Nutrition is a building block for developing healthy muscles and topline. It’s literally the first step in how we create a super athlete.
 
Join me as we chat with MasterFeeds Equine Nutrition Expert Jenna Beach about the science fuelling our performance horses.
Learn how to develop muscle/topline, how to look at feed ingredients, when to call a specialist, and how to gauge when to alter feed.

So many take-aways are in this information- packed episode!

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>>topline building tips: https://starlinebodywork.com/podcast/episode20
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What does starting horses and re-staring horses have to do with bodywork? LOTS!

Join me for today’s episode where I chat with Claire Hunter of Braecrest Farm. Claire has, in my opinion, the most incredible approach to breaking horses with special attention to the signs they show through their autonomic nervous system response.

This is how bodywork practitioners read horses during sessions as well. 🤯

Her understanding of equine physiology and body language has resulted in her incredibly unique breaking process that honours the horse most authentically.

Her techniques can be translated into everyday work with your own horses, even if they are started and going. The results will astound you!

We make several references to “Sirenity's Story” in this episode. You can watch that 3 part story on Claire’s YouTube Chanel. We’ve linked it below.

To contact Claire, or to follow her on socials, check out the links below.

Plus, I have made a special FREE download for this episode. “The Autonomic Nervous System Checklist” will help you recognize signs of the sympathetic and parasympathetic state in your own horse.

Grab it here:
https://starline.myflodesk.com/checklist

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>> Saving Sirenity: https://youtu.be/2nTLqt27T3A?si=UsVqFbejIyT6qXtM
>> Braecrest Farm Instagram: @braecrestfarm
>> Web: https://www.braecrestfarm.ca
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The thoracic sling is the group of muscles that translate the power of the hind end from a forward propulsion to the “picking up” of the withers in locomotion. This allows the horse to move forward against the force of gravity.

With horses carrying 60% of their bodyweight on their front end, developing and understanding the thoracic sling is a really important part of developing a strong and healthy equine athlete.

Join me for this episode where we talk about the importance of knowing the signs of a weak thoracic sling, and how we can manage and strengthen our horses in this region. I’ve packed a huge number of groundwork and mounted exercises into this must-listen episode.

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Horses=Injuries. Period.
Whether in sport or a paddock accident, it can happen to your horse. What then?

Join me for this episode where we break down the categories of injuries that horses face. Trauma, conformational complications, sport specific injuries and functional/body misuse injuries are all discussed.

And, of course, we look at what is appropriate for each phase of injury rehabilitation, from the acute phase all the way through return to play. These steps include:

-Pain control
-Range of motion restoration
-Control in range of motion
-Strength in range of motion
-Stamina

Don’t miss this take-away filled episode!


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Join me for this episode where I share my thoughts on shortening distances between jumps and training bounces in order to produce a better quality jump and step in the horse.

As a bodywork practitioner it will come as no surprise that I feel often the prerequisites for these exercises are overlooked. And, this puts the horse at great risk.

In this episode of the podcast I discuss what to do to prepare horses to be able to handle the bounce and shortened distances- from a Bodywork and from a training perspective.

I reveal all the details of my favourite exercise to prepare my horses to safely jump shortened distances and have control of their bodies off the ground and throughout the jump effort.

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Join me for this episode where we go in-depth on stifles. It’s a huge information-packed episode, so fasten your seatbelt!

I will run through risk factors for stifle issues (aside from trauma, and birth issues). And, I will go through some symptoms of stifle issues, or behaviours you will notice in training that could indicate that you need to take a look at your horse’s stifles.

A huge focus of this episode is on weakness in the quadriceps. I cover not just anatomy, but how to keep stifles strong and functioning at optimal levels for long-term soundness.

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Deciding on a training strategy is one of the biggest challenges for sport horse trainers and riders.

Do horses actually do best with time off? What does “downtime” for the fit horse in competition season look like? How can we keep our horses fresh and fit all at the same time?

When do you train at 100% effort and how does this affect peaking your horse’s performance for big classes?

Management of fitness programs not only makes for better results, but also can make or break an equine athlete physically.

Join me for this episode where I talk training intensity strategies. I dive into how to assess your horse’s external factors, internal factors and individual case history to make a solid individual training program.

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The development of a horse’s neck says a lot more about him than people realize. Muscle development patterns can indicate tension, and a need for bodywork intervention.

Join me for this episode to explore the common patterns we see as bodyworkers, and what that means for the horse.

I even reveal my favourite bodywork moves for releasing tension in the jaw, which in turn helps the horse use its neck better under tack.

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Buzz word? Maybe. Common area of issue? Absolutely.

Join me for the episode where I discuss SI joint issues.

I look at the anatomy of the SI joints and their importance to the horse. Let’s look at subtle indicators that point to needing a vet to look at your horse’s SI.

I reveal my favourite exercises and managerial strategies to use when coming back from a diagnosis of SI joint issues.

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I just love science, don’t you?

Join me for this conversation with special guest Dr Kendle Dykstra, Equine Chiropractor. We take a deep dive into the science behind chiropractic work. Have you ever wondered how adjustments actually work on a horse’s body? This information-packed episode is the information you need to know!

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>> https://www.unitychiropractic.ca
>> https://www.instagram.com/unitychiropractic.inc

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