The Equine Functional Posture Podcast

Dr. Raquel Butler & Sophie Vandenberg

This podcast is created by Dr. Raquel Butler from Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics and Sophie Vandenberg from Equine Posturelate. Dr. Raquel is a Biomechanical Medicine Veterinarian and Educator. Sophie is an Equine Science graduate and has studied Equine Osteopathy. This podcast is your ultimate source for insights into the influences of functional posture on biomechanics, health and overall well-being of horses . Tune in each week as we discuss practical tips, delve into expert interviews and explore the latest research in the impact of static and dynamic posture on your horse journey. To Learn more about Dr Raquel visit: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedVetherapeutics Website: https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/about To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091267906532 Join our community of proactive horse people exploring the world of equine functional posture - our next course begins November 2024!! To view the course visit: https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/store Have any questions? Email us at: equinefunctionalposture@gmail.com

  1. Episode 76: Lunging - Yes or No?

    HACE 6 DÍAS

    Episode 76: Lunging - Yes or No?

    A quick note about a breakthrough educational session: FREE Posture & Behaviour Masterclass - Is Your Horse Misbehaving OR Communicating? Discover the hidden physcial issues behind 5 common "behavioural" problems - and how to solve them.  Register now - Choose your time below; Wednesday 18th March 8am Aus Daylight Time (Syd/Melb) -  Tuesday 17th 5pm EST, 2pm PST, 9pm GMT, 10pm CET  Wednesday 18th March 8pm Aus Daylight Time (Syd/Melb) - Wednesday 19th 2am PST, 5am EST, 9am GMT, 10am CET Lunging - Yes or No? Not all lunging is equal - and we believe that it can be very powerful in the right context. Today we unpack how to move beyond “sending them 'round” and start using long lead work as a more supportive, thoughtful way to improve balance, posture and connection.  We discuss how why rushing, falling out/in, bracing, or being completely automatic is useful feedback about how the horse is coping in their body. We also reiterate how lunging aids that shape the head and neck may create a picture in the moment, but do not create lasting postural change. In this episode, we unpack: Why lunging should be more than just “getting the fizz out” The difference between automated movement and connected movement Why small, uncontrolled circles can be a problem The value of helping the horse find balance, body awareness and self-carriage How supportive long lead work can improve observation, posture and pre-ride feedback Why going slower, and going back to foundations, often gets you further   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: equinefunctionalposture@gmail.com

    55 min
  2. Episode 75: Guest Jane Clothier - BEMER

    1 MAR

    Episode 75: Guest Jane Clothier - BEMER

    This week we are joined by Dr Jane Clothier (creator of The Horse’s Back blog and founder of Equine Healthworks) to unpack BEMER; (Bio-Electro-Energy-Regulation) - a low-frequency PEMF (Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field) device designed to support microcirculation and tissue function. Dr Jane has a deep appreciation for functional posture. Her work aims to improve how the body self organises, to improve comfort and develop more sustainable movement patterns by helping to create the conditions in the body for the horse's own health to express freely. This episode really explores how subtle healing can be. As Jane tells us: 'you don’t need a sledgehammer to crack a nut'. We discuss: The body as an orchesta of finely tuned, sycnhronised systems  BEMER mechanisms: improving vasomotion to support microcirculation  What Vasomotion is compared with Vasodilation (a common benefit in bodywork) Jane’s observations + case examples.   You can find Dr Jane here:https://thehorsesback.com/ https://www.facebook.com/equinehealthworks   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?

    1 h y 10 min
  3. Episode 74: Guest - Erika Gough - Nutrition Foundations

    22 FEB

    Episode 74: Guest - Erika Gough - Nutrition Foundations

    Erika Gough, equine Nutritionist from Inside Out Equine Health joins us for one of our most powerful conversations! We talk about how gut discomfort can show up in posture, movement, topline changes, and what you can actually do about it through practical feeding systems.  This information is digestible (pun very intended!); we cover what amino acids are (and why they matter) and how the horse’s gut is designed to work best. Plus - the key nutrition pillars that support the horse for a vibrant expression of whole body health! You can find Erika here:insideoutequinehealth.cominsideoutequinehealth@gmail.com 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?

    1 h y 7 min
  4. Episode 73: The Stay Apparatus - Forelimb Stability

    15 FEB

    Episode 73: The Stay Apparatus - Forelimb Stability

    Forelimb Stay Apparatus: the system that lets a horse “lock out” the front leg for weight-bearing, sleep standing up, and absorb concussion on landing. If you’ve ever seen a knee buckle, a stumble, or a messy landing, this episode will help you connect the dots and gain practical solutions. In this episode we discuss: Key structures including the soft tissue and bony structures Signs of dysfunction so that you can identify these in your own horse Causes: sleep deprivation, muscle injury, proprioception issues, postural compensations (and more!) What you can do, including the principle behind the therapy or exercise so you can discern which is important for your horse!    Thankyou to this episode's sponsor: Dr Shelley Appleton of Calm Willing Confident Horses: https://www.calmwillingconfidenthorses.com.au Shelley offers clear, grounded guidance that helps people get unstuck, using a whole-horse view that supports behaviour, learning, and wellbeing. Programs, practical resources, and a membership community for horse owners. Use code RAQUEL10 at checkout to receive 10% of programs and resources Website: https://www.calmwillingconfidenthorses.com.au Contact:admin@calmwillingconfidenthorses.com.au   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: equinefunctionalposture@gmail.com

    45 min
  5. Episode 72: Guest Jochen Schleese - Saddle Fitting

    8 FEB

    Episode 72: Guest Jochen Schleese - Saddle Fitting

    Did you know your saddle-fit is shaping your horse’s posture long before you see the classic “pain signs”? In this chat with master saddler, author, rider and educator Jochen Schleese (Saddlefit4Life), we unpack how saddle design and fit can either allow your horse to move freely… or quietly push a horse into compensations that later show up as behaviour changes, resistance, and movement issues.  Jochen generously explains a few methods that he teaches in his courses that you can take straight to the paddock and use to begin assessing whether your saddle fits your horse! To learn more about Jochen Schleese and his work:  https://saddlefit4lifeacademy.com/ facebook: Saddlefit 4 Life   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: equinefunctionalposture@gmail.com

    1 h y 17 min
  6. Episode 71: Tales of the Tail

    1 FEB

    Episode 71: Tales of the Tail

    The tail tells a story. One that reflects biomechanics, comfort and health, much than most people realise. The tail is a communicatative area of the horse, and has basic functions like fly swatting and showing irritation, to neuromotor control and a relationship to the pelvic diaphragm. In this episode we discuss: Anatomy & function: muscles, nerves, fascia and connections to the spine, pelvic diaphragm & hamstrings. Reading tail behaviour: irritation, pain indicators, & behavioural communication Common tail-related problems: clamping, flaccidity, asymmetry, injury & compensatory postures 🎓 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: equinefunctionalposture@gmail.com

    40 min
  7. Episode 70: The Mare Matters: Posture, Health, and the Developing Foal

    25 ENE

    Episode 70: The Mare Matters: Posture, Health, and the Developing Foal

    Before we chat this week.. are you ready to take this knowledge into practice yet? The next EQ100 Equine Bodyworker Certification starts March 24th, Guyra NSW. Register at Equinology Australia or Email: equinologyoffice@gmail.com  Episode 70: The Mare Matters: Posture, Health, and the Developing Foal As this time of year in the southern hemisphere is foal season we are talking about awareness, responsibility, and practical considerations for supporting broodmares as whole, functional bodies. for their own wellbeing and for the long-term health of the foals they carry. We discuss:  The impact of broodmare nutrition, including evidence linking overnutrition and obesity to altered metabolic health in foals Broodmare challenges including previous injuries, asymmetry, pain and lumbosacropelvic dysfunction How reduced movement, housing and post-foaling management can affect recovery  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: equinefunctionalposture@gmail.com

    41 min
  8. Episode 69: Carrot Mobilisations Mistakes & Challenges

    18 ENE

    Episode 69: Carrot Mobilisations Mistakes & Challenges

    Learning information is valuable… but real change happens when you’re supported in applying it. If you want to confidently read your horse’s posture, connect the dots, and then actually influence how they move for the better - enrollment is now open for the  Equine Functional Posture Course. It’s the first program globally to combine comprehensive posture education with practical exercises that can target the whole body or specific areas and get personalised feedback from Dr. Raquel, so you don’t just learn some new information- you see real, visible change in your horse. Episode 68: Carrot Mobilisations  The aim of ground or static exercises is improved movement, comfort and function. Carrot stretches are one of the most recommended ground exercises by bodyworkers and trainers to their clients - we break down what makes a stretch effective so you aren't wasting your time! Simple on the surface, incredibly valuable when done well… surprisingly easy to get wrong! We discuss:  Common mistakes we see in practice; from snatching to leaning to twisting  What’s happening anatomically, and how spinal alignment (and what that even is!) is key How improvement in your ridden work depends on the quality not quantity of your stretch  Please - if you do carrot stretches or will in the future - do your horse a favour and have a listen!    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: equinefunctionalposture@gmail.com

    45 min
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This podcast is created by Dr. Raquel Butler from Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics and Sophie Vandenberg from Equine Posturelate. Dr. Raquel is a Biomechanical Medicine Veterinarian and Educator. Sophie is an Equine Science graduate and has studied Equine Osteopathy. This podcast is your ultimate source for insights into the influences of functional posture on biomechanics, health and overall well-being of horses . Tune in each week as we discuss practical tips, delve into expert interviews and explore the latest research in the impact of static and dynamic posture on your horse journey. To Learn more about Dr Raquel visit: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedVetherapeutics Website: https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/about To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091267906532 Join our community of proactive horse people exploring the world of equine functional posture - our next course begins November 2024!! To view the course visit: https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/store Have any questions? Email us at: equinefunctionalposture@gmail.com

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  • Creador
    Dr. Raquel Butler & Sophie Vandenberg
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    77
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    © 2026 Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics & Dr. Raquel Butler 2024
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