lift and different head and neck positions on thoracolumbar posture
Landskron, D. (Speaker), Nankervis, K. (Speaker) & Tabor, G. (Speaker)
30 Aug 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference
Press/Media
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Race falls study identify the risks
Williams, J., Tabor, G. & Smith, L. J.
24/3/18
1 item of Media coverage
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