The Truth About Injuries, X-Rays & Buying Sport Horses | Sports Veterinarian Dr. Emilie Sudraud

In this episode of The Stable Hour, host Eva Cappelen sits down with 5* Sports Veterinarian Dr. Emilie Sudraud to explore one of the biggest concerns we all share as riders and horse owners: keeping our horses healthy, sound and performing.

From injuries and overload to rehabilitation, compensation and X-rays, Emilie shares her experience from working with sport horses at the highest level and explains why we need to look at the horse as a whole — not just the injury we can see.

Together, we discuss:

• The most common injuries and overload problems in sport horses
• Why your feeling as a rider matters when something feels "off"
• How compensation can cause problems elsewhere in the horse's body
• Injuries, rehabilitation and returning to work
• Why movement, muscle, fitness and overall health matter
• What happens when a horse changes rider, stable and training system
• What X-rays can — and cannot — tell us when buying a horse
• Why imperfect X-rays don't necessarily mean an imperfect sport horse
• The difference between buying a horse for performance and buying for resale

Whether you're a professional rider, amateur, groom, trainer or passionate horse owner, this episode offers an honest look at how we can become better at listening to our horses, working with our veterinary teams and making decisions that support healthier, longer and more sustainable careers.

Guest:
Dr. Emilie Sudraud
5★ Sports Veterinarian

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