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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Coaching Showjumping: Marianne Davies, Gillian Tabor, and Warren Lamperd
Davies, M., Tabor, G. & Lamperd, W., 22 Jan 2026, Ecological Dynamics in Sport Coaching : An Essential Guide. Smith, S. (ed.). 1 ed. RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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A comparison of equine hindlimb muscle activation and joint motion between forward and backward walking
Eldridge, F., George, L. S., Chapman, M., Harrison, L., Tabor, G., Uttley, C. & Clayton, H., 8 Aug 2025, In: Journal of Equine Rehabilitation. 3, 100036.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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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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Effects of a 6‐week dynamic mobilisation exercise program on thoracolumbosacral kinematics in sports horses
Walker, V., Mackechnie-Guire, R., Leedham, C., Tabor, G., Deckers, I., Paddison, J. & Maddock, C., 19 Oct 2025, In: Equine Veterinary Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Prizes
Activities
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Part 4: Delphi Progress Update
Williams, J. (Speaker) & Tabor, G. (Speaker)
Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference Keynote speech
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Part 2: Delphi Progress
Williams, J. (Speaker) & Tabor, G. (Speaker)
Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference Keynote speech
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Part 1: What is a Delphi study and how will ours work?
Williams, J. (Speaker) & Tabor, G. (Speaker)
Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference Keynote speech
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Part 3: Delphi Progress
Williams, J. (Speaker) & Tabor, G. (Speaker)
Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference Keynote speech
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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
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
Press/Media: Press / Media