Starline Equine Bodywork

Judith Rathbone
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Our mission is to inspire and to motivate, and give you tools for a better life with horses. This podcast is intended to give you takeaways to apply to your own life- whether you're a horse owner seeking more, a bodywork practitioner, or even an aspiring one. In this podcast you will meet our host, Judith Rathbone. For most of the last decade she’s been a full time equine bodywork practitioner, a renowned sports specialist, an author and a bodywork educator. During the course of this podcast she will lead deep dive discussions into what she has learned from clients, top bodyworkers and vets in the industry, and unpack some of the most up to date and groundbreaking research into equine physiology, fitness and tissue training. Connect with us:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/starlineequinebodyworkWeb - starlinebodywork.com

  1. 4D AGO

    Remembering 2025

    A massive THANK YOU for tuning in to the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast all year. Your support means everything!  We're closing out 2025 with a bang! The final episode is here, packed with the BEST and most unforgettable moments from the year.  Fresh, all-new episodes are coming your way in 2026, so stay tuned!  Shoutout to this week's incredible featured guests! Go give them a follow on Instagram: Christa Myers: Equestrian Entrepreneur @equestrianentrepreneur Isabelle D'Costa: Honos Nutrition Co. @honosnutritionco Dr Amy Bennett: Bennett Equine Veterinary @bennettequinevet Dr Tovah Caldwell: Full Circle Equine Veterinary @fullcirclecircleequinevet Judith Rathbone: Starline Equine Bodywork @starlineequinebodywork PLEASE CONSIDER RATING, REVIEWING AND FOLLOWING THIS SHOW. This will help us reach more people and more horses, to support their journey and relationship together. Show Sponsors: IG: @equigate FB: @equigate https://www.equigate.com Connect with us: Instagram - @starlineequinebodywork Pinterest - https://pin.it/7kvSCpt Website - starlinebodywork.com DISCLAIMER: The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

    21 min

  2. 12/24/2025

    Safe Horse Interaction For Bodyworkers with Tom Shields

    Full disclosure: I think this method of horsemanship is GENIUS. And looking back at this fan favourite episode, I believe everyone can benefit from this technique and philosophy- regardless of their profession or discipline within the equine industry. Communicating with horses in way they understand is key to our safety as bodywork practitioners, and to the safety of our client’s horses while in our direct care. Tom Shields is a Master Certified Chris Irwin Method Practitioner who is a wealth of horse behaviour knowledge. Join me for this episode where Tom and I chat about how to read the body language of the horse you are working on, and how to make the horse feel safe and open enough to receive the benefits of our work as bodywork practitioners.  This is a topic that just isn’t discussed enough!!  PLEASE CONSIDER RATING, REVIEWING AND FOLLOWING THIS SHOW. This will help us reach more people and more horses, to support their journey and relationship together. LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: Connect with Tom Shields Grab your FREE assessment guide for your horse’s back PRIVATE PODCAST LINK: Join the FREE “Stick With It” private podcast series here and learn 3 ways to use kinesiology tape that nobody ever told you about Show Sponsors: IG: @equigate FB: @equigate https://www.equigate.com Connect with us: Instagram - @starlineequinebodywork Pinterest - https://pin.it/7kvSCpt Website - starlinebodywork.com DISCLAIMER: The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

    47 min

  3. 12/17/2025

    Optimizing Performance Horses: Dr Amy Bennett's Calendar

    Ever had show season sneak up on you, only to realize midway through that your horse isn't firing on all cylinders? On this episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork podcast, I sit down with Dr. Amy Bennett from Bennett Equine Veterinary Services. She shares her essential pre-season, mid-season, and post-season checklists for managing performance horses. We're talking soundness checks, targeted treatments, bodywork timing, routine vaccines, and why proactive planning is everything. The result? Your horse gets top-tier care and performs at peak potential all season long. PLEASE CONSIDER RATING, REVIEWING AND FOLLOWING THIS SHOW. This will help us reach more people and more horses, to support their journey and relationship together. LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:  Connect with Dr Amy Bennett: Bennett Equine Veterinary Services  Get on Dr Bennett’s email list for horse management pro tips Grab your FREE assessment guide for your horse’s back PRIVATE PODCAST LINK: Join the FREE “Stick With It” private podcast series here and learn 3 ways to use kinesiology tape that nobody ever told you about! Show Sponsors: IG: @equigate FB: @equigate https://www.equigate.com Connect with us: Instagram - @starlineequinebodywork Pinterest - https://pin.it/7kvSCpt Website - starlinebodywork.com DISCLAIMER: The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

    20 min

  4. 12/10/2025

    Accelerated Healing With Tuning Forks

    In this episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast, we dive into the fascinating science and practical application of 128 Hz weighted tuning forks – a gentle yet powerful tool for accelerating tissue repair in horses and humans alike. Often called the “Otto 128,” this low-frequency fork creates coherent mechanical vibrations that travel beautifully through bone and dense connective tissue. Backed by principles of vibroacoustics, mechanotransduction, and piezoelectricity, the 128 Hz frequency triggers nitric oxide release for better circulation and reduced inflammation, upregulates healing genes, stimulates collagen synthesis and osteoblast activity, and even generates tiny bioelectrical currents that mimic the body’s natural repair signals. The result? Faster recovery from injury, decreased pain, relaxed fascia, and a calmer nervous system – all without drugs or invasive procedures. PLEASE CONSIDER RATING, REVIEWING AND FOLLOWING THIS SHOW. This will help us reach more people and more horses, to support their journey and relationship together. LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: Grab your FREE assessment guide for your horse’s back PRIVATE PODCAST LINK: Join the FREE “Stick With It” private podcast series here and learn 3 ways to use kinesiology tape that nobody ever told you about! Show Sponsors: IG: @equigate FB: @equigate https://www.equigate.com Connect with us: Instagram - @starlineequinebodywork Pinterest - https://pin.it/7kvSCpt Website - starlinebodywork.com DISCLAIMER: The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

    17 min

  5. 12/03/2025

    No Pain, No Gain!

    Who themselves hasn’t worked out to the point of being a little bit stiff and sore? Horses aren’t different. In this fan favourite episode we talk about how there is a fine line between working muscles to an appropriate place to allow tissue adaptation and fitness to increase, and a place where you have pushed too far.  Join me for this episode of the podcast where I discuss delayed onset muscles soreness, muscle micro-damage, and tissue adaptation.  I will also have a look at bodywork strategies for faster recovery from workouts for your horse! PLEASE CONSIDER RATING, REVIEWING AND FOLLOWING THIS SHOW. This will help us reach more people and more horses, to support their journey and relationship together. LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: Grab your FREE assessment guide for your horse’s back PRIVATE PODCAST LINK: Join the FREE “Stick With It” private podcast series here and learn 3 ways to use kinesiology tape that nobody ever told you about! Show Sponsors: IG: @equigate FB: @equigate https://www.equigate.com Connect with us: Instagram - @starlineequinebodywork Pinterest - https://pin.it/7kvSCpt Website - starlinebodywork.com DISCLAIMER: The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

    9 min

  6. 11/26/2025

    Consent Based Equine Interactions with Dr Marisa Markey

    Horses aren’t just animals—they’re individuals with their own thoughts, feelings, and voices (if only we learn how to listen). In this deeply personal episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast, I open up about a horse who came into my life under less-than-ideal circumstances…and how everything transformed in just four short days. It all shifted because of one sentence. Dr. Marisa Markey of Full Circle Equine Veterinary happened to be at the farm that day. With a single observation, she completely reframed how this horse was being seen and understood—changing his trajectory forever (and honestly, mine too). I sit down with Dr. Markey to relive that pivotal moment, unpack what happened in the days that followed, and explore how her consent-based, horse-centered approach became the foundation of everything I now believe about working with horses. If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to meet a horse as an individual—not an object, not a project, but a feeling, thinking being—this episode will stay with you long after it ends. You don’t want to miss it. This is the kind of conversation that can change how you show up for every horse, every day. PLEASE CONSIDER RATING, REVIEWING AND FOLLOWING THIS SHOW. This will help us reach more people and more horses, to support their journey and relationship together. LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: Connect with Dr Markey: Full Circle Equine Veterinary Grab your FREE Stall Rest Enrichment Guide from Full Circle Equine Veterinary Grab your FREE assessment guide for your horse’s back Join the FREE “Stick With It” private podcast series here and learn 3 ways to use kinesiology tape that nobody ever told you about! SHOW SPONSORS: IG: @equigate FB: @equigate https://www.equigate.com Connect with us: Instagram - @starlineequinebodywork Pinterest - https://pin.it/7kvSCpt Website - starlinebodywork.com DISCLAIMER: The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

    52 min

  7. 11/19/2025

    The Horse's Psoas

    This is the muscle group, that in my opinion, is too often overlooked. I believe that it is largely responsible for long term soundness in the pelvic limb and its joints, low back health and correct way of going. Join me for this fan favourite episode where I look at the equine iliopsoas group. I look at anatomy, function and dysfunction that appears in horses. Of course I will also look at ways to exercise to promote the health and optimal function of this muscle group. PLEASE CONSIDER RATING, REVIEWING AND FOLLOWING THIS SHOW. This will help us reach more people and more horses, to support their journey and relationship together. LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: Grab your FREE assessment guide for your horse’s back Join the FREE “Stick With It” private podcast series here and learn 3 ways to use kinesiology tape that nobody ever told you about! SHOW SPONSORS: IG: @equigate FB: @equigate https://www.equigate.com Connect with us: Instagram - @starlineequinebodywork Pinterest - https://pin.it/7kvSCpt Website - starlinebodywork.com DISCLAIMER: The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

    12 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    Laterality, “Handedness”, and Training Asymmetry

    Ever wonder why your horse is proficient at left circles but falls apart on the right? Or why they spook more from one side? It’s not stubbornness—it’s laterality. In this week’s episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast, we break down what “handedness” really means in horses, how to spot it, and why ignoring it is the downfall of performance and soundness. From facial whorls to canter leads, you’ll get practical tests and a step-by-step plan to turn your crooked horse into a symmetrical superstar. PLEASE CONSIDER RATING, REVIEWING AND FOLLOWING THIS SHOW. This will help us reach more people and more horses, to support their journey and relationship together. LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:  The DME’s Challenge Self Study Format: https://starlinebodywork.com/learn/dme-self-study Grab your FREE assessment guide for your horse’s back:  https://starline.myflodesk.com/back PRIVATE PODCAST LINK: Join the FREE “Stick With It” private podcast series here and learn 3 ways to use kinesiology tape that nobody ever told you about Show Sponsors: IG: @equigate FB: @equigate https://www.equigate.com Connect with us: Instagram - @starlineequinebodywork Pinterest - https://pin.it/7kvSCpt Website - starlinebodywork.com DISCLAIMER: The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

    24 min
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Our mission is to inspire and to motivate, and give you tools for a better life with horses. This podcast is intended to give you takeaways to apply to your own life- whether you're a horse owner seeking more, a bodywork practitioner, or even an aspiring one. In this podcast you will meet our host, Judith Rathbone. For most of the last decade she’s been a full time equine bodywork practitioner, a renowned sports specialist, an author and a bodywork educator. During the course of this podcast she will lead deep dive discussions into what she has learned from clients, top bodyworkers and vets in the industry, and unpack some of the most up to date and groundbreaking research into equine physiology, fitness and tissue training. Connect with us:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/starlineequinebodyworkWeb - starlinebodywork.com

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  • Creator
    Judith Rathbone
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    166
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Starline Equine Bodywork
  • Show Website
    Starline Equine Bodywork

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