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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 12 MIN

Girth Pain Syndrome

from Starline Equine Bodywork · host Judith Rathbone

“Girthiness” is one of the most commonly expressed concerns from horse owners in my 1:1 practice. As soft tissue practitioners faced with a girth-sensitive horse, we address all of the muscles that are related to the saddle area, shoulder and girth.However new literature has proposed that this “girthiness” may actually be coming from the withers.Join me for this fan favourite episode where I discuss ‘girth pain syndrome’ in horses, and the astonishing new thoughts on its cause, prevalence and treatment. LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:Grab your FREE assessment guide for your horse’s backEquine Reaction Points Skill Accelerator Course Connect with us:Instagram - @starlineequinebodywork Pinterest - https://pin.it/7kvSCptWebsite - starlinebodywork.comDISCLAIMER:The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.

“Girthiness” is one of the most commonly expressed concerns from horse owners in my 1:1 practice. As soft tissue practitioners faced with a girth-sensitive horse, we address all of the muscles that are related to the saddle area, shoulder and girth. However new literature has proposed that this “girthiness” may actually be coming from the withers. Join me for this fan favourite episode where I discuss ‘girth pain syndrome’ in horses, and the astonishing new thoughts on its cause, prevalen...

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