Best Humble Associates Podcasts (2024)

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Union Busting at Amazon: A Path to Nowhere 39:44

1d ago39:44

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Text us to share your thoughts This week more than 3,000 staff could get right to bargain collectively for rights and pay for the first time at Amazon's Coventry Warehouse here in the UK. With union busting efforts costing Amazon $14million dollars, how do these efforts help improve employee wellbeing, engagement and productivity? Agile Leadership …

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UK Election Special: Don't Let Power Trap You 43:58

8d ago43:58

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Text us to share your thoughts By the time this episode is released, the UK will most likely be waking up to a new Prime Minister and Government (well, that's what the polls suggest!). And if your'e living in Europe, France is also in the midst of a Presidential vote too So with politicians seeking votes, what happens when they also seek power? We'…

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Has the Push for Workplace Authenticity Failed? 41:40

17d ago41:40

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Text us to share your thoughts Workplace authenticity, no doubt a key topic in your organisation's HR agenda to create a more welcoming, diverse workplace. In fact, many studies now show the link between authenticity and wellbeing . But has the push towards it failed? Too many employees remain fearful of openly discussing topics that may be deemed …

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Middle Managers Are Not the Enemy 39:55

24d ago39:55

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Text us to share your thoughts We frequently get told that middle managers are the problem. They are resistant to change, and in fact hold up change from occurring. In this episode we explore these assumptions and question if they really stack up. Are middle managers simply corporate yes-men or is there more than meets the eye? And as always, if yo…

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Employee Experience: The Price of Inaction 42:10

1M ago42:10

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Text us to share your thoughts In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of involving employees in designing an Employee Experience for their organisation. We consider the latest trend of treating employees like customers and the impact of not accounting for their needs. Finally, we discuss the responsibility of leaders in crafting and crea…

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Cash rewards and Employee Recognition 41:48

1M ago41:48

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Text us to share your thoughts Workplace motivation is a constant challenge, and post pandemic the challenge is only increasing. With 3 in 5 18-34yr olds say they feel lonely often, what can organisations do to ensure this generation feel greater connection to their colleagues and their organisations? So much to unpack and discuss as we explore the…

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UK Election Special: Ready to do your National Service? 43:01

1M ago43:01

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Text us to share your thoughts As the UK Elections move closer, the two main parties are battling for votes. The Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Sunak have decided to hark back to yesteryear by announcing that a vote for them will mean the reintroduction of National Service. According to him, young people need to be ‘kept out of trouble’ …

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UK Election Special: Unlike Sunak, Leaders should know when its time to quit 39:53

2M ago39:53

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Text us to share your thoughts As the UK heads to a Summer General Election on 4th July, and polls predicting a total wipeout for the current government we thought we'd explore what it means for leaders looking to quit. When does resigning make sense? What happens when when success isn’t possible.? Should you just give up and move on, or should lea…

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Donald Trump & Leadership role models 47:49

2M ago47:49

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Text us to share your thoughts Why do humans seek out role models? What should a role model look like? And what happens when you become one without even realising it? We explore all these questions and more (yes that includes Trump), so download the episode to enjoy the full discussion. And as always, if you've listened to the episode, here are som…

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Co-op Live: When leaders fail to plan 42:27

2M ago42:27

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Text us to share your thoughts In the past two weeks, Co-op Live, a brand new entertainment venue in Manchester has had to publicly apologise after its grand opening got delayed repeatedly. While it's General Manager resigned after controversial comments were made about the UK entertainment industry. What are the lessons leaders can draw about how …

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Assumptions: the mother of all f*** ups 41:15

2M ago41:15

41:15

Text us to share your thoughts What happens when you make assumptions about what your employees are capable of? what impact does that have on their performance? We delve into two relatively unknown psychological principles that underly this assumptive approach. And if you're a leader, we'll be exploring what it means if you're in a line management …

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Samsung and the insecure overachiever 44:55

3M ago44:55

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Text us to share your thoughts As the news of Samsung's push a 6 day work week goes viral, we discuss what productivity really means. A relic of a bygone era or time for a reinterpretation as the world of work rapidly changes? But beyond this discussion, we explore the deeper causes behind execs and employees working ever longer hours. We uncover t…

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Self management: beyond wishful thinking 47:02

3M ago47:02

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Text us to share your thoughts We explore what self-management means, the various categories under it and whether or not its an achievable style of management that leaders can aim for. We compare some popular methods structures and frameworks that describe self-management practices and discuss how applicable they are in the modern workplace. As alw…

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Mastering leadership across cultures 42:10

3M ago42:10

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Text us to share your thoughts Diversity is more than just representation, many leaders are responsible for managing teams that bridge continents not just cultures. This brings a range of considerations to the fore, what type of communication pattern works best? Should I be more directive, or less? How do I ensure my instructions are understood? Li…

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Women in leadership & the "Glass Cliff" 44:16

3M ago44:16

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Text us to share your thoughts Continuing the conversation on diversity, this episode focuses on a very specific , yet troubling phenomena that affect women in c-suite positions Join us as we uncover the origins of the Glass Cliff, the research behind it and how a status quo bias might be what is underpinning to this day. Finally we look to the fut…

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How Pixar does Diversity: A lesson in vulnerability 44:39

4M ago44:39

44:39

Text us to share your thoughts This week, our team at Humble Associates received some awesome feedback commending our team's diversity. Not only ethnicity and gender, but of style and approach. It got us thinking more ...why is this so important to us? Join us as we delve into this topic with a focus on how vulnerability can be the key to unlock re…

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Gen Z and the future of Leadership 43:35

4M ago43:35

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Text us to share your thoughts How should leaders and organisations support Gen Z in the workplace? Why does it matter? What are Gen Z looking for from leaders? We get our teeth into this hot topic and try to better understand what type of environment leaders need to create in order to better include Gen Z employees. We also explore what leaders Ge…

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Remote work: A leadership conundrum 37:43

4M ago37:43

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Text us to share your thoughts Post pandemic, organisations seem to be prevaricating over their remote work policies. From Disney to Nvidia many organisations are battling with a greater desire from employees for a remote work policy that works. In this episode we explore what the latest data can tell us about organisations who adopt flexible work …

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Police in crisis: Leaders must forge a new path 40:25

4M ago40:25

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Text us to share your thoughts This month marks the two year anniversary of the tragic kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard by a serving Metropolitan Police officer. Her death provoked an outcry into the state of UK policing with subsequent inquiries revealing that the Metropolitan Police is institutionally misogynistic and racist. As a result, polls…

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Troubles at Boeing: Do leaders lack courage? 49:37

5M ago49:37

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Text us to share your thoughts With the Boeing 737 MAX back in the headlines following yet more safety issues, we take a deep dive into what is going on both with the leadership but the wider culture at the troubled airline giant. Many analysts have already pointed to the 1997 merger as being a major factor in Boeing's current troubles, but we want…

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The Body Shop: How Anita Roddick humanised leadership 44:42

5M ago44:42

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Text us to share your thoughts The Body Shop, founded by Anita Roddick in 1976, grew from a single store in Brighton into a successful brand that became well-known on many of Britain's high streets. With the recent news that the store will be entering administration we wanted to reflect on Anita's inspiring leadership style that led to its success.…

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Dealing with boycotts: A leadership opportunity 41:16

5M ago41:16

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Text us to share your thoughts With the recent news that both McDonalds and Starbucks are feeling the effects of worldwide boycotts , we discuss what organisations can do to avoid them and how Agile Leadership can navigate a different path through such turbulent times. With reputations at stake, leaders often have difficult choices to make. On the …

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Jurgen Klopp and how to handle Burnout 38:55

5M ago38:55

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Text us to share your thoughts Many of you will have heard the bombshell news this week that Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool FC has decided he will leave the club at the end of the season citing his mental health as being a critical factor. In this episode, we go a bit deeper into Klopp's leadership style, how it may have led to his decision but…

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Do ideologues make successful leaders? 43:55

6M ago43:55

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Text us to share your thoughts With President Biden going viral this week for his striking comments regarding airstrikes in Yemen, we ponder what it means for leaders who routinely make their decisions based on their ideologies or beliefs. What motivates them and what is the impact they create? How do they learn from their failures, and if they don…

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The Post Office Scandal: A failure of leadership 41:35

6M ago41:35

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Text us to share your thoughts Here in the UK many of you will now be aware of what some call the largest miscarriage of justice in British legal history, the Post Office Scandal. Since the early 2000s Hundreds of postmasters and mistresses were wrongfully prosecuted for fraud and theft when in fact it was all due to a faulty IT system named Horizo…

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Helping Micromanagers see the bigger picture 49:53

6M ago49:53

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Text us to share your thoughts Has micromanagement really gone away? In this episode we discuss how subtler forms have become more common place and how complex work requires leaders to be far more attentive and supportive than ever before. Our journey starts with how and why micromanagement occurs, the impact it has on employees and importantly how…

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Introducing Agile Leadership 39:55

7M ago39:55

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Text us to share your thoughts In our very first episode, TK and Arif introduce the podcast and kick-off the discussion with a look at the state of leadership development. According to a recent report, less than a quarter of leaders surveyed felt the quality of leadership development wasn't of a high enough standard. So what does this mean for the …

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Kissing Spine in Sport Horses, Part 2: Do you ride the Horse or the Radiograph? 59:54

10M ago59:54

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In part 2 of this series, Dr. DeClue continues her deep dive into kissing spine, including some eye-opening data regarding its prevalence across the world. Some highlights in this episode include: The prevalence of back diseases in horses. 5:37 Impingement of the dorsal spine. 10:55 Kissing Spine Syndrome in thoroughbreds. 14:43 Kissing spine in ho…

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Episode 55: Kissing Spine in Sport Horses 40:07

1y ago40:07

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Countless hours of research have culminated in today's episode on kissing spine in sport horses. Dr. Audrey DeClue pulls knowledge from decades, centuries, and millennia of data on kissing spine to learn more about this affliction that has impacted dogs, cats, humans, otters, horses, and even dinosaurs.…

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Episode 54: Lead Change Problems in Sport Horses 28:55

1+ y ago28:55

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If your horse seems stiff, uneven, and doesn't track straight, you're probably also having issues with lead changes. It's another long-thought mystery issue impacting performance and sometimes leading to anxiety in horses during drills. As always, Dr. Audrey DeClue brings a practical, common-sense aproach to examining your horse and getting to the …

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Episode 53: Expectations in Injured Sport Horses with Dr Kate Workman 1:15:07

1+ y ago1:15:07

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Following a very popular episode previously (Episode 46), Dr. Audrey DeClue talks again with Dr. Kate Workman (Denali Equine in Southern Pines, NC) about cases cases they have treated. They discuss shivers, treatements, lameness, and more with the goal of helping you understand the expectations of performance horses and sport horses that have been …

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Episode 52: Cantering Issues and Problems in Sport Horses 38:18

1+ y ago38:18

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Dr. Audrey DeClue discusses a common complaint among riders and veterenarians - cantering issues. Though, historically, much attention has been paid to the limbs, Dr. DeClue brings it back to to the body of the horse, where many of the lameness issues actually originate. She discusses her experience addressing cantering issues and what to consider …

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Episode 51: Shivers Horses and Its Association to the Cerebellum 1:13:27

2y ago1:13:27

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In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue focuses specifically on the association of the cerebellum to shivers horses. She shines a light on the existing, published research on shivers and the trouble with conclusions based on a small sample size. She also includes an interview with longtime friend, Celeste, to provide a powerful story of what it is like …

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Episode 50: Shoulder Girdle Injuries in Sport Horses - Part 3 44:00

2y ago44:00

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Dr. Audrey DeClue continues her series on the treatment and solutions she has discovered while helping horses with shoulder and girdle injuries.By DeClue Equine

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Episode 49: Shoulder Girdle Injuries In Sport Horses - Part 2 Cause and Effect 1:04:33

2y ago1:04:33

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Dr. DeClue discusses the Cause and the Effect of Shoulder Girdle Injuries in Sport Horse creating Kissing Spine, Back and Pelvic Pain, Chronic Undiagnosed Front Limb Lameness, Suspensory Strains/Injury and Sleep Deprivation and Collapsing Horses.By DeClue Equine

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Episode 48: Shoulder Girdle Injuries in Sport Horses - Another "Mystery" Lameness 1:05:24

2y ago1:05:24

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Despite having little to no peer-reviewed published papers about the issue, Dr. Audrey DeClue takes this episode to discuss what she has personally learned while dealing with shoulder girdle injuries in sport horses.By DeClue Equine

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Episode 47: Guest Appearance on The Humble Hoof Podcast (Shivers-Stringhalt) 35:01

2+ y ago35:01

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This episode is a guest appearance by Dr. Audrey DeClue on The Humble Hoof podcast with host Alicia Harlov. They discuss the research and developments that Dr. DeClue has discovered in her journey of putting the horse first when tackling Shivers and Stringhalt.By DeClue Equine

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Episode 46: Solutions to Problems in Sport Horses with Dr. Kate Workman of Denali Equine 1:15:12

2+ y ago1:15:12

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After some time on the road with show horses, Dr. Kate Workman (Denali Equine in Southern Pines, NC) realized her true desire was to put the wellbeing of horses first. While dealing with a particular case, one of her colleagues recommended she listen to The Horse First Podcast. She then reached out to Dr. Audrey DeClue, who, after hearing about the…

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Episode 45: The Number One Cause of Lameness in Sport Horses 40:33

2+ y ago40:33

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In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue addresses the top causes of lameness in sport horses. These include injury during competition, injury during training or overtraining, injury during turnout, and lower limb abscess farrier work. But the number one cause of lameness? Equipment. Listen as Dr. DeClue shows how to find the pain that drives lameness.…

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Episode 44: Positional Lameness in Sport Horses 55:59

2+ y ago55:59

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When body lameness in your horse only occurs when they’re moving, it is positional lameness. In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue breaks positional lameness into two parts and urges more critical, rational thinking within the veterinary profession in order to put structures together and create a more accurate diagnosis. She’ll discuss how positional …

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Dr. Anosh Ahmed Shares His Views on the Advantages Of Philanthropist 6:40

3y ago6:40

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Dr. Anosh Ahmed says philanthropy unites individuals to help causes greater than themselves. It is not entirely obvious that charity helps the beneficiary, yet additionally gives the provider profound life fulfillment. There is a monetary justification for corporate charity, however, it is additionally an interaction that assists individuals with f…

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Episode 43: Body Lameness in Sport Horses 1:11:43

3y ago1:11:43

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In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue focuses on the impact that the axial skeleton has on the performance of your horse. This often overlooked connection can provide significant insight on body lameness.By DeClue Equine

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Episode 42: Sacroiliac Injuries in Sport Horses 30:49

3y ago30:49

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Poor performing sport horses with a difficulty in diagnosis often receive SI injections. And while this can offer some relief, there is hope beyond injections for horses with sacroiliac injuries. In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue addresses these injuries with a different perspective than you might commonly find.…

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Episode 41: Suspensory Ligament Injuries in Sport Horses 1:01:55

3+ y ago1:01:55

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It can be scary to hear the words 'suspensory ligament injury.' But in today's episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue brings some hope to the discussion. She talks specifically about these injuries often being secondary to something else, which can provide for more options when moving forward.By DeClue Equine

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Episode 40: Horse Communication 38:32

3+ y ago38:32

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In today's episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue is focused on the importance of communicating well with others based on the strong communication you've built with your horse. She also discusses the prevalence of suicide within the veterinary community and how we can be supportive of each other during times of extreme stress, trauma, and burnout.…

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Episode 39: Absolutely Everything is Important 49:42

3+ y ago49:42

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In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue aims to help riders, owners, and trainers take notice of things going on with your horse and point them out to your veterinarian. Taking special note of the subtle things you see in the day-to-day and asking about them can make a big difference in proper diagnosis.By DeClue Equine

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Episode 38: Causes and Solutions to Contact Issues with Your Horse 41:23

3+ y ago41:23

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In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue provides an 8-step process of elimination to address causes and solutions to contact issues with your horse. This is an important episode if you struggle with bridal or contact issues.By DeClue Equine

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Episode 37: Straightness Issues Bulged vs Hollow Horses 44:04

3+ y ago44:04

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Straightness is one of the most common issues owners and trainers have with their horses. It's also a very common topic in publications, no matter what discipline of the horse. In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue explains that if you can ride your horse in a straight and balanced manner, your lameness issues go down exponentially. But that's not all…

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Episode 36: Tension is the Enemy and the Cause of Many Lamenesses in Sport Horses 26:34

3+ y ago26:34

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Whether it's from a known or unknown injury, tension is the enemy of every lameness. The perfect horse can become lame due to tension and a lame horse come back to life when tension is addressed. In today's episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue discusses cases where lameness has either improved or declined based on discovering and treating tension - no matter…

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Episode 35: Iliopsoas Injuries in Sport Horses 51:33

3+ y ago51:33

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It's among the most common muscular skeletal injuries seen in sport dogs and human athletes. Iliopsoas is also the number one reason people have back pain. Yet there's very little research about it in sport horses. In this episode, Dr. Audrey DeClue discusses her research on the iliopsoas muscle, which is responsible for the clinical signs of shive…

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