The Soundness Check
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Podcast Overview
<p>Equestrian sport performance isn’t just about the horse—or the rider. It’s about both.</p><p>And it takes a team to support them as athletes.</p><p>Hosted by <strong>Dr. Michelle Correia</strong>, a horse and human rehab specialist, and <strong>Dr. Rachel Buchholz</strong>, an equine sports medicine veterinarian, The Soundness Check delivers straight-talk conversations at the intersection of veterinary care, rider health, and sports performance.</p><p>Each episode explores a different side of equestrian and equine sports medicine. Topics range from conditioning and injury prevention to biomechanics, rehab strategies, and balancing competitive equestrian life. With stories from the barn and the clinic, plus a touch of humor, this podcast blends science with real-world experience—making performance insights approachable and directly useful for riders, trainers, and equine professionals.</p><p>Because when horse and rider are supported as athletes - both feel better and perform better.</p><p>👉 Subscribe now and join us for a smarter, stronger ride.</p>
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June 9, 2026
Red Flags in Rehab
<p>Rehabilitation comes in many forms, but not all rehab plans are created equal.</p><p>In this episode of The Soundness Check, Dr. Michelle Correia and Dr. Rachel Buchholz compare and contrast the human and equine rehabilitation worlds while discussing the green flags and red flags they look for in a rehab plan. From passive treatments and exercise selection to communication, progression, and measurable goals, they break down what effective rehabilitation should actually look like.</p><p>Whether you're recovering from an injury yourself or helping your horse return to performance, this episode will help you ask better questions and understand what separates a thoughtful rehabilitation program from one that may not be setting you up for long-term success.</p>
May 27, 2026
Is it a Training Issue or a Medical Issue?
<p>When performance changes show up, it’s not always easy to know where the problem is coming from. Is it a training limitation, a communication issue, fatigue, weakness—or an underlying medical concern? And how do you start telling the difference?</p><p>In this episode of The Soundness Check, Dr. Michelle Correia and Dr. Rachel Buchholz unpack how they evaluate performance or behavior changes in sport horses. They discuss the subtle signs that can point toward a medical issue, as well as the situations where training, workload, or communication may be contributing to the problem instead.</p><p>Because not every change in behavior under saddle requires medical intervention—but involving your team early when something changes can make all the difference in catching issues before they become bigger problems.</p><p><br></p>
May 12, 2026
From Image to Insight- Getting the Most Out of Diagnostic Imaging
<p>In the Season 2 premiere of The Soundness Check, Dr. Michelle Correia and Dr. Rachel Buchholz dive into best practices around diagnostic imaging in the sport horse, including when imaging is helpful, how to avoid over-interpreting findings, and why clinical context matters just as much as the image itself. Sponsored by <a href="https://hallmarq.net/us/products/standing-equine-mri/" rel="nofollow">Hallmarq Standing Equine MRI</a>, this episode explores how advanced imaging fits into modern sports medicine and how riders, trainers, and owners can get the most out of the diagnostic process.</p><p>Because imaging should support decision-making—not replace it.</p>
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- What is The Soundness Check?
<p>Equestrian sport performance isn’t just about the horse—or the rider. It’s about both.</p><p>And it takes a team to support them as athletes.</p><p>Hosted by <strong>Dr. Michelle Correia</strong>, a horse and human rehab specialist, and <strong>Dr. Rachel Buchholz</strong>, an equine sports medicine veterinarian, The Soundness Check delivers straight-talk conversations at the intersection of veterinary care, rider health, and sports performance.</p><p>Each episode explores a different side of equestrian and equine sports medicine. Topics range from conditioning and injury prevention to biomechanics, rehab strategies, and balancing competitive equestrian life. With stories from the barn and the clinic, plus a touch of humor, this podcast blends science with real-world experience—making performance insights approachable and directly useful for riders, trainers, and equine professionals.</p><p>Because when horse and rider are supported as athletes - both feel better and perform better.</p><p>👉 Subscribe now and join us for a smarter, stronger ride.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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