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EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 24 MIN

Laterality, “Handedness”, and Training Asymmetry

from Starline Equine Bodywork · host Judith Rathbone

Ever wonder why your horse is proficient at left circles but falls apart on the right? Or why they spook more from one side? It’s not stubbornness—it’s laterality. In this week’s episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast, we break down what “handedness” really means in horses, how to spot it, and why ignoring it is the downfall of performance and soundness. From facial whorls to canter leads, you’ll get practical tests and a step-by-step plan to turn your crooked horse into a symmetrical superstar.PLEASE CONSIDER RATING, REVIEWING AND FOLLOWING THIS SHOW.This will help us reach more people and more horses, to support their journey and relationship together.LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE: The DME’s Challenge Self Study Format: https://starlinebodywork.com/learn/dme-self-studyGrab your FREE assessment guide for your horse’s back:  https://starline.myflodesk.com/backPRIVATE PODCAST LINK: Join the FREE “Stick With It” private podcast series here and learn 3 ways to use kinesiology tape that nobody ever told you aboutShow Sponsors:IG: @equigateFB: @equigatehttps://www.equigate.com 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.

Ever wonder why your horse is proficient at left circles but falls apart on the right? Or why they spook more from one side? It’s not stubbornness—it’s laterality. In this week’s episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast, we break down what “handedness” really means in horses, how to spot it, and why ignoring it is the downfall of performance and soundness. From facial whorls to canter leads, you’ll get practical tests and a step-by-step plan to turn your crooked horse into a symmetrica...

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Ever wonder why your horse is proficient at left circles but falls apart on the right? Or why they spook more from one side? It’s not stubbornness—it’s laterality. In this week’s episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork Podcast, we break down what...

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