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Episode 63: Foal Handing Part II
Foals are precocious, yet neurologically immature. They adapt quickly, but their learning is heavily shaped by how their early experiences are introduced. While they need space to grow and be horses, they also live in a human world and how we approach handling in these early months will influence their posture, emotional responses, and willingness to learn for life. We go over 3 main area's of foal handling and how to do them with respect to the foal : introducing pressure, leading and leg/hoof handling.
In this week’s podcast, we unpack:
🎓 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: [email protected]
By Dr. Raquel Butler & Sophie Vandenberg5
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If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world!
Episode 63: Foal Handing Part II
Foals are precocious, yet neurologically immature. They adapt quickly, but their learning is heavily shaped by how their early experiences are introduced. While they need space to grow and be horses, they also live in a human world and how we approach handling in these early months will influence their posture, emotional responses, and willingness to learn for life. We go over 3 main area's of foal handling and how to do them with respect to the foal : introducing pressure, leading and leg/hoof handling.
In this week’s podcast, we unpack:
🎓 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: [email protected]

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