Using a goniometer to assess equine joint flexibility.
This episode Kate and Nancy discuss goniometry in horses and humans. They also have additional content from an orthopedic professional (for humans) talking about the practice of using goniometers. Re...
15 Jul 202331min
Stretching Exercises for Horses: Are They Effective?
Nancy and Kate discuss static and dynamic stretching and how implementing a stretching program, in your routine, can help your horse's performance and also prevent injuries. Research Reference: A. Fr...
7 Jul 202337min
Evaluation of the Effects of Chiropractic Therapy on Sport Horses
This week Kate and Nancy discuss a paper that evaluates the effects of chiropractic therapy on sport horses. Evaluations are done via static bioimpedence and dynamic acoustic myography. Research Refe...
29 Jun 202318min
Measuring and categorizing bit lesions to assist riders in the management of bitted horses.
This week Kate and Nancy discuss a paper that proposes owners and riders can measure and categorize bit lesions to assist them in the management of bitted horses. These measurements can also assist in...
21 Jun 202322min
Equine Asthma and Allergies.
This episode Nancy and Kate discuss 2 papers; the first is a paper that gives an update on the current understanding of Equine Asthma and also gives the future direction of research goals for this dev...
12 Jun 202330min
Breed differences in the anatomical configuration of the equine vertebral column
This week Kate and Nancy discuss the equine vertebral column and how this research discovered breed differences in the anatomy of the vertebral column. Research Reference: Spoormakers, T.J.P., Veraa...
1 Jun 202322min
Medicine and Horses.
This episode Nancy and Kate discuss medical students gaining insight and empathy skills by working with horses. These medical students were also able to lessen their own stress levels by being around ...
19 Mai 202327min
Impacts of adiposity on exercise and performance in horses.
This week Kate and Nancy discuss a paper detailing the negative effects that adiposity fat can have on the health and welfare of our horses. Research reference/link (open access): Pratt-Phillips, Shan...
11 Mai 202341min
