Welcome to the Equine Functional Posture Podcast Episode 19: with Guest Speaker Mel Fleming discussing Starting Young Horses. 

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Welcome to episode 2 of this mini-series with Mel Fleming. Mel has decades of experience of horse training- exploring biomechanics, heart centered horsemanship, saddle fit, and human-horse connections. In this guest episode we speak about the concepts of how to prepare young horses before and right into the process of beginning under saddle. We cover topics including what age to begin the ridden process, how to create a mind-body connection, and the role of an owner in the beginning of their horses time under saddle. 

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Welcome to the Equine Functional Posture Podcast Episode 15: Posture with Guest Speaker Mel Flemming. 

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Mel Fleming has decades of experience of horse training- exploring biomechanics, heart centred horsemanship, saddle fit, and human-horse connections. In this guest episode Mel shares practical tips to help people connect with their horses. We speak about the role of relaxation, and how horses can enjoy movement and lean into the experience in finding power in their body when their biomechanics are optimised. 

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Welcome to the Equine Functional Posture Podcast Episode 17: What is your horses willy telling you? with Dr Raquel Butler and Sophie Vandenberg.

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This conversation leaves nothing to the imagination!! With few solid studies on casual willy behaviour this discussion covers what is and isn't normal for your horse- including the link with anatomical connections, innervation, circulation, and how the brain and central pattern generators are deeply connected as well.

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Welcome to the Equine Functional Posture Podcast Episode 16: Creating Variation in Training with Dr Raquel Butler and Sophie Vandenberg.

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This conversation explores what variation in training really means in a practical sense - and why it holds so much value for you and your horse. In this episode we cover the concepts behind Long Slow Distance, Interval training, flexibility and using balance, proprioception and posture as a foundation. This episode is a must for anyone looking to improve their horse's fitness, strength and mental wellbeing!

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Welcome to the Equine Functional Posture Podcast Episode 15: Postural Reflections in the Hoof with Dr Raquel Butler and Sophie Vandenberg.

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In this conversation we explore how body imbalances, injuries, restrictions can influence hoof balance. Often discussed is how hoof balance effects the body but it also goes the other way -  which is why hoof care and posture is so interlinked and need to be considered together to optimise functional movement in your horse. 

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Welcome to the Equine Functional Posture Podcast Episode 14: Why the Roach? with Dr Raquel Butler and Sophie Vandenberg.

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In this conversation we discuss the symptom of a roach back (raised lumbar spine) - the anatomy, causes, treatment and managements options.   

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Welcome to the Equine Functional Posture Podcast Episode 13: Conformation OR Posture? with Dr Raquel Butler and Sophie Vandenberg.

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In this conversation we explore the understanding of conformation v's posture including differences and how these influence a horse's function and well being.

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Welcome to the Equine Functional Posture podcast, Episode 12:  Functional Posture Converation with Robyn Hood.

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Tellington TTouch®  Training is a system that was developed over four decades ago by Robyn's sister Linda Tellington-Jones and is foundational is a alot of postural work today. The method of training explores how altering posture alters the behaviour and the powerful  connection of physical, mental and emotional balance. 

Robyn joins the podcast to talk about how her journey with the Tellington methods of training, groundwork and bodywork have had profound impacts on her teachings. Our key takeaway's from this conversations include:

- Robyn's aims to help people create equine postures in their training that reflect healthy posture in the horses everyday life. 

- The influence of slow and mindful movement 

- Why pauses are so critical, and how the horse processes in the pause

 Robyn's 5 questions that she asks to support her students are absolute GOLD!

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Welcome to Episode 11: How do Scars affect Function? for Equine Functional Posture podcast with Dr Raquel Butler and Sophie Vandenberg.

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Listen along as Dr Raquel and Sophie chat about how and why scar tissue is created in the body, and how even old scars can have major impacts on horses functional posture. 

Gelding scars are discussed amongst Raquel's' experience treating scars and the alterations in function. Types of therapies that can assist with managing and preventing the effect of scars on posture are explored.. 

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Welcome to the Equine Functional Posture Podcast Episode 10: Gastrointestinal Ulcers and Posture with Dr Raquel Butler and Sophie Vandenberg.

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In this conversation we delve into Equine gastrointestinal ulcers including predisposing factors and the relationship to your horses functional posture.  Enjoy our discussion on postural and clinical signs, prevention, diagnostic investigation, treatment and management option.  

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