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Could you be missing the subtle signs that your horse is in pain? When it comes to colic, recognizing the early symptoms can make all the difference between life and death. But too often, horse caretakers overlook the clues, mistaking them for minor inconveniences or quirks in behavior.
If youâve ever dismissed thrashing, flank watching, or changes in eating habits as "just a phase," you might be putting your horse at serious risk. Colic can escalate quickly, and understanding what your horse is communicating is critical. Itâs not just about spotting the obvious signsâitâs about knowing whatâs normal for your horse and noticing when somethingâs off.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOUâLL DISCOVER:
The early warning signs of colic and why theyâre easy to miss. How environmental factors like rain and lack of movement can trigger colic. The role worms and parasites play in your horseâs gut health. Practical, preventative measures you can take to keep your horse healthy, from dietary tips to regular health checks.Donât wait for a full-blown emergency to take action. Tune in and learn how to become the attentive, proactive caretaker your horse needs.
Connect with Kerri!
Website: www.vibrantanimalhealth.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vibrantanimalhealth/
LETâS CONNECT!
Website: https://www.equestrianmovement.com
Our instagram handle is https://www.instagram.com/equestrian_movement/
and fb https://www.facebook.com/EquestrianMovement
the school instagram handle
https://www.instagram.com/equestrianspiritaustralia/
and fb https://www.facebook.com/katiebonifaceequestrian
Ready to start your connection based journey? Join us for our webinar: https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyes
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Have you ever felt the dread of watching your horse suffer from colic and felt helpless about how to manage or prevent it?
Colic is one of the biggest killers of horses, causing immense stress and often leading to emergency situations. Many horse owners struggle with understanding and preventing this complex condition.
The agony of seeing your horse in pain, not knowing if they'll recover, and the worry of the high costs associated with treatment can be overwhelming. However, there are proactive steps and preventative measures that can greatly reduce the risk and impact of colic in your horses.
Today's guest is Kerri Highland, an animal naturopath and nutritionist who specializes in horses and dogs. She works with herbs, nutrition, and nutraceuticals to offer natural solutions for a variety of animal health issues. Her remote consultations allow her to help clients across Australia, focusing on customized approaches to each animal's needs.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOUâLL LEARN:
đ The primary causes and types of colic in horses.
đ Preventative measures to reduce the risk of colic, including dietary and management strategies.
đ The importance of recognizing early signs and symptoms of colic.
đ Practical tips for managing your horseâs digestive health and preventing colic-related emergencies.
Join us in this enlightening conversation with Kerri, as she shares her expertise on keeping your horses healthy and preventing the dreaded colic.
Connect with Kerri!
Website: www.vibrantanimalhealth.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vibrantanimalhealth/
LETâS CONNECT!
Website: https://www.equestrianmovement.com
Our instagram handle is https://www.instagram.com/equestrian_movement/
and fb https://www.facebook.com/EquestrianMovement
the school instagram handle
https://www.instagram.com/equestrianspiritaustralia/
and fb https://www.facebook.com/katiebonifaceequestrian
Ready to start your connection based journey? Join us for our webinar: https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyes
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Are you always getting feedback like more forward, more bend, more frame, more impulsion, more, more, more!! Join us in this training series where we dig into the practical application of the training scale and how we, as holistic equestrians, implement it for improving congruence, our horses soundness and athleticism and emotional resilience.
We love movement! And we are hoping this helps you understand what to do with your movement a little more!
LETâS CONNECT!
Website:â â â â https://www.equestrianmovement.comâ â â â
Our instagram handle is â â â â https://www.instagram.com/equestrian_movement/â â â â
and fb â â â â https://www.facebook.com/EquestrianMovementâ â â â
Check out our face to face school of holistic horse riding
â â â â https://www.instagram.com/equestrianspiritaustralia/â â â â
and fb â â â â https://www.facebook.com/katiebonifaceequestrianâ â â â
Ready to start your connection based journey? Join us for our webinar: â â â â https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyesâ â â
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Are you always getting feedback like more forward, more bend, more frame, more impulsion, more, more, more!! Join us in this training series where we dig into the practical application of the training scale and how we, as holistic equestrians, implement it for improving congruence, our horses soundness and athleticism and emotional resilience.
We love movement! And we are hoping this helps you understand what to do with your movement a little more!
LETâS CONNECT!
Website:â â â https://www.equestrianmovement.comâ â â
Our instagram handle is â â â https://www.instagram.com/equestrian_movement/â â â
and fb â â â https://www.facebook.com/EquestrianMovementâ â â
Check out our face to face school of holistic horse riding
â â â https://www.instagram.com/equestrianspiritaustralia/â â â
and fb â â â https://www.facebook.com/katiebonifaceequestrianâ â â
Ready to start your connection based journey? Join us for our webinar: â â â https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyesâ â
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Are you always getting feedback like more forward, more bend, more frame, more impulsion, more, more, more!! Join us in this training series where we dig into the practical application of the training scale and how we, as holistic equestrians, implement it for improving congruence, our horses soundness and athleticism and emotional resilience.
We love movement! And we are hoping this helps you understand what to do with your movement a little more!
LETâS CONNECT!
Website:â â â https://www.equestrianmovement.comâ â â
Our instagram handle is â â â https://www.instagram.com/equestrian_movement/â â â
and fb â â â https://www.facebook.com/EquestrianMovementâ â â
Check out our face to face school of holistic horse riding
â â â https://www.instagram.com/equestrianspiritaustralia/â â â
and fb â â â https://www.facebook.com/katiebonifaceequestrianâ â â
Ready to start your connection based journey? Join us for our webinar: â â â https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyesâ â
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Are you always getting feedback like more forward, more bend, more frame, more impulsion, more, more, more!! Join us in this training series where we dig into the practical application of the training scale and how we, as holistic equestrians, implement it for improving congruence, our horses soundness and athleticism and emotional resilience.
We love movement! And we are hoping this helps you understand what to do with your movement a little more!
LETâS CONNECT!
Website:â â https://www.equestrianmovement.comâ â
Our instagram handle is â â https://www.instagram.com/equestrian_movement/â â
and fb â â https://www.facebook.com/EquestrianMovementâ â
Check out our face to face school of holistic horse riding
â â https://www.instagram.com/equestrianspiritaustralia/â â
and fb â â https://www.facebook.com/katiebonifaceequestrianâ â
Ready to start your connection based journey? Join us for our webinar: â â https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyesâ
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Are you always getting feedback like more forward, more bend, more frame, more impulsion, more, more, more!! Join us in this training series where we dig into the practical application of the training scale and how we, as holistic equestrians, implement it for improving congruence, our horses soundness and athleticism and emotional resilience.
We love movement! And we are hoping this helps you understand what to do with your movement a little more!
LETâS CONNECT!
Website:â https://www.equestrianmovement.comâ
Our instagram handle is â https://www.instagram.com/equestrian_movement/â
and fb â https://www.facebook.com/EquestrianMovementâ
Check out our face to face school of holistic horse riding
â https://www.instagram.com/equestrianspiritaustralia/â
and fb â https://www.facebook.com/katiebonifaceequestrianâ
Ready to start your connection based journey? Join us for our webinar: â https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyesâ
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Are you always getting feedback like more forward, more bend, more frame, more impulsion, more, more, more!! Join us in this training series where we dig into the practical application of the training scale and how we, as holistic equestrians, implement it for improving congruence, our horses soundness and athleticism and emotional resilience.
We love movement! And we are hoping this helps you understand what to do with your movement a little more!
LETâS CONNECT!
Website: https://www.equestrianmovement.com
Our instagram handle is https://www.instagram.com/equestrian_movement/
and fb https://www.facebook.com/EquestrianMovement
Check out our face to face school of holistic horse riding
https://www.instagram.com/equestrianspiritaustralia/
and fb https://www.facebook.com/katiebonifaceequestrian
Ready to start your connection based journey? Join us for our webinar: https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyes
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Are you unintentionally causing your horse stress without even realizing it?
Many riders and horse owners assume that a horse's behavior is purely a reaction to external stimuli or its environment. But could it be that your horse's posture, emotional state, or past trauma is causing these issues instead?
The truth is, a horse's physical and emotional well-being is closely connected to its posture and nervous system state. Understanding this connection can transform how you interact with and train your horse, fostering a healthier relationship.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOUâLL LEARN:
How physical and emotional stress affects a horse's behavior.
The signs that indicate whether a horse is hypervigilant or shut down.
Techniques to help your horse maintain a neutral, relaxed posture.
Why developing a clear, respectful communication strategy is key to a successful horse-human relationship.
Join us as we dive deep into these insights with our special guest, Dr. Karen Gellmen, who will share their expertise and experience in understanding horse behavior and fostering healthier horse-human connections.
To truly connect with your horse, itâs essential to understand their unique needs and emotions â this episode will help you do just that.
Connect with Karen:
Equine posture training: EquinePosture.com
Website: http://www.equinesportsmed.com
LETâS CONNECT!
Website: https://www.equestrianmovement.com
Our instagram handle is https://www.instagram.com/equestrian_movement/
and fb https://www.facebook.com/EquestrianMovement
the school instagram handle
https://www.instagram.com/equestrianspiritaustralia/
and fb https://www.facebook.com/katiebonifaceequestrian
Ready to start your connection based journey? Join us for our webinar: https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyes
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Many horse owners focus on the surface-level signs of discomfortâlike a limp or a stiff gaitâbut few understand that the underlying issue could be something much more fundamental: equine posture. Ignoring this can lead to chronic pain, recurring injuries, and unnecessary veterinary expenses.
What if there was a way to improve your horse's posture and, as a result, enhance their overall well-being, soundness, and performance? In this episode, we dive into the world of equine posture with Dr. Karen Gellman, a veterinarian specializing in biomechanics and posture rehabilitation. Dr. Gellman shares insights on why posture is the foundation of equine health and how to achieve it through simple, practical methods.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOUâLL DISCOVER:
Why posture is a critical, often overlooked aspect of equine health.
The three most important influences on your horse's posture: the hooves, the neck, and the teeth.
How proper hoof care can prevent imbalances and support healthy movement.
The surprising role that a horse's teeth play in maintaining good posture and locomotion.
Get ready to transform your understanding of equine health and take the first step toward a happier, healthier horse!
Connect with Karen:
Equine posture training: EquinePosture.com
Website: http://www.equinesportsmed.com
LETâS CONNECT!
Website: https://www.equestrianmovement.com
Our instagram handle is https://www.instagram.com/equestrian_movement/
and fb https://www.facebook.com/EquestrianMovement
the school instagram handle
https://www.instagram.com/equestrianspiritaustralia/
and fb https://www.facebook.com/katiebonifaceequestrian
Ready to start your connection based journey? Join us for our webinar: https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyes -
Are you struggling to understand what your horse is trying to tell you?
Many horse owners make the mistake of assuming their horses' behaviors are purely instinctual or conditioned responses, without realizing the depth of communication happening right in front of them.
In this episode, we dive deep into the intricacies of equine communication with Rachael, a renowned behavioral consultant who specializes in horses. Rachael shares insights from her groundbreaking studies on calming signals and scent work, offering solutions that can transform your relationship with your horse.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOUâLL LEARN:
đ How to read and interpret your horse's body language accurately.
đ The importance of non-conditioned communication with horses.
đ Practical applications of scent work to help horses with behavioral challenges.
đ Techniques to expand your horse's comfort zone and reduce anxiety.
Connect with Rachael:
Check out what Rachael is doing over on her website: https://calmingsignalsofhorses.com/en/
Use the discount code equestrianmovement15 to receive a 15% discount on Rachael's online courses. Check out the link below for Rachael's calming signals and scentwork online courses
https://calmingsignalsofhorses.com/en/online-course-calming-signals/
Follow Rachaels work on facebook here
LETâS CONNECT!
Website: https://www.equestrianmovement.com
Our instagram handle is https://www.instagram.com/equestrian_movement/
and fb https://www.facebook.com/EquestrianMovement
Ready to start your connection based journey? Join us for our webinar: https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyes -
Are you struggling to understand what your horse is trying to tell you?
Many horse owners make the mistake of assuming their horses' behaviors are purely instinctual or conditioned responses, without realizing the depth of communication happening right in front of them.
In this episode, we dive deep into the intricacies of equine communication with Rachael, a renowned behavioral consultant who specializes in horses. Rachael shares insights from her groundbreaking studies on calming signals and scent work, offering solutions that can transform your relationship with your horse.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOUâLL LEARN:
đ How to read and interpret your horse's body language accurately.
đ The importance of non-conditioned communication with horses.
đ Practical applications of scent work to help horses with behavioral challenges.
đ Techniques to expand your horse's comfort zone and reduce anxiety.
Connect with Rachael:
Check out what Rachael is doing over on her website: â https://calmingsignalsofhorses.com/en/â
Use the discount code equestrianmovement15 to receive a 15% discount on Rachael's online courses. Check out the link below for Rachael's calming signals and scentwork online courses
â https://calmingsignalsofhorses.com/en/online-course-calming-signals/â
â Follow Rachaels work on facebook hereâ
LETâS CONNECT!
Website:â https://www.equestrianmovement.comâ
Our instagram handle is â https://www.instagram.com/equestrian_movement/â
and fb â https://www.facebook.com/EquestrianMovementâ
Ready to start your connection based journey? Join us for our webinar: â https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyes
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How do you tell the difference between laminitic pain and abscess pain in horses?
Many horse owners struggle to distinguish between laminitic pain and abscess pain, leading to delayed or improper treatment that could exacerbate the horseâs condition.
Failing to correctly identify the type of pain can prolong your horseâs suffering and lead to more severe health issues. Addressing the wrong problem can cause unnecessary treatments and expenses.
By listening to this episode, you'll learn how to accurately identify the symptoms of laminitis and abscesses in horses and understand the best approaches for managing these conditions effectively.
This episode features Kerrie Hyland, a renowned equine naturopathy and nutrition expert. Kerrie is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of horses through natural and holistic approaches. With extensive experience in the field, she offers valuable insights and practical advice for managing equine conditions.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOUâLL LEARN:
đ How to recognize the specific stance of a horse with laminitis.
đ The differences in pain indicators between laminitis and abscesses.
đ The role of herbal medicine in managing and alleviating pain.
đ Practical steps to take for early intervention and effective treatment.
If you notice any signs of laminitis or abscess pain in your horse, address it immediately to stop the disease process in its tracks. Early intervention can significantly improve your horseâs recovery and overall health.
Connect with Kerrie!
Website: www.vibrantanimalhealth.com.au
Book a consultation here - https://www.vibrantanimalhealth.com.au/book-a-session
Follow on facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/vibrantanimalhealth
LETâS CONNECT!
Ready to take your first step to becoming a holistic horse handling? Join us on our free webinar training for developing a happy willing horse: https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyes
Do you feel confused by your horses behaviour? Finally, get clarity on what your horse is trying to communicate with you on our free webinar: https://www.equestrianmovement.com/openhorse
Stay up to date with the latest podcasts and trainings by registering your email with us: https://www.equestrianmovement.com/
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How Can You Protect Your Horse from the Devastating Effects of Laminitis?
Are you aware of the hidden dangers your horse might face, even when they're grazing peacefully? Laminitis is a silent threat that can strike unexpectedly, causing severe pain and potentially life-threatening complications for your horse.
In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges of managing laminitis, a condition that every horse owner dreads. Whether you're dealing with it for the first time or seeking better ways to prevent it, this conversation with Kerrie Hyland, a seasoned expert in equine health, will provide invaluable insights and practical tips.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOUâLL LEARN:
đ The early signs of laminitis and how to catch them before they worsen
đ Effective dietary strategies to manage and prevent laminitis
đ The role of herbal therapies in supporting your horse's recovery
đHow to collaborate with your vet for a comprehensive treatment plan
Connect with Kerrie!
Website: www.vibrantanimalhealth.com.au
Book a consultation here - https://www.vibrantanimalhealth.com.au/book-a-session
Follow on facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/vibrantanimalhealth
LETâS CONNECT!
Ready to take your first step to becoming a holistic horse handling? Join us on our free webinar training for developing a happy willing horse: https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyes
Do you feel confused by your horses behaviour? Finally, get clarity on what your horse is trying to communicate with you on our free webinar: https://www.equestrianmovement.com/openhorse
Stay up to date with the latest podcasts and trainings by registering your email with us: https://www.equestrianmovement.com/
or follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equestrian_movement/
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Join us for this episode and Dr Andrew McLean discusses the origin of horse movement and why we want understand in as we develop our feel and our horses athletic potential.
You can follow more of Andrews work on his website:
Buy his books and training videos here
Apply for the diploma qualification here
Follow him on facebook here
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Join us in this final episode where we talk about how developing motivation and positive work ethic will translate to forwardness in the saddle. If you're struggling with your horse napping, rearing, refusing to move and jacking up this episode is for you. Make sure you catch up on the previous episodes in this mini training as we review the mental and emotional elements of willingness and positive work ethic.
Ready to be a holistic equestrian? Take the first step and join us in our free webinar: say yes to a happy willing horse. https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyes
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Can you call your horses attention and hold their focus on you for a prolonged period of time? Can you reengage their focus when it drops out? Join us in this episode we dig in to a foundational skill in training to overcome resistance and develop willingness.
Are you ready to become a holistic equestrian? Join us on our free webinar https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyes
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Developing a positive work ethic and facing work evasion is an inevitable challenge of the Holistic Equestrian.
In fact, it is such a challenge that we dedicated an entire module of the Holistic Horse Handling Program on developing a positive work ethic once the basic pillars are developed. (Interested to learn more? Click this link).
So, inside the latest First Do No Harm Podcast, Iâm sharing more about the importance of working through evasion and developing a positive work ethic in your horse.
Considering becoming a Holistic Equestrian? Take the first step and join our free masterclass - https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyes
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We can't talk about motivation without talking about frustration! Join us in this third episode in our willingness and resistance series we talk about how frustration comes up in training and behaviours.
Ready to become a Holistic Equestrian? Jump on our free Masterclass - https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyes
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A mantra in our school is to stop on a positive note feeling like you could've done more. As type A achiever equestrians we tend to feel something amazing when riding and keep chasing that feeling. I want it again, I want it more, I want it better!! However, quite often what we are feeling is our horses best effort. If we don't stop and reward for effort and drill for perfect behaviours our horse will go sour at best and get frustrated and throw dangerous behaviours at worst.
In this episode we will talk about how to bring down a shaping plan so that we are rewarding for effort and setting our horse up for success, not only today but in the rides moving forwards.
Ready to become a Holistic Equestrian? Join our free webinar - https://www.equestrianmovement.com/sayyes
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