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Activations: Waking Up Better Movement

Activations are one of the ways we can help prepare the horse’s body for better posture, stability and movement. They are not just exercises to “switch muscles on”, but a way to improve awareness, motor control and the quality of muscle recruitment before and during work.

In this episode, we unpack:

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Discover The Hidden Physical Issues Behind 5 Common “Behavioural” Problems And How To Solve Them - Without More Pressure, Treatments Or Training Techniques  

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Collaborative Rehab; Conversations with Your Veterinarian!

Today we are empowering you with the skills to create better conversations with your vet around rehabilitation, especially once a diagnosis has been made. We explore why a rest alone is not the same as rehab, how controlled loading and functional posture can support healing, and how owners can respectfully advocate for a more collaborative recovery plan.

In this episode, we explore

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

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To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

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 Healthy Head and Neck Posture

Head and neck position alone does not create self-carriage, collection, or correct biomechanics. Today we are discussing how the poll, jaw, neck muscles, cranial nerves, hyoid, nuchal ligament, back, and pelvis can all be affected when the head and neck are held in position rather than responding freely to whole-body posture.

In this episode, we unpack:

Healthy head and neck posture is not about holding the horse in a shape. It is about supporting the body so the head and neck can become soft, adjustable, and free. 

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

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Website: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com.au

To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

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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:

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

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Website: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com.au

To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

Facebook: Equine Posturelate – Sophie Vandenberg

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Do you know how to recognise an abdominal muscle injury??

The horse’s abdominals are one of the most important support systems in the body. In this episode, we explore the anatomy and function of the abdominal muscles, how abdominal injuries can occur, and why these injuries are so commonly missed. We also discuss how abdominal dysfunction can influence posture, spinal stability, thoracic sling function, pelvic mechanics, and movement quality throughout the entire body.

In this episode, we unpack:

This episode highlights how interconnected the horse’s body truly is and why understanding abdominal function can completely change the way you assess posture, movement, performance, and rehabilitation. It also reinforces the importance of observation, palpation, and recognising subtle compensations before they develop into larger problems.

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

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Website: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com.au

To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

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Do you know how to observe your horse's back to know whether the work you do is improving or detracting from your horse's back health? 

Your horse’s back can give valuable clues about how they are coping with work, carrying a rider, and managing tension or fatigue through the body. This episode is about creating simple, purposeful checks you can use before and after riding. We also discuss causeso f back discomfort - so that if anything goes awry you can begin a process of elimination!

In this episode, we unpack:

This episode is a practical guide to making your pre and post work observations more intentional, so you can recognise change earlier and have more useful conversations with the professionals supporting your horse.

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

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What does your horses paddock posture reveal?

What if you could learn more about your horse’s posture, comfort, and biomechanics just by watching them in the paddock? Your horse spends the majority of their time in their paddock or living arrangement, and observing how they are loading through their body in these spaces is important information.

In this episode, we unpack:

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

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Website: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com 

To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

Facebook: Equine Posturelate – Sophie Vandenberg

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Rope Walking and What It Reveals About Your Horse’s Body

Rope Walking in horses (walking as if on a tightrope) is more than just an unusual gait, it’s a clue that something deeper is going on within the body. We break down why alignment should be balanced rather than narrow, and why this change in movement and loading can indicate instability, compensation, or pain. 

We draw on real clinical cases and practical experience and guide you through the most common causes, how to assess your horse, and simple strategies to begin improving movement, stability, and comfort.

In this episode, we unpack

This is an important conversation for horse owners because rope walking is not a training issue and therefore training is not a primary solution - rather a structural and postural one! 

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

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To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

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Sleep Deprivation and Posture

Sleep deprivation in horses is a serious welfare issue, and one that can easily be missed or mistaken for something else. In this episode, we unpack what normal sleep looks like in the horse, why REM sleep matters so much, and some of the reasons a horse may not be getting the rest they need.

We talk through the difference between standing rest, laying sleep, and REM sleep, and why the ability to comfortably get down to the ground and back up again matters more than many people realise. We also explore how pain, physical dysfunction, group housing dynamics, space, footing, and environmental stress can all influence whether a horse feels safe and able to sleep properly.

In this episode, we unpack:

This is an important conversation for horse owners because sleep deprivation is not just a behaviour issue. It is a welfare issue, and one that deserves attention when a horse is not coping physically or emotionally.

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

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Website: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com

To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

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Rebuilding Well: Bringing a Horse Back Into Work

Strap yourself in - this is an episode where you are going to want to take notes!

Today we are talking through how to bring a horse back into work without rushing the process and risking injury. Within 3 months of no work a horse's body looses their fitness. Fitness and strength is represented by physiological changes in the muscles and cells that increase energy storage, oxygen delivery and energy use efficiency. This lack of fitness means a loss of endurance, loss of strength, and reduced capacity to handle work safely. Today we aim to give you a specific roadmap including session length, intensity, frequency to bring your horse back into work safely!

This conversation is especially relevant for broodmares after a foal, or any horse coming back into work without an injury but with a body that still needs thoughtful reconditioning. It will be useful resource for every single person who rides a horse.

In this episode, we unpack:

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?

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