Episode 104 - Equine Functional Posture Clinic: Insights and Breakthroughs

Sometimes the most powerful change comes from doing less, waiting longer and observing more carefully.

This episode is a reflective discussion about a recent two-day equine posture clinic hosted by Dr Raquel involving five very different horses. Differing levels of balance, stability, communication and mental engagement shaped each horse's response, and we explain why the same exercise may need to look completely different for each individual horse.

We discuss:

Why doing less and allowing time to process can create meaningful change

How balance and stability can influence focus, behaviour and willingness

Why the handler's body position, softness and intention affect the horse's movement

How exercises, poles, aids and rewards can be adapted to the individual horse

What five contrasting horses revealed about lameness, forelimb instability, posture, bracing and mental disengagement

Why stopping, refusing or looking away can be considered valuable communication rather than disobedience

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

Facebook: Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics

Website: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com.au

To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

Facebook: Equine Functional Therapy

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