Managing Equine Athletes With Dr Bri Henderson

In this episode of the Starline Equine Bodywork podcast, we welcome Dr. Bri Henderson, a sports medicine veterinarian with extensive experience treating equine athletes. Dr. Henderson brings a proactive, preventative perspective to the conversation, focusing on how horsemen and bodywork professionals can support horses before clinical issues arise. Drawing from her daily work with performance horses and the injuries she commonly sees, she shares practical strategies for keeping equine athletes sound, capable, and competitive while minimizing the need for lengthy rehabilitation.Together we explore key pillars of proactive management: optimal footing, effective stress reduction techniques, thoughtful hoof management, and targeted preparation of tissues for sport-specific demands. Blending current science and research with time-honored horsemanship, this discussion offers actionable insights designed to enhance longevity and performance.Whether you’re a fellow equine bodywork professional or a dedicated horse owner invested in your athlete’s long-term well-being, you’ll come away with fresh perspectives and practical tools to apply in your own programs.LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE:Get In Touch With Dr Bri Henderson/ Rivendell Equine Veterinary ServicesTackling Lumbar Pain In HorsesGrab your FREE assessment guide for your horse’s backGrab the Book!Grab Premium Canadian Equine Kinesiology Tape 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.