The Equine Functional Posture Podcast

Just before we jump in today: a quick note: We have a FREE Posture & Behaviour Masterclass on the 18th of January at 8am -  Sign up here!   Episode 68: Ear Twitching In this episode we look at  why  ear twitching is problematic, and importantly- the alternatives that exist for safe, ethical restraint and  cooperative  care. Why ear twitching is used:  co...

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 67: The Power of the Breath In this episode, we explore how breath affects the whole body, from posture and performance to nervous system regulation and long-te...

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 66: The Liberty Connection  In this episode we explore the importance of observing posture during liberty work so we support both the horse’s physical well...

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 65: The Elbow The equine elbow is one of the most overlooked joints in performance horses, yet it plays a very important role in weight-bearing, stability, and...

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 64: Learnings from Equine Dissections Not all dysfunction shows up in ways we can image. Many of the postural, biomechanical, and structural limitations that in...

 If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 63: Foal Handing Part II Foals are precocious, yet neurologically immature. They adapt quickly, but their learning is heavily shaped by how their early ex...

 If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 62: Foal Handing Part I Early foal handling shapes far more than behaviour- it influences posture, learning ability, confidence, emotional experiences. Th...

 If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 61: Intentional Postural Rehabilitation  Intentional postural rehabilitation is more than just doing the exercises, it’s how we do them . It means to...

  If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 60: The Story of Compensation Compensation is one of the most powerful clues a horse gives us about what their body is dealing with. Whether it’s pain, i...

 If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 59: Joint Injections - Good, Bad or Necessary?  Joint injections are a commonly used pharmaceutical approach to managing equine joints. While they ca...

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 the...

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 life...

  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 functiona...

  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 abou...

 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 M inis and Shetlands, and...

 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 52: Training vs Conditioning Training and conditioning often get blurred together, but they’re very different — and both matter. In this episode we break do...

 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: Timeline's vs Agenda's We all have goals and desires for our horses, but sometimes our agenda doesn’t match the realistic timeline our horse needs....

 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  51: Observing the Trot Observing and evaluating your horse's trot is a useful skill to observe soundness and posture. In this episode we explain what...

 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 50: Functional Posture and Headshaking (Part 2 of 2) In Part 2 of our deep dive into headshaking we focus on diagnosis and management strategies to help you...

 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 49: Functional Posture and Headshaking (Part 1 of 2) Headshaking in horses can be one of the most frustrating and idiopathic challenges for owners and rider...

Episode 48: Postural Considerations for Rugging  Is your horse’s rug keeping them cosy or cramping their style? Rugging is one of the most common management decisions horse owners make but it’s about more than just keeping them warm or clean. Rugs can influence posture, movement, and even comfort in ways that aren’t always obvious. In this episode, we explore: Warmth vs convenience: why...

 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 47: Play - The Missing Link in Posture, Learning, and Connection Play isn’t just fun it’s a vital part of how horses learn, grow, and connect. From moving a...

 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 46: Hamstrings & Hind-End Harmony - Function v's Dysfunction The hamstrings are more than just power producers — they’re key to your horse’s stabil...

 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 45: Observing the Back-Up What can your horse’s back-up tell you about their biomechanics, coordination, and comfort? In this episode, we dissect this speci...

 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 44: Guest: Kissing Spines Kissing spine, also known as Overriding Dorsal Spinous Processes is one of the most discussed and often feared diagnoses rela...