Kissing Spine Rehab Journal

This journal was inspired by Gorgeous George, my own horse.When he was diagnosed with kissing spine, I threw myself into the research, the vet appointments, the physio visits, the endless scrolling. I had screenshots, voice notes, reminders buried in my phone — and yet somehow, when someone asked how he was doing, I struggled to explain where we'd actually come from.That's why I made this.Rehabilitation is a slow road. Some days feel like huge breakthroughs. Others feel like you've gone backwards. And without something tangible to look back on, it's easy to lose sight of how far you've both actually come.This journal is your place to record the ordinary days — the five-minute walks, the carrot stretches, the sessions where nothing remarkable happened — because those are the ones that build into something remarkable. It's for the small wins you'd otherwise forget, the patterns your vet and physio might want to know about, and the honest moments you'd never think to document but will one day be so glad you did.Rehab asks a lot of horse and human alike. I hope this gives you something to hold onto on the harder days, and something to celebrate on the good ones.You've got this.About this programA post-surgical kissing spine rehabilitation programme broken out week by week.This is a generalised plan — each horse is an individual and needs a tailored programme. Discuss your horse's specific plan with your vet and physiotherapist.This journal does not replace professional veterinary or physiotherapy advice. Read more