The Equine Functional Posture Podcast

Episode 87: Brain Breaks - The Pause Matters!


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What if the most valuable part of your training session is not the exercise itself, but the pause that follows it?

In this episode, we explore why brain breaks are such an important part of training, learning, emotional regulation, and postural change. A pause is never wasted time; it is the moment where the horse processes, integrates, softens, reorganises. You also have the opportunity to slow down and be present. 

In this episode, we unpack:

  • What a brain break can look like during groundwork, ridden work, or rehabilitation
  • Why pauses help support nervous system regulation and learning
  • The physical signs that a horse is processing and softening
  • How fatigue, tension, and repetition can lead to bracing and compensation
  • Why brain breaks can build confidence, curiosity, and emotional safety
  • How to recognise when your horse needs more time, not more pressure
  • To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

    Facebook: Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics
    Website: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com.au

    To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

    Facebook: Equine Posturelate – Sophie Vandenberg

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