Online Learning for Equine Vet Rehab Therapists

Resistance band wraps.

Do they actually change muscle activation… or movement patterns? 🤔

In this research refresh, we explore a cross-over study investigating the effect of a rehabilitative whole-body resistance band wrap on lame horses.

🐴 Changes in gait patterns
🐴 Changes in posture
🐴 Effects on muscular function
🐴 Cortisol and stress responses
🐴 What this means clinically for Vetrehabbers

This research summary is now available in the Onlinepethealth Equine Members library.

Your eyes are incredible… and they are also imperfect. 👀

Have you ever watched a horse trot out…
Then watched again.
Then again.

And suddenly become less certain, not more certain?

That’s because visual gait assessment is fraught with limitations.
Our eyes, fatigue, bias, expectations, and experience all influence what we see and how accurately we assess gait.

When we rely on visual gait assessments alone in clinical practice, we need to understand the limitations of those assessments. Not because visual assessment is wrong - but because we are human 🙂

That is exactly why systems like EquiMoves are valuable.

John Voskamp joins us for a webinar exploring visual limitations, asymmetry assessment, and how objective gait analysis can help us measure what our eyes may struggle to consistently capture.

👉 Objective Equine Gait Analysis: Interpreting Movement Across Walk, Trot, and Canter 👈

Available FREE inside our limited access memberships 💚

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Thank you EquiMoves for making this webinar possible 🙌

We often talk about strength.
We talk about topline.
We talk about engagement.

But what if posture comes first? 🤔

Because if a horse cannot organise itself vertically, can we really expect movement to become efficient, balanced, and sustainable?

In this webinar, Karin Leibbrandt explores the role of vertical balance in posture, rehabilitation, training, and injury prevention.

🐴 What is vertical balance?
🐴 Why does posture matter so much?
🐴 How does posture influence movement and biomechanics?
🐴 What happens when we train on top of poor posture?

Because rehabilitation is not just about helping horses move again.

It is about helping them move better 💚

🎓 The Importance of Vertical Balance in Rehab Training and Injury Prevention
👩‍🏫 Presented by Karin Leibbrandt, DVM
📅 Available from 4 June throughout the month of June

Comment EQU for more information and registration details 👇

Karin Leibbrandt; Equine Health and Training thank you for this amazing webinar!

Dogs are not small horses. Horses are not big dogs. 👀

When it comes to exercise physiology, thermoregulation, cardiovascular responses, and environmental extremes, these species function very differently - sometimes in ways that completely challenge our assumptions.

In this blog, we explore:
🐾 Heat dissipation
🐾 Panting vs sweating
🐾 Blood distribution during exercise
🐾 Splenic contraction
🐾 Oxygen delivery at altitude
🐾 Why species-specific knowledge matters in veterinary rehabilitation

A fascinating deep dive inspired by Dr Michael Davis’ webinar on Exercise in Environmental Extremes 💚

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We are so excited to be participating in this event!!

⭐Sponsor Announcement⭐

The Equestrian Business Awards is delighted to welcome Onlinepethealth as the official sponsor of our Diversity Award 2026.

Onlinepethealth is a global education and professional development platform dedicated to supporting veterinary rehabilitation professionals through expert-led learning, mentorship, community connection, and ongoing career growth. Their commitment to creating accessible learning opportunities and fostering an inclusive professional community makes them a natural partner for an award that celebrates diversity within the equestrian industry.

The Diversity Award recognises individuals, organisations, and initiatives that are helping to make the equestrian sector more inclusive, representative, and welcoming for all. By championing education, collaboration, and the sharing of knowledge across borders and backgrounds, Onlinepethealth embodies many of the values this award seeks to honour.

We are proud to have Onlinepethealth supporting this important category and helping us celebrate those who are driving positive change throughout the equestrian community. Keep an eye for the announcement of our Diversity Award Finalists!

Please join us in thanking Onlinepethealth for their support of the 2026 Equestrian Business Awards.

New FREE membership webinars just dropped 💚

Whether you work with sporting dogs, performance horses, hydrotherapy patients, or spend your evenings going down biomechanics rabbit holes… we have something for you 👀

🐾 Small Animal: Common Injuries in Sporting Dogs with Arielle Pechette Markley
🐴 Equine: Step by Step: Building Equine Strength and Performance with Emma Mathlin
🌊 Hydro: Parameters for the Development of Patient Protocols with Angela Griffiths

✨ BONUS Webinar ✨
📈 Objective Equine Gait Analysis: Interpreting Movement Across Walk, Trot, and Canter with John Voskamp

Because continuing education should be practical, accessible, and help you become a better Vetrehabber every day 💪

Which one are you watching first? 👇

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🚨 New month = new webinars 🚨

Our member portals have officially been updated and this month’s webinars are now available 💚

This month we are diving into:

🐾 Small Animal Membership
• More Than Nociception - Rethinking chronic pain in dogs with Ansi van der Walt
• Linking Anatomy to Laser Protocols: Treat Smarter, Not Harder with Emily Ashdown

🐴 Equine Membership
• The Importance of Vertical Balance in Rehab Training and Injury Prevention with Karin Leibbrandt
• Topline Syndrome in Horses with Karin Leibbrandt

🌊 Hydro Membership
• From Water to Wavelengths: Practical Laser Use for Hydrotherapists with Emily Ashdown

Because becoming a better Vetrehabber is not about learning one thing.

It is about learning consistently, month after month, alongside a community of professionals who are just as passionate about helping animals as you are 💪

Our members now have access - are you watching this month? 👀

Comment MEMBER to learn more about becoming a member 👇

Animal chiropractic.

Say those two words in a room full of Vetrehabbers and you will probably get a few strong opinions 😅

Some swear by it.
Some avoid it completely.
Many are not entirely sure what chiropractors actually do.

But here’s the question:

How often do we judge professions we have never really taken the time to understand?

Whether chiropractic is already part of your toolbox or something you remain skeptical about, understanding what it aims to do, how it may influence the nervous system, and where it may fit within rehabilitation matters.

This blog explores the mechanisms, misconceptions, and bigger picture behind animal chiropractic. 💚
Thank you Michele Broadhurst for always being ready and willing to share knowledge and experience with our community!

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