Equine Posturelate - Sophie Vandenberg

11/01/2026

Everyone have to have their own little goodbye before I leave for the day 🥰 love the golden hour where everything looks magic!

10/01/2026

There are two really great points in this post 1) that allowing the horse to reduce speed or go down a gait when their motivation is better balance can be very powerful 2) the reminder that emotional and physical regulation are deeply interconnected (with some great examples provided)

09/01/2026

This Masterclass is a great resource for anyone who works with/cares for horses to build on their knowledge of the underlying ‘why’ when dealing with annoying behaviours such as shying or poor behaviour during hoofcare. Understanding the ‘why’ allows for compassion but also a plan to improve outcomes!! 📚✏️

“They’re just being naughty.”

Over the years I have had so many clients tell me that they knew there was something not right with their horse but they have been told by a number of professionals that the horse is just being 'naughty'!

I have questioned it many times myself whether the issue was truly a behavioural or/ training problem - especially when the behaviour does not appear to be specific to a certain movement or exercise.

How do I know that they were not just being 'naughty' - because the behaviour changed!

🦄Their behaviour changed when they were given the opportunity of:;

- Function
- Balance
- Stability
- A new movement pattern

Please REGISTER NOW to join me in the exploration of the link between common behavioural challenges and the physical body.

Sunday 18th Jan 8am

https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com/registration-fb-jan26

08/01/2026

Episode 67: The Power of the Breath🥳💨

In this episode, we explore:

💨How the respiratory system, diaphragm, ribs, spine, and core are deeply connected to posture and movement

🩺Why breathing is a key health indicator and one of the vital signs we should be observing at rest and during work

🐎The unique way horses breathe, including locomotor-respiratory coupling in canter, gallop, and jumping

🧘‍♀️What breathing patterns can tell us about brace, relaxation, fitness, and parasympathetic nervous system function

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 67: The Power of the Breath In this episode, we explore how breath affects...

29/12/2025

https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com/podcasts/the-equine-functional-posture-podcast/episodes/2149131345

22/12/2025

Episode 65: The Elbow 💪

The equine elbow is one of the most overlooked joints in performance horses, yet it plays a very important role in weight-bearing, stability, and efficiency. In this episode, we explore why elbow dysfunction is relevant for all ridden horse's at some point, why it is often missed in diagnostics, and how posture and limb loading influence elbow health.

In this episode, we unpack:

💪Why the elbow is frequently under-recognised as a source of lameness
💪The anatomy and biomechanics of the equine elbow, including key muscles, ligaments, nerves, and its role in the stay apparatus
💪How posture, hoof balance, thoracic sling function, and shoulder stability influence elbow loading
💪Common elbow pathologies, diagnostic challenges, and practical management strategies to support long-term joint health and soundness

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 65: The Elbow The equine elbow is one of the most overlooked joints in...

16/12/2025

Episode 64: Learnings from Equine Dissections

Not all dysfunction shows up in ways we can image. Many of the postural, biomechanical, and structural limitations that influence movement, behaviour, and comfort live deeper in the body. Dissections are powerful ways we can changehow we see the internal body - where bone, fascia, soft tissues, posture and internal structures all interact.

In this week’s podcast, we unpack:

What radiographs can and cannot tell us about function
Structural and anatomical findings that shape posture, movement, and behaviour
The importance of fascia, internal structures, and their biomechanical influence
Why “nothing on imaging” doesn’t always mean “nothing is wrong”

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 64: Learnings from Equine Dissections Not all dysfunction shows up in ways we...

04/12/2025

Episode 62: Foal Handing Part I

Early foal handling shapes far more than behaviour- it influences posture, learning ability, confidence, emotional experiences. The way we introduce touch, haltering, leading, and handling feet has long-lasting effects on both biomechanics and emotional wellbeing.

In this week’s podcast, we unpack:

✏️Why posture, conformation, behaviour, and learning cannot be separated
✏️Introducing touch, pressure, and proximity go intention and sensitivity
✏️How haltering and leading affect growth plates, balance, and future movement
✏️How we handle feet is formative for balance, body awareness, and relaxation

If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 62: Foal Handing Part I Early foal handling shapes far more than behaviour-...

20/10/2025

https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com/podcasts/the-equine-functional-posture-podcast/episodes/2149097062

If you would like to explore the relationship between Posture and Behaviour - Join Raquel in her FREE Masterclass - Is Your Horse Misbehaving Or Communicating? Register Here - https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com/pbmc-oct25 Episode 56: Bolting & the posture connection Bolting can be...

24/09/2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Hzjgsh2osIAr9TUVIXsmP?si=38339fccb9c94acd

17/09/2025

The Equine Functional Posture Podcast · Episode

17/06/2025

Dr Raquel Butler: FREE Posture Behaviour Masterclass JUNE 24th - Is Your Horse Misbehaving - Or Trying To Tell You Something?
Sign up here: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com/pbmc

Welcome to Episode 38: Guest Vet Surgeon Dr Lily Wilson - Linking Equine Posture & Behaviour
https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com/podcasts/the-equine-functional-posture-podcast/episodes/2149043194

Dr Lily runs an equine rehab facility on a track system in West Sussex and is known for her expertise in Equine-appropriate management, postural, and ethical behaviour modification.

In this episode, you can learn:
- How Lily’s diagnostic processes evolved to honour postural concepts leading to more sustainable outcomes
- Why posture isn’t just a buzzword — it’s about structural balance, good management, and sustainable movement
- Her No.1 piece of advice for changing your horse's body for better outcomes
- Her concept of healing through comfort to allow function to then change structure, and how to empower horses to participate in their own healing
- What to expect from positive postural changes- balanced eating postures, healthy herd dynamics, willingness to move, curiosity, and letting go of brace

To learn more about Dr Lily:
Website: nurturingnatureequine.co.uk/rehab
💉Her fantastic Equine Needle Shyness Course begins July 1st!💉
Sign up here: https://www.nurturingnatureequine.co.uk/needles

FREE Posture Behaviour Masterclass JUNE 24th - Is Your Horse Misbehaving - Or Trying To Tell You Something? Sign up here: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com/registrationpbmc If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends and would...