No. 227. Raquel Butler. DVM: The Importance of Bodywork in Foals and Young Horses

Raquel Butler, DVM returns to discuss working with foals Dr. Raquel Butler is a Veterinarian, Animal Biomechanical Medicine Professional, and an Academic at Charles Sturt University Australia. At Charles Sturt she teaches Equine rehabilitation, Exercise physiology (The Equine Athlete), and Equine biomechanics in the Bachelor of Equine Science. Raquel has had her own business Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics for 8 years treating horses with a variety of modalities which includes Osteopathic and Chiropractic techniques, Equine Muscle Release Therapy, Acupuncture Oriented Energetics, Myofascial kinetics (Rikke Schultz), Vetkin taping and she has done many other short courses including CranioSacral Therapy, Masterson Method, Dr. Kerry Ridgway fascial Acupuncture, Level 1 ASFA saddle fitting and a Certification in Equi-taping and with Vetkin taping. Raquel has been mentored by Sharon May-Davis and has taught clinics internationally on Anatomy, Biomechanics, Assessment, and Vetkin taping of the horse. She uses SURE FOOT Equine Pads as part of rehabilitation.