#76 | 🇬🇧 Karin Leibbrandt - Veterinarian, equine rehabilitation specialist, founder of 4DimensionDressage, and author : Sustainable Training System

One of the hottest topics in the horse welfare conversation today is biomechanics. How should a horse move to become a healthier athlete? What should we do—or avoid—to prevent injuries and premature retirement? These are crucial questions that, let’s be honest, very few of us truly know how to answer. Especially in a way that’s up-to-date and adapted to modern riding and today’s sport horses—which are not the same as they were 10 or 20 years ago.

One of the few people who can answer these questions is our guest today: Karin Leibbrandt. A veterinarian with over 20 years of experience, equine rehabilitation specialist, author, and founder of 4DimensionDressage.

After turning her back on a big part of the industry's fast-track, profit-first mindset, Karin developed a complete and holistic training method—blending the classical dressage scale with modern biomechanics. Her approach helps riders build a sustainable system that supports long-term performance, allows horses to develop at their own pace, and strengthens the horse–rider partnership.

In this interview, Karin shares her experience and philosophy without filters—unafraid to say out loud what many in the industry stay silent about. The result? A powerful and eye-opening conversation that just might shift the way we view training altogether. From foundational biomechanical concepts to the challenges of working with hypermobile horses, and even her analysis of the current state of competitive sport—we dive deep into the world of equine biomechanics and its direct link to horse welfare.

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So, turn up the volume and get comfortable—it's time for another inspiring conversation.

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