# Episode 73: The Complexity of Treating Body Lameness in Sport Horses with Dr. Gabrielle Martel

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Podcast: [The Horse First: A Veterinary Sport Horse Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-horse-first-a-veterinary-sport-horse-podcast-1148857)
Published: 2026-06-20T00:06:00+00:00
Episode link: https://declue-equine.com/podcast/
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Duration seconds: 6789

## Resource

Dr. Audrey DeClue welcomes Dr. Gabrielle Martel to discuss the complexities of treating body lameness in horses. Dr. Martel, a veterinarian from Montreal, shares her journey of treating horses with body lameness, emphasizing the importance of understanding horse biomechanics and the need for a comprehensive approach. They discuss the challenges of treating horses with conditions like sleep deprivation, idiopathic head shaking, and sciatica, highlighting the veterinary profession's slow acceptance of these issues. Dr. Martel shares her experience of working with Dr. DeClue and learning the importance of slowing down and being present with the horses.

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