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The Equine Functional Posture Podcast

Dr. Raquel Butler & Sophie Vandenberg

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 32

This podcast is created by Dr. Raquel Butler from Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics and Sophie Vandenberg from Equine Posturelate. Dr. Raquel is a Biomechanical Medicine Veterinarian and Educator. Sophie is an Equine Science graduate and has studied Equine Osteopathy. This podcast is your ultimate source for insights into the influences of functional posture on biomechanics, health and overall well-being of horses . Tune in each week as we discuss practical tips, delve into expert interviews and explore the latest research in the impact of static and dynamic posture on your horse journey. To Learn more about Dr Raquel visit: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedVetherapeutics Website: https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/about To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091267906532 Join our community of proactive horse people exploring the world of equine functional posture - our next course begins November 2024!! To view the course visit: https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/store Have any questions? Email us at: equinefunctionalposture@gmail.com

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Episode 31: Long and Low - Effects on Posture

Sunday, April 27, 2025 • Duration 39:35

Welcome to the Equine Functional Posture Podcast Episode 31: Long and Low- Effects of Posture

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to share with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!

Long and low—it's a widely recognized exercise, but what does it truly achieve? Some swear by it for relaxation and strengthening, while others dismiss it as detrimental. The reality? It all comes down to execution and context.

In this episode, we dive deep into the biomechanics of long and low, exploring how it can be a powerful tool when done correctly—but also how it can create physical strain when applied without proper foundation.

Through personal experiences and multiple perspectives, we’ll discuss:

The difference between telescoping the neck and hanging it down and forward from the body
The key role of core stability in functional engagement
Common pitfalls—why some horses struggle and how to recognize quality movement
How to assess whether long and low is appropriate for your horse

Long and low isn’t a quick fix or a universal solution—it requires mindful application. Join us as we challenge misconceptions, offer practical takeaways, and help you refine your approach for a healthier, more balanced horse.

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedVetherapeutics

Website: https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/about

To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091267906532

Have any questions?

Email us at: equinefunctionalposture@gmail.com

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Episode 30: Part 2 of 2: Developing Core Strength

Sunday, April 20, 2025 • Duration 46:29

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!!

Welcome to Episode : Part 2 of 2: Developing Core Strength

Tune in with Dr Raquel and Sophie as a follow up to Part 1: Recognising Core Strength- learning the signs of good and poor core health in your horse.

In Part 2 we explore the foundations of how to develop the horses core, postural endurance, and strength at stretch in horses and riders. The discussion emphasizes developing a core that automatically engages, supports spinal alignment, and sustains movement throughout training. We also discuss how flexibility, stability, and mobility must work together for optimal performance and injury prevention.

Key Points Discussed:

Core Function (and what this really means)
Strength at Stretch
Groundwork & In-Hand Exercises for Core Activation
Saddle Fit, Rider Awareness & Connection
Progressive Strength & Endurance Training

Want to join us on our mission to empower horse people across the world with the skills they need to create their horse's best posture... join our next cohort of the Equine Functional Posture Course.

https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedVetherapeutics

Website: https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/about

To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

Facebook:

Episode 29: Part 1 of 2: Recognising Core Strength

Sunday, April 13, 2025 • Duration 44:07

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!!

Welcome to Episode : Part 1 of 2: Recognising Core Strength

Join Dr Raquel and Sophie and explore the core's vital role to healthy movement. A strong core is necessary(!!) for creating spinal stability and self carriage. Dysfunctional compensatory movement often develops when the core musculature is unable to engage and work to support the spine, and one of the best skills you can have is being able to observe whether your horse is using their core correctly - tune in and learn the key things to look for!

Key Points Discussed:

What makes up the horses core musculature
Core influence on thoracic sling engagement
How distal limb health is related to core strength
The link to true self carriage and movement efficiency
Signs of poor vs good core health- both standing still and in motion

Want to join us on our mission to empower horse people across the world with the skills they need to create their horse's best posture... join our next cohort of the Equine Functional Posture Course.

https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedVetherapeutics

Website: https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/about

Episode 28: Vets and Bodywork

Sunday, April 6, 2025 • Duration 31:48

Welcome to the Equine Functional Posture Podcast Episode 28: Vets and Bodywork

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to share with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!

Veterinarians play a crucial role in equine health, but with limited time and a strong focus on evidence-based treatment, their approach is often symptom-driven. With a growing vet shortage in Australia, there’s a need for better collaboration between vets and skilled bodyworkers. However, many vets hesitate to recommend due to a lack of regulations and familiarity with the benefits of bodywork.

This episode explores how bodywork can enhance veterinary care, the importance of industry standards for bodyworkers, and why an integrated approach offers the best outcome for equine well-being.

Key points:

Veterinarians knowledge & scope
Vets are limited with time
How is bodywork complimentary
Industry needs better bodyworker regulations

Want to join us on our mission to empower horse people across the world with the skills they need to create their horse's best posture? No prior skills necessary.. join our next cohort!

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedVetherapeutics

Website: https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/about

To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091267906532

Episode 27: Three Observations to Develop Your Eye for Posture in Motion

Sunday, March 30, 2025 • Duration 38:40

Welcome to Episode 27: Three Observations to Develop your Eye for posture in Motion

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!!

In this episode, we dive into three quick and effective assessments you can do today to evaluate your horse’s movement and posture. By observing from both behind and in front, you can gather valuable insights to enhance your understanding of biomechanics.

Why It Matters:

Easily set up video for long-term records and analysis.
Observations help track progress and detect subtle changes.
Knowledge is power—understanding movement can prevent future issue

Key points:

Observation of the following across the gaits

Head and neck position and motion
Pelvis motion
Limb alignment relative to each limb

Head and neck position, pelvic motion, and limb alignment are key indicators of balance and posture in motion. Observing consistency across these areas provides insight into movement efficiency and potential issues. The more you observe, the better you become at detecting subtle changes that could impact your horse’s performance and well-being.

Tune in to learn how to refine your assessment skills and develop a keener eye for movement!

Want to join us on our mission to empower horse people across the world with the skills they need to create their horse's best posture... join our next cohort!

https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

Episode 26: The Equine tongue & hyoid: A hidden key to posture

Sunday, March 23, 2025 • Duration 54:26

Welcome to the Equine Functional Posture Podcast Episode 26: The Tongue and Hyoid: A Hidden Key to Posture

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to share with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!!

In this Episode Raquel & Sophie unlock one of the most overlooked yet incredibly important aspects of equine biomechanics—the tongue and hyoid apparatus. If you've ever wondered why some horses struggle with balance, collection, or even relaxation under saddle, the answer might lie in their mouth—not just their teeth or bit, but something much deeper. In this episode, we explore how the tongue and its relationship with the hyoid apparatus influence the entire equine body.

Key areas discussed

Anatomy & role of the tongue and hyoid
Common causes of tension
Recognizing tension
Treatment & support strategies

Tune in now to learn how a deeper understanding of the tongue and hyoid can transform your horse’s posture and performance!

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedVetherapeutics

Website: https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/about

To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091267906532

Have any questions?

Email us at: equinefunctionalposture@gmail.com

Episode 25: Part 2- Iliopsoas Complex Development

Sunday, March 16, 2025 • Duration 40:33

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!!

The horse's iliopsoas group is an important musculoskeletal complex. Dysfunction of this group of muscles is common in horses and in this episode we discuss the significance of the 3 muscles that make up the iliopsoas, as well as:

- How to prevent dysfunction before it begins

- Ways that the iliopsoas can be improved

- Why monitoring fatigue is the way to get the most out of iliopsoas exercises!

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedVetherapeutics

Website: https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/about

To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091267906532

Have any questions?

Email us at: equinefunctionalposture@gmail.com

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Episode 24: Part 1- Iliopsoas Complex Dysfunction

Sunday, March 9, 2025 • Duration 39:45

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!!

- The signs of dysfunction

- Typical causes of dysfunction

- Available diagnostics

Part 2 of this series will delve into the ways that the iliopsoas can be improved, discuss how common activies aren't generally effective unless done a certain way. Tune in next week to hear the commonly unknown secret to overcome this!

It works to support the spine, and the engagement of a horse's core significantly contributes to their biomechanical efficiency and longevity of soundness.

https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedVetherapeutics

Website: https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/about

To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091267906532

Have any questions?

Email us at: equinefunctionalposture@gmail.com

Episode 23: Exercises to enhance horse body awareness (proprioception)

Sunday, March 2, 2025 • Duration 46:49

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!!

In this episode we discuss;

How you can enhance your horses proprioception emphasizing the value of slow and controlled movements
The significance of allowing horses time to find their own balance especially as they transition into motion
Giving horses the time they need to process the movement
Tools including Equiband, TTouch wraps, the use of poles and other tactile stimulation.

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedVetherapeutics

Website: https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/about

To learn more about Sophie Vandenberg:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091267906532

Have any questions?

Email us at: equinefunctionalposture@gmail.com

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Episode 22: Be The Change You Want to See

Sunday, February 23, 2025 • Duration 01:02:04

Welcome to Episode 22: Be the change you want to see!

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!!

With a shift in the industry welfare and wellbeing of our horses is being considered deeply in equestrian circles - have you found yourself in a position where your emotion strings are tugged on? Judgement, shame, fear ..or have you seen examples of inclusion, joy and community? How do you want to show up and be in this changing world? What values and behaviours do you want to model?

Key points we cover:

-How our emotions are deeply intertwined with our perception of equine welfare and wellbeing.

-Understanding everyone is a person with feelings and how self-reflection can be a powerful tool.

-How to create meaningful change and why kindness and safe spaces are essential for this to happen.

Want to join us on our missing to empower horse people across the world with the skills they need to create their horse's best posture? No prior skills necessary.. join our next cohort!

https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/

To learn more about Mel Fleming

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelFlemingHorsemanship

Website: https://melfleming.com/

To learn more about Dr Raquel Butler visit:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedVetherapeutics

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