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The Equine Functional Posture Podcast

by Dr. Raquel Butler & Sophie Vandenberg

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Latest episodes

Episode 109: Pole Work - Research & Application

October 25, 2026 · 57 min

The Equine Functional Course is now open for Enrolment - Closes 2nd Nov 2026 https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com/efp Pole Work: What Does the Research Tell Us About Equine Biomechanics? Pole work is commonly recommended for…
Episode 108: The Missing Piece: Equine Posture Transformations

October 18, 2026 · 57 min

Understanding Your Horse: The Value of Functional Posture Education What if you could recognise the smaller signs that your horse is struggling, understand why, and feel confident knowing what to do next? In this episode Dr Raquel Butler…
Episode 107 - The Neurological Examination

October 11, 2026 · 32 min

Episode 107 - The Neurological Examination A horse can pass a lameness assessment and still show signs that warrant a neurological examination. In this episode, Dr. Raquel Butler and Sophie Vandenberg explain how an equine neurological…
Episode 106 - Pre-purchase Exams - Are They Worth It?

October 4, 2026 · 41 min

Episode 107 - Pre-Purchase Exams: Are They Worth It? A pre-purchase examination can reduce risk and provide valuable information, but it cannot guarantee a horse's future soundness or suitability. In this episode, Dr. Raquel Butler and…
Episode 105 - Post Colic Surgery Rehabilitation

September 27, 2026 · 42 min

Episode 105 - Post Colic Surgery Rehabilitation Returning to performance after colic surgery does not necessarily mean that a horse's core function has fully recovered. In this episode, Dr. Raquel Butler and Sophie Vandenberg discuss…

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Episode 104 - Equine Functional Posture Clinic: Insights and Breakthroughs

September 20, 2026 · 53 min

Sometimes the most powerful change comes from doing less, waiting longer and observing more carefully. This episode is a reflective discussion about a recent two-day equine posture clinic hosted by Dr Raquel involving five very different…
Episode 103 - Guest: Sharon May Davis - Grading ECVM (Equine Complex Vertebral Malformation

September 14, 2026 · 50 min

Episode 103 - Guest: Sharon May Davis - Grading ECVM (Equine Complex Vertebral Malformation ECVM is more than simply identifying an anatomical variation in the lower cervical spine. In this episode, Dr. Raquel Butler and Sophie…
Episode 102: Equine Pain Part 2- Understanding Pain: More Than Just Tissue Damage

September 6, 2026 · 45 min

Pain management in horses is rarely about finding one single treatment. In this episode, we explore how pain can be managed more holistically, why different types of pain may respond differently to treatment, and how movement, environment…
Episode 101: Equine Pain Part 1- Understanding Pain: More Than Just Tissue Damage

August 30, 2026 · 46 min

Pain in horses is not simply a direct measure of tissue damage. In this episode, we explore what pain actually is, how the nervous system contributes to the pain experience, and why persistent pain can become much more complex than simply…
Episode 100: Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis... Or Something Else?

August 23, 2026 · 53 min

A dropped fetlock is often associated with Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis (DSLD), but does a sinking fetlock always indicate this degenerative disease? Today we explore the current research around DSLD, discuss where the…
Episode 99: Growth Plates: More than just an age - Part 2: Loading vs Overloading

August 16, 2026 · 52 min

When should we start riding a young horse? There are strong opinions at both ends of the spectrum: start them young so the body adapts to load, or wait until the growth plates have closed before riding. In Part 2 of our growth plate…
Episode 98: Growth Plates: More Than Just an Age – Part 1: Understanding the Growing Horse

August 9, 2026 · 42 min

Growth plates are central to skeletal development, but there is much more to them than simply knowing when they “close”. Today we are explaining what growth plates are, how bones grow, and the factors that influence healthy…

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About the show

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