The Equine Functional Posture Podcast

• Episode 58: The Stifle

  Today is very last day to join the Equine Functional Posture course! Tried it all and know you want real change? Decided your horse has room for improvement and want to get it right the first time? Join us for this foundation course that WILL change how you help you horse! Episode 58: The Equine Stifle fun fact: Did you know a horse’s “knee” is actually their wrist and their true knee (the stifle) is the equivalent of our knee? The stifle plays a massive role in posture, stability, and energy efficiency but when it starts to lock, slip or clunk, or joint changes begin to show- the problem often lies in the soft tissues of the body and the horse's posture! In this week’s podcast, we unpack: The anatomy, motion and locking mechanism of the stifle How posture and pelvic angle affect stifle alignment and therefore stability Current stifle diagnostic methods and their value in the rehab plan Supportive approaches including diet, core strength, hoof alignment and rehab To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit: Facebook: Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics Website: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg: Facebook: Equine Posturelate - Sophie Vandenberg Have any questions? Have a topic you would like to hear about? Email us at: [email protected]

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• Episode 57: The Belly Lift

  The doors to the Equine Functional Posture course are open now! Tried it all and know you want real change? Join us for this foundation course that WILL change how you help you horse! Episode 57: The Belly Lift Belly lifts are one of the most common equine exercises but refining this exercise, and using it well make all the difference.Even if you've done 1000 belly lifts in your lifetime - we guarantee you'll learn something in this episode! In this episode, we explore: The fascial and muscular structures that influence thoracic lift and core activation How to distinguish a correct, functional lift from tension or avoidance What an absent or uneven lift can indicate about spinal, rib, or core dysfunction How to use belly lifts as a diagnostic and postural re-education tool not just a reflex test To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit: Facebook: Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics Website: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg: Facebook: Equine Posturelate - Sophie Vandenberg Have any questions? Have a topic you would like to hear about? Email us at: [email protected]

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• Episode 56: Bolting & the posture connection

  If you would like to explore the relationship between Posture and Behaviour - Join Raquel in her FREE Masterclass - Is Your Horse Misbehaving Or Communicating? Register Here - https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com/pbmc-oct25 Episode 56: Bolting & the posture connection Bolting can be one of the most alarming vices. Today we talk about connection between functional posture, biomechanics, and the nervous system that underlies bolting. We explore: What’s the difference between bolting and rushing? How loss of postural integrity and proprioception fuels panic and reactivity The biomechanics of the flight response and how it manifests in the body Why rebuilding safety and stability through functional posture changes how a horse experiences the world Underlying causes of bolting, including nerve pain and Equine Vertebral Malformations. 🎓 Want to learn how to assess, interpret, and support your horse’s posture from the ground up? Register on the email list for our next Equine Functional Posture Course and start building a better future for your horse’s body and mind. To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit: Facebook: Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics Website: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg: Facebook: Equine Posturelate - Sophie Vandenberg Have any questions? Have a topic you would like to hear about? Email us at: [email protected]

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• Episode 55: The Canter (Listener Request)

  If you would like to explore the relationship between Posture and Behaviour - Join Raquel in her FREE Masterclass - Is Your Horse Misbehaving Or Communicating? Register Here - https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com/pbmc-oct25 Episode 55: The Canter (Listener Request) Chances are you’ve had trouble with the canter at some point. In this episodewe unpack what the canter reveals about posture, strength, and balance - and how you see this is their behaiour during the canter. From the biomechanics of the lumbosacropelvic complex to the iliopsoas, thoracic sling, and core engagement, you’ll learn why the canter is the ultimate test of integration. We also explore common behaviours that show up when the canter is poor: bucking, tension, reluctance- and how bodywork and mindful training restore balance and confidence. 🎓 Want to learn how to assess, interpret, and support your horse’s posture from the ground up? Register on the email list for our next Equine Functional Posture Course and start building a better future for your horse’s body and mind. To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit: Facebook: Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics Website: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg: Facebook: Equine Posturelate - Sophie Vandenberg Have any questions? Have a topic you would like to hear about? Email us at: [email protected]

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• Episode 54: The Minature Version (Listener Request)

  If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!! Episode 54: Postural Insights for Minis & Shetlands Thankyou Belinda for requesting this weeks episode! We’re talking all things Minis and Shetlands, and because these little horses are so much more than paddock ornaments. Their unique challenges include dental and metabolic issues, upright feet, limb deviations, and stifle/hip concerns. We talk about: Why small horses often become “head heavy” and what that means biomechanically How ill-fitting tack (especially saddle's!) and heavy manes can affect their posture How to improve posture through hoof balance, variable feeding positions, and enough movement 🎓 Want to learn how to assess, interpret, and support your horse’s posture from the ground up? Register on the email list for our next Equine Functional Posture Course and start building a better future for your horse’s body and mind. To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit: Facebook: Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics Website: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg: Facebook: Equine Posturelate - Sophie Vandenberg Have any questions? Have a topic you would like to hear about? Email us at: [email protected]

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