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Episode 40: Unpacking the Hunter’s Bump — What It Really Means for Your Horse

Join Dr. Raquel Butler and Sophie Vandenberg for a deep dive into the complexity of the “hunter’s bump” — a common but often misunderstood postural feature in horses.

In this episode, we unpack:

🔹 What the hunter’s bump actually is — anatomically and biomechanically
🔹 Why it’s more than just a “pelvic issue” and often part of a bigger picture
🔹 The role of sacroiliac and sacrotuberous ligaments in posture and pain
🔹 How muscular tension, ligament dysfunction, injury, or poor hoof balance all play a role
🔹 What a hunter’s bump can tell you about core weakness, pelvic imbalance, and compensatory movement patterns
🔹 Case examples of OTTBs, performance horses, and young horses showing dysfunction
🔹 The tell tale signs your horse may be struggling in the lumbosacropelvic region
🔹 Key relationships between hoof angles, sacropelvic dysfunction, and conditions like proximal suspensory desmitis
🔹 Practical tools and exercises to support this area -  from feeding positions to activation and massage

This is an incredibly common issue we see - and one that’s very often overlooked or misunderstood. Whether your horse has a visible hunter’s bump or you’ve noticed changes in comfort, performance, or posture, this episode will give you a deeper understanding of what might be going on and what to do next.

🎓 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.

We hope you find this episode motivating, inspiring and thought provoking! 

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