While most owners and practitioners are quick to recognize back pain in horses, they don’t realize it’s a symptom of a bigger issue. Thus, when they direct their attention at the back alone, they don’t get impactful or lasting bodywork results.

In this episode I chat about the real issues causing unresolved back discomfort, bodywork moves I have developed as a part of The Starline™️ Method, how they will help you simplify the inputs you make in bodywork sessions and tackle lumbar back pain in horses. 

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Join the Starline Method Online Skill Accelerator: Tackling Lumbar Pain In Horses (Launching April 10/2025. Early bird pricing available now!)

https://starline.thinkific.com/courses/lumbar

Free assessment guide for your horse’s back: 

https://starline.myflodesk.com/back

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The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

“You are always leaning”, Jay Duke said to me as he was talking about watching other top trainers in the warm up ring.

What an amazing and humble approach from a trainer of his level! 

Jay Duke is a former Canadian Equestrian Team member, top trainer and course designer, who has one of the most positive approach to training of anyone I have ever spoken to. His depth of knowledge and patient manner has made him a sought after clinician.

Jay and I sat down to chat about how we can all develop ourselves in the sport, as riders and trainers.

We also chat about his virtual lesson subscription program that brings hundreds of online lesson plans to trainers and riders! 

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Get in touch with Jay Duke and access The EquiVault:

https://www.theequivault.com/our-story

Free assessment guide for your horse’s back: 

https://starline.myflodesk.com/back

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DISCLAIMER:
The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

We spend a lot of time perfecting the diets of our beloved horses.

But what about the riders, and caretakers of the animals? 

Often long work hours, life with a mobile business, and stress take over and we neglect our own health.

On this week’s episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast, I chat with Trina Lompa. As a holistic nutritionist and live blood analyst, Trina focuses on root cause health, nutrition solutions for gut health, hormones and energy balance.

Her easy to follow and practical approach to science-backed health solutions are sure to energize us, so we can be there to support our horses at the highest level.

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Holistic Health Trina:

https://www.holistichealthtrina.com

IG: holistichealthtrina 

FB: Holistic Health Trina

Free assessment guide for your horse’s back: 

https://starline.myflodesk.com/back

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Website - starlinebodywork.com

DISCLAIMER:
The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

“If you could learn anything from another bodyworker, what would it be?”

I asked this question in an Instagram poll and was just shocked by the responses. Lots of people wanted to hear about Assessments. Not a single person wanted to hear about palpation.

I break down assessment in this episode, and why touch-based assessment is key to successful bodywork sessions.

Oh, and grab my free guide “Assessing Your Horse’s Back: A Touch-Based Approach”. I break down EXACTLY how I assess a horse’s back, using my repeatable and trusted system.

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LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: 

Free assessment guide for your horse’s back: 

https://starline.myflodesk.com/back

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IG: @hellohappyhorses

FB: @MasterFeedsHorseFeeds

https://www.masterfeeds.com

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DISCLAIMER:
The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

We’ve all heard the 5 P’s of Equestrian Sport- “Prior Practice Promotes Perfect Performance”. 

But the reality is that isn’t the case for most people who aim to reach the top of one of the most cost prohibitive sports in the world.  

This has always troubled me, and has become the reason why I do much of what I do. 

Learn why I have become passionate about bridging the gap between talent and opportunity in our sport, and why I give away so much information that I have learned. 

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LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: 

https://starlinebodywork.com/book

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DISCLAIMER:
The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

If your horse feels like it’s heavy in one rein, pops its shoulder wide or has started to stop at jumps, the issue could be poll tension.

Join me for this episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast where I take a deep dive into the symptoms and causes of poll tension, and some of my bodywork techniques to address it.

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LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: 

https://starlinebodywork.com/book

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DISCLAIMER:
The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

Your bodywork business will stand out and grab people’s attention IF you have the correct imagery.

Chelsea Findlater of Seafind Photography is business branding photography expert. Her ability to capture moments and what makes each person unique is a remarkable talent.

Join me for this episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast where Chelsea walks us through branding photoshoots. She reveals what types of shots each business should have, how often they should be refreshed, what to look for when hiring a photographer and how to professionally prepare for a branding photoshoot.

If you want expert tips on how your business can stand out in a crowd, this episode is a must-listen.

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Seafind Photography: 

https://seafindphotography.com

Instagram: @seafind_photography

Facebook: Seafind Photography 

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IG: @beau_balou_charlie
FB: @Beau Balou

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DISCLAIMER:
The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

This episode is based on a listener question about prepping her dressage horse for the demand of show season without overloading the horse’s tissues.

I chat about assessing weaknesses, planning exercises to overcome them and how to gauge where the point of fatigue/ failure is. I also reveal my 2 secret tips for a body “re-set” to help horses maintain correct form in workouts while we are increasing fitness levels. 

We love listener questions! Feel free to send us topics you want to hear more of.

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Website - starlinebodywork.com

DISCLAIMER:
The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

One of the toughest parts about performance horses is not attaining greatness, it’s maintaining greatness.

There are a few key things that you can do to improve the likelihood that your horse will stay on track and produce more consistent performances

Join me for this episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast where I map out my favourite strategies for consistency in sport horses.

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Website - starlinebodywork.com

DISCLAIMER:
The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

Join me for this episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast where I walk you through my personal technique for palpating a horse’s back.

This system is the key to my assessment of what is happening in a horse’s back.

We will go step-by-step through my thought process, protocol and what I am trying to identify.

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Show Sponsors:

Web:

https://www.triumphtape.com

https://starlinebodywork.com/book

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DISCLAIMER:
The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.