Optimized Equine Podcast

#5: The Optimized Equine Clinic - Recap from Linden, AZ


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In this episode, Tamara Lee Barrett and Vanessa Helvey discuss their recent clinic in Linden, Arizona, where they worked with various horses, each presenting unique challenges. They delve into case studies of an older horse with multiple issues contributing to his lameness, a "mystery horse" with physical and behavioral concerns, a reactive horse struggling with trust, and a young mare developing through balance work. The conversation emphasizes the importance of proper movement, the role of the nervous system in equine behavior, and the need for patience and understanding in horse training and rehabilitation.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:31 Overview of the Clinic and Case Studies
01:55 Case Study: The Older Horse with Stifle? Issues
04:54 Handling Techniques and Building Trust
06:46 The Balance of Patience and Assertiveness in Training
08:50 Movement and Its Importance in Rehabilitation
12:29 Understanding Appropriate Movement for Horses
14:28 The Role of Circles and Curves in Movement
19:13 The Importance of Quality Movement
23:17 Trust and Movement: The Horse's Perspective
26:19 Understanding the Rehabilitation Process for Horses
28:30 Addressing Mental and Physical Aspects of Healing
29:25 Evaluating Structural Issues in Horses
34:53 The Role of Training in Equine Rehabilitation
41:27 Building Trust and Comfort in Horses
47:23 The Interconnection of Body and Mind in Healing
48:48 Understanding the Horse's Stress and Trauma
51:14 Rehabilitation Approaches for Horses
53:46 Confronting Fear in Horse Training
56:54 The Importance of the Nervous System
57:49 Balancing Responsiveness and Calmness in Horses
01:00:49 Posture and Movement in Young Horses
01:05:10 The Role of the Hind End in Equine Movement

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Optimized Equine PodcastBy Tamara Lee Barrett