Equiconnect Equine Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Mike Pownall interviews Marnie Raymond, a newly certified Equine Diplomat of Osteopathy (EDO), and Dr. Kate Robinson about McKee Pownall's new osteopathy service. They discuss the foundations of equine osteopathy, its benefits, and how it complements traditional veterinary care.Key Timestamps:[00:00:00] Introduction and welcome[00:01:00] Marnie's background and new osteopathy certification[00:02:00] Definition of osteopathy and its three main systems[00:04:00] Discussion of Vluggan Institute training program[00:07:00] Dr. Robinson's visceral module training[00:11:00] Whole horse approach and system interconnections[00:14:00] When osteopathy is recommended[00:16:00] Explanation of visceral assessment and manipulation[00:18:00] Typical appointment structure and duration[00:21:00] Follow-up recommendations and treatment frequency[00:23:00] Impact on existing bodywork approaches[00:28:00] Key learning moments and insightsKey Takeaways:Equine osteopathy focuses on three main systems: musculosk