Equine Bodytalks

We often talk about our the horses condition or fitness when evaluating their performance. We need to consider that there are two partners connected, when we work with riding horses. There are many factors at play of course which include their own posture and balance as well as tack or blanket fit, but what about us, the rider? We need to consider how our fitness, balance and posture affect our equine partners and how they then need to compensate to find their own balance while performing sport.

Today we talk with a fitness expert but also riding professional, Gina Allan. Gina is an Equine Canada Dressage Coach and a BCRPA Fitness Professional. Gina has developed programs for individuals and groups alike for rider fitness and has written a book on the topic as well; Equifitness, an Exercise Guide.

You can visit her website to learn more about Gina, her programs she offers and her book at: https://ginaallan.ca

We will also be hosting a webinar with Gina on March 19, available through the inhandequinetherapy.podia.com platform.

The direct link to this webinar to sign up is: https://inhandequinetherapy.podia.com/owners-course-rider-fitness-with-gina-allan

For those listening outside our timezone, we will have this available as a recorded version after through the same link.

For more information about our continuing education short courses for equine professionals and owners courses, please check out inhandequinetherapy.podia.com

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Thank you for all your support and downloads! Our goal with this podcast is to continually open the conversation around equine wellness and bodywork. It is through open conversation that we can grow this industry with knowledge and understanding of our equine partners. Ever evolving along with tried and true methods of horse husbandry, it’s by learning from one another that we will elevate the care of these amazing animals and partners.

So don’t be afraid to connect through social media, both Facebook and Instagram @equinebodytalks

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Kissing spine is seemingly becoming more prevalent in sport horses these days.  Possibly due to improved diagnostic imaging, but it certainly is a buzz word these days.  Often associated with an end to their career, it can rage in severity but certainly doesn't have to be the end of their riding.  As you'll hear in todays episode, a great conditioning and rehab program can bring back their abilities.  

Last episode we talked with Emma Baldwin on the owners perspective to equine bodywork.  Today we look further into her work rehabilitating horses and specifically discuss a case study that saw drastic improvement through their hard work and dedication.  Meet Stoney, the horse with kissing spine.

Photos of Stoney can be seen on our social media pages as well as our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sckLE62B2uc&t=22s

You can connect with Emma and Kurt Baldwin through their social media at @Bar E K Stables on facebook.

If you'd like further information on working with a horse that has kissing spine, we highly recommend you find a trained bodyworker that will work closely with your veterinarian.  A great conditioning and rehab program will be the cornerstone for their success.  

InHand Equine Therapy last year did a study with Energy Equine in regards to building back tissue through the use of basic exercise practice.  You can find further information here:

https://inhandequinetherapy.podia.com/the-program

Thank you for all your support and downloads! Our goal with this podcast is to continually open the conversation around equine wellness and bodywork. It is through open conversation that we can grow this industry with knowledge and understanding of our equine partners. Ever evolving along with tried and true methods of horse husbandry, it’s by learning from one another that we will elevate the care of these amazing animals and partners.

So don’t be afraid to connect through social media, both Facebook and Instagram @equinebodytalks

#opentheconversation

We often talk about the team approach here on this podcast.  And there wouldn't be a team without the horse owner.  The center piece of who brings in the professionals to work with their horses, we wanted to chat with one of our owners to hear her thoughts on bodywork, exercises, stretches and how to incorporate it all into a daily routine.  

Emma Baldwin along with her husband Kurt operate Bar EK stables from Sundre, Alberta.  Their riding lesson program means there are plenty of horses around that need their care, and they don't take that responsibility lightly.  Each of their horses receives individual care, and that includes a bodywork schedule and targeted approach to their continued postural needs.  Emma has has taken a particular interest in rehabilitating horses and has obtained her level one EEBW as well.  Enjoy our conversation with Emma and watch our social media and youtube channel to also take in some of Kurts amazing photography!  

Thank you for all your support and downloads! Our goal with this podcast is to continually open the conversation around equine wellness and bodywork. It is through open conversation that we can grow this industry with knowledge and understanding of our equine partners. Ever evolving along with tried and true methods of horse husbandry, it’s by learning from one another that we will elevate the care of these amazing animals and partners.

So don’t be afraid to connect through social media, both Facebook and Instagram @equinebodytalks

#opentheconversation

Season 1, episode 7: Throwback to last year at this time when we were dealing with a severe case of ulcers on one of my mares.  Listen through as Katie and I go over her case and discuss this common occurring disease.   

Update:  Annie is doing well and spent the summer being ridden by a young rider in local shows where she excelled!  We continue to monitor her for signs of ulcers and are careful to watch that she has enough fiber, water and gut health support through simple supplementation.  

Ulcers are becoming what is seemingly more and more common in our industry today. People have adapted many ways to try and cope or deal with them to minimize the effects on their horses. In today's episode we'll go through a live case study on a mare that's recently been diagnosed through a gastroscope with severe squamous and pyloric ulcers. We'll talk about how she came to have a scope, current treatment protocol and thoughts on maintenance for her to continue her career. Follow the photos and video on our facebook and Instagram sites under Equine Body Talks. Send us your feedback and questions you may have on the condition as we'll also have a vet in the near future discuss her case and answer any questions you may have.

Thank you for all your support and downloads! Our goal with this podcast is to continually open the conversation around equine wellness and bodywork. It is through open conversation that we can grow this industry with knowledge and understanding of our equine partners. Ever evolving along with tried and true methods of horse husbandry, it’s by learning from one another that we will elevate the care of these amazing animals and partners.

So don’t be afraid to connect through social media, both Facebook and Instagram @equinebodytalks

#opentheconversation

Welcome back to the Equine Bodytalks Podcast!!  

I'm excited to start this new season after learning from season 1 and knowing more about podcasting.  Today I'll be sharing what you can expect to hear this season and look forward to bringing some bonus material in the coming days.  

As always, this podcast is about opening the conversation around equine wellness and the equine bodywork industry.  

Please reach out to me through social media and by email, lets #opentheconversation

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Today's episode continues on our discussion about the profession of Equine Bodywork. We have a great guest, Tina Watkins EST, EEBW3 who operates InHand Equine Therapy here in Alberta. She is going to talk us through what it takes to be successful in this industry as well as what the day in the life of a bodyworker actually entails. Tina opened her doors as a bodyworker in 1996 and has seen it grow from a niche to being more mainstream as a therapy option for performance horses.

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Today we get into the heart of what this podcast is about, equine bodywork. Owners, trainers, vets and everyone in between often have very strong opinions when it comes to individuals in the horse world doing alternative therapies. They either swear by them, think it’s the next magic pill or they think it’s hocus pocus. People will use someone without knowing what it is they do only because so and so said to or they’ve found a bodyworker who has worked with their horse to make significant improvements in posture and function and help them on a winning path…. We’re going to ask you to become a critical thinker and give you the tools to make informed decisions.

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