# Chiropractor

Equine chiropractors play a vital role in maintaining a horse’s physical health and mobility. They focus on treating musculoskeletal discomfort, stiffness, or poor posture that can impact performance, comfort, and long-term well-being.

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## 🧍 What Does a Chiropractor Do?

Certified chiropractors can:

* Diagnose joint or spinal misalignments
* Relieve stiffness and tension in horses
* Apply therapeutic treatments to improve movement
* Support recovery after injury or intense training

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## 🏫 Becoming a Chiropractor

To become certified:

1. Enrol in chiropractic classes at **Harpbury University**
2. Pass the **Chiropractic Certification Exam**
3. Submit a formal **application for staff approval**
4. Upon acceptance, you'll gain access to chiropractor tools, actions, and responsibilities

> 📝 Exams alone don’t grant the role — applications are required.

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## 🧰 Tools & Equipment

| Item                    | Cost  | Description                                                   |
| ----------------------- | ----- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **UV Light**            | $3000 | Stimulates circulation and aids in soft tissue healing        |
| **Acupuncture Needles** | $800  | Used for targeted pressure relief and energy flow balancing   |
| **Pulse Therapy Kit**   | $3400 | Sends muscle pulses to reduce tightness and increase mobility |
| **Massage Glove**       | $800  | Used to warm muscles and increase blood flow pre-session      |

> 🛍️ Tools will be available via the `/shop` and used through upcoming plugin interfaces or manual RP.

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## 🧪 How to Perform Treatments

1. Right-click the horse to open their care menu
2. Navigate to the **Health** tab and then select **Chiropractor**
3. Select a tool or treatment option
4. Confirm the treatment — feedback may show in chat or animations (future update)

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## 🧭 Where to Work

Chiropractors work from the **Harpbury Health Estate** in the **Vet.** Private practises may come soon!

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### ⚠️ No Auto-Chiropractor

There is **no NPC chiropractor**. Players must find a **certified player chiropractor** for help with mobility or post-injury care. This makes chiropractors highly valued for performance horses.
