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THE LONG-AWAITED
SADDLE-ME TALK IS HERE!

Provocative – Informative – Thought-Provoking.
In the SaddleMe Talk with Carsten Engelke, Willi Schönung discusses the modern sport horse, innovative treatment approaches, and therapeutic misconceptions.

Osteopathy
(Joints)

Chiropractic
(Spine)

Physiotherapy
(Muscles)

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Isabell Werth with Willi

Martin Fuchs (2nd Place, CSI5O* St. Gallen)

Isabell Werth with Willi

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PASSION TO

PROFESSION

Racehorses in Dubai, Polo Ponies in Kitzbühel, Show Jumpers in Aachen, or Dressage Horses in Netherlands: Willi is Equine Performance Therapist for international top-level competitions, an expert in maximizing performance, and specialized in treating high-level competition horses.

As Equine Performance Physiotherapist, Equine Osteopath, Equine Manual Therapist, Sports Horse Therapist, Equine Chiropractor, Equine Acupuncturist (currently in training under Dr. Jean -Yves Guray), FEI™ permitted therapist, Masterson Method Certified Practitioner®, and equine nutrition consultant (IHK), Willi considers it his greatest fortune to be able to treat horses worldwide in the most effective and sustainable way possible.

Willi has developed a new, innovative, hands-only manual therapy approach for sport horses called "The Winning Approach". He is specialized in treating competition horses up to Grand Prix level, especially preparing them for upcoming events and enabling them to deliver peak performance. What's the difference to other therapists? His relentless pursuit of perfection and ability to see horses 3dimensional from a perspective as a physiotherapist, osteopath, and chiropractor. Through extensive international training and continuous collaboration with renowned technical veterinarians, therapists, and universities, Willi stays at the first line of scientific advancements — ensuring that your competition horse benefits from the most effective and up-to-date treatment methods available.

Numerous Olympic Riders, top 50 athletes in the FEI world rankings and professional riders from all disciplines are the best proof of his outstanding expertise. His portfolio includes world-class riders such as Martin Fuchs, Philipp Weishaupt, Hans-Dieter Dreher, Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann, Carina Cassøe Krüth, Andrina Suter and Isabel Freese. Willi also treats famous racehorses in Europe and the United Arab Emirates and is regularly asked by vets and other therapists to treat their own horses. In the field of classical dressage, Willi is one of the most sought-after therapists and is valued by renowned riders such as Anja Beran, Richard Hinrichs, Philippe Karl and the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. In Driving, he can count Boyd Exell (FEI World No. 1 Four-in-Hand Driving) and Bram Chardon (FEI World No. 2 Four-in-Hand Driving) to his portfolio.

Willi is also a graduate of the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, employed as a Senior Management Consultant at PwC and a law student at the University of Hagen.

HEALTH IN HEART, PERFORMANCE IN FOCUS

THEWINNINGAPPROACH
INDIVIDUAL, INNOVATIVE & SUSTAINABLE EQUINE PERFORMANCE TREATMENTS at the HIGHEST LEVEL

As internationally experienced sport horse therapist, Willi has developed a unique approach tailored specifically to the needs of equine athletes: The Winning Approach. Designed for horses competing in dressage, show jumping, eventing, racing, and polo, this method ensures that competition horses reach peak condition, maintain it, and unleash their full potential.

INNOVATIVE MANUAL THERAPY

Utilizing the most advanced and effective manual therapy techniques in a biomechanical and functional order to prevent and treat injuries, enhance mobility, and eliminate pain in the horse's body.

PERFORMANCE TREATMENT

Specialized treatment optimized for discipline-specific demands and maximum performance enhancement. Collaborations with FEI Top 50 athletes such as Martin Fuchs, Philipp Weishaupt, and Hans‑Dieter Dreher.

HOLISTIC APPROACH

Comprehensive evaluation and treatment based on international best practices — including inspection, palpation, analysis, assessment, diagnosis, and therapy — all while taking into account both the physical and mental aspects of the horse.

Put your trust in one of the most sought-after therapists in elite equestrian sport, and benefit from cutting-edge treatment methods that take your horse’s performance to the next level.