The Equine Functional Posture Podcast

Episode 91: Who's responsibility is your horse's posture?

The Equine Functional Posture Podcast

Show Notes

Master the essential, proven, science-based tools to understand posture, movement and behaviour from the inside out - so you can create real, lasting change without overwhelm, pressure or confusion.

Enrol now and transform how you support your horse’s body, balance and wellbeing: Equine Functional Posture Course

WHO's responsibility is your horse's posture?

Your horse’s posture is not something that can be fully outsourced. While your vet, bodyworker, trainer, hoof care provider and saddle fitter all play important roles, the daily observations and small consistent inputs from the owner are often what create lasting change.

In this episode, we unpack:

Why the horse owner’s role is irreplaceable in postural change

How behaviour, posture and movement are forms of communication

What parts of your horse’s progress cannot be outsourced

Why bodywork creates opportunity, but the owner helps maintain change

How daily exercises, warm-ups and observations support the “positive posture bank”

How the Equine Functional Posture Course helps owners recognise, support and advocate for their horse

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 Posturelate – Sophie Vandenberg

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