When we talk about a “sound” horse or rider, what do we actually mean?

In this episode, Dr. Michelle Correia (horse + human physio) and Dr. Rachel Buchholz (equine sports medicine vet) break down the many layers of soundness—beyond just “not being lame.” From movement quality and performance capacity to recovery and resilience, we dig into how vets and physios define soundness differently, and why that matters for equestrians.

You’ll hear:

• How soundness goes beyond a clean flexion test
• Why horses and riders can be “not injured” but still not fully sound
• Early red flags to watch for in both horse and rider
• How supporting both athletes creates better performance and longevity

Because true soundness isn't determined just by one singular test - it is a thorough and continued assessment of horse movement and performance.