The Soundness Check
Michelle Correia
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About This Podcast
Equestrian sport performance isn’t just about the horse—or the rider. It’s about both.
And it takes a team to support them as athletes.
Hosted by Dr. Michelle Correia, a horse and human rehab specialist, and Dr. Rachel Buchholz, an equine sports medicine veterinarian, The Soundness Check delivers straight-talk conversations at the intersection of veterinary care, rider health, and sports performance.
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.
Because when horse and rider are supported as athletes - both feel better and perform better.
👉 Subscribe now and join us for a smarter, stronger ride.
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Recent Episodes
Red Flags in Rehab
Rehabilitation comes in many forms, but not all rehab plans are created equal.In this episode of The Soundness Check, Dr. Michelle Correia and Dr. Rachel Buchholz compare and contrast the human and…
Is it a Training Issue or a Medical Issue?
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…
From Image to Insight- Getting the Most Out of Diagnostic Imaging
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,…
Hidden Causes of Poor Performance in the Equine Athlete
Not every performance problem in the ring comes from a musculoskeletal issue!In the Season 1 finale of The Soundness Check, Dr. Michelle Correia (horse + human physio) and Dr. Rachel Buchholz (equine…
Managing the Aging Equine Athlete: Keeping Experience in the Game
Just because a horse is aging doesn’t mean their athletic career is over. But keeping senior athletes performing well takes a different approach.In this episode of The Soundness Check, Dr. Michelle…
Therapies That Work (And Some That Don't) - Sorting Fact From Trend
In today's world there’s no shortage of tools marketed to help horses recover and perform better. But what does the science actually say?In this episode of The Soundness Check, Dr. Michelle Correia…
Intentional Rest: How to Plan Your Time Off for You and Your Horse
Rest isn’t the absence of work—it’s a vital part of performance management.In this episode of The Soundness Check, Dr. Michelle Correia (horse + human physio) and Dr. Rachel Buchholz (equine sports…
What your Rehab Plan SHOULD look like
Rehabilitation isn’t just about rest—it’s about rebuilding strength, resilience, and confidence in a way that lasts.In this episode of The Soundness Check, Dr. Michelle Correia (horse + human physio)…
When to Push and When to Pause
Soreness and weakness can look the same—but the way you respond to them should be very different.In this episode of The Soundness Check, Dr. Michelle Correia (horse + human physio) and Dr. Rachel…
The Forgotten Athlete
Most riders don’t have hours that they can spend in the gym—and that’s okay. But your strength, balance, and movement patterns still shape how your horse performs every single ride.In this episode…
What IS Soundness?
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…
The Team Behind the Soundness Check
Welcome to The Soundness Check! In this introductory episode, hosts Dr. Michelle Correia (horse and human rehab specialist) and Dr. Rachel Buchholz (equine sports medicine veterinarian) share their…
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The Soundness Check has published 12 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Fitness, Health & Fitness.
The Soundness Check is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 36m.
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