Dr Raquel Butler presents
The Postural Pole Challenge!
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Take a look at Dr Raquel Butler's Series on Horse Pro Hub.
Dive further into Dr Raquel's training and start implementing her injury prevention and conditioning methods, stretching exercises, training variation techniques, and her library of knowledge for the next 12 months.
Some of the fantastic videos in the Dr Raquel Library:
🔸Dr Raquel Interview - who is Dr Raquel Butler and what does she specialise in?
🔸The Athletic Horse - Parts 1-3 : How can we prepare and condition our horses to be happy and healthy when being ridden, while preventing injuries occurring under saddle?
🔸Introduction to Stretching and Bodywork - Learn the basics of incorporating fundamental stretches into your horse's regular care routine.
🔸Dynamic and Static Stretching - what's the difference and why are they so important to do?
🔸Setting Up for Successful Stretching - safety considerations for you and your horse (have your carrots at the ready!)
🔸Performing a Hindleg Release - learn how to improve hind end mobility!
🔸Muscle tears in horses - Pt 1 - where are they on my horse and how do they affect movement?
🔸Muscle tears in horses - Pt 2 - learn how to palpate your horse for muscle tears
🔸Proprioception Exercise - The Postural Pole Challenge - An effective exercise for posture, balance and limb awareness
🔸Postural benefits of variable feeding positions - how can the way you feed your horse aid your training?
🔸Factors Affecting The Horse - The Rider - learn how our balance affects our horse's posture and movement
🔸Developing Your Rehab Team - the vet, farrier, bodyworker, saddlefitter, trainer, the owner/rider, and the horse
🔸Considerations in a rehab program - know what is appropriate and comfortable for your horse's needs
🔸The importance of tendons - managing and maintaining healthy tendons before and after injury
🔸Performing a tendon examination - *ADVANCED - learn from the vet how to do this on your own horse
🔸Examining the hamstrings and sacrotuberous ligaments - *ADVANCED - learn about muscle symmetry and palpation techniques
🔸Pelvic Dysfunction in horses - *ADVANCED - anatomical landmarks, joint function, and how to see dysfunction
🔸Anatomy - The importance of the Hyoid - *ADVANCED - a tiny structure of super importance for whole body movement
🔸Dr Raquel Butler - EQUITANA Series Webinars 2021
(8 recordings)
.Injury Rehabilitation - The Golden Path Webinar
.Scars a cute dimple or a deeper problem Webinar
Easily learn techniques that you can apply to your own horse care.
Knowing where to start and who to listen to can be a bit of a minefield; and it's why we love Dr Raquel's passion for education!
She is a trusted, experienced and easy to understand University Lecturer and Clinician - inspiring horse owners and equine practitioners to expand their knowledge and empower them to help their horses.
Injury Prevention and Conditioning
We are all trying to care for our horse's in a more holistic way and understanding how to apply those principles is the key.
Learning how to apply 'Pre-hab' theory of horse management allows you to set your horse up for success!
Over 25 Videos and Webinars in Dr Raquel's Series
You can learn in your own time, on any device, anywhere you like.
Take Dr Raquel with you to the stable, the paddock or your next competition, and watch as many times as you like!
We have made the videos perfect for the time poor so you can watch, replay and apply! Even better - having Horse Pro Hub on your mobile means you can check you are getting it right as you go.
"Hey Raquel, just wanted to thank you again, Aston's started rolling all the way over in the paddock for the first time in 10 years 😱 You've really got us started on a good path as much as I'm fumbling through it."
Clare Andrew
"Just wow. I rode her for the first time in a few weeks today and what a difference. More impulsive, ease of movement, generally more happy and ‘feels’ right"
Caitlin Langley
Why do we love Dr Raquel Butler and Horse Pro Hub so much?
Because we LOVE our horses and there is just SO MUCH we can learn!
And that's what Horse Pro Hub is - a platform where you can dive in to learn from the best. And the more you learn, the better we can care for and train our horses.
We have been recording these professionals from every facet of equestrianism; from vets, physiotherapists, rider fitness specialists, world class coaches, bitting experts, saddlefitters, nutritionists, pole work experts and the list goes on!
We are bringing you their expertise and wisdom so you can tap into their years of experience to learn, improve your own skills, have a happier and healthier horse, and a wonderful horse journey!
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