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Conditioning Study: Amado Sirena

$49.99

Course Length: 1 Hour 50 Minutes

Our Conditioning Case Study follows Amado Sirena (Sirena), a 2003 Andalusian FEI dressage mare, as she progresses through a structured conditioning study. This collaborative effort between Energy Equine Veterinary Services and Inhand Equine Therapy showcases how a methodical rehabilitation program can successfully return a horse to peak performance after an unexpected break.

This study was designed to help equine professionals and horse owners understand how to safely and effectively bring a horse back to full work, especially when factors such as age, fitness loss, and compensatory imbalances come into play.

Sirena’s rider sustained a back injury at the end of the previous show season, leading to an abrupt shift from full work to complete rest. This case study highlights the importance of core strength in rehabilitation, proving that even elite-level athletes benefit from structured groundwork and targeted exercises beyond riding alone.

Through this course, participants will witness a full veterinary and bodyworker evaluation, including biomechanical and movement assessments, multiple camera angles, and professional discussions on how to identify and address imbalances affecting the horse’s performance and well-being.

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Topics Included

✔ Static & Dynamic Evaluation – A full assessment of the horse’s movement, including veterinary and bodyworker insights
✔ Biomechanical Significance – How movement patterns impact performance and overall well-being
✔ Common Imbalances & Their Impacts – Identifying compensations and their effects on soundness
✔ Rehabilitation Strategies – Step-by-step guidance on returning a horse to peak condition


What You’ll Learn

(1) Static & Dynamic Evaluation

Participants will go through a complete movement evaluation, featuring:
📌 Full-body movement assessments from multiple camera angles
📌 Guided discussion from veterinary and bodywork professionals
📌 Understanding imbalances and their impact on performance

(2) Groundwork & Rehabilitation Exercises

This section focuses on the core activation and strengthening exercises that played a crucial role in Sirena’s rehabilitation, including:
📌 Ground exercises & isometric exercises
📌 Stretching techniques to improve mobility and prevent compensations
📌 How to tailor a conditioning plan to an individual horse’s needs

(3) Professional Insights & Round Table Discussion

Participants will listen to Dr. Chad Hewlett, DVM of Energy Equine, alongside Tina Watkins EST EEBW3, Kim Krebs EST EEBW, and Megan Orange AHT RVT, as they discuss:
📌 Veterinary diagnosis & ultrasound results
📌 A team-based approach to conditioning & rehabilitation
📌 Insights from Sirena’s owner on the results achieved through this program


This course is ideal for equine professionals, including bodyworkers, veterinarians, trainers, and competitive riders, who want to deepen their understanding of movement assessment, rehabilitation, and performance optimization.

What You’ll Learn

  • 01 Amado Sirena

    • 1 Amado Sirena, AKA Sirena
    • 2 Conditioning Study Energy Equine Veterinary and InHand Equine Therapy: Horse intros – Sirena
    • 3 Conditioning Study – General Round Table Discussion
    • 4 Conditioning study – Physical Overview
    • 5 Complete Case Study, Movement Assessments, Protocols and Outcomes.