Neurological Examinations of Horses (Part 1).
On this week's episode, Nancy and Kate discuss a recent research article on the neurological exam of the horse. Research Reference: Caroline Hahn, DVM, (2022). Neurological Examination of Horses, Vet...
2 Dec 202239min
What equestrians really think about safety.
This week Kate and Nancy discuss equestrian safety and what a survey of 1,718 respondents reveals. Research reference: Chapman, Meredith, Matthew Thomas, and Kirrilly Thompson. (2020). "What People ...
26 Nov 202238min
Recurrent Exertional Rhabdomyolysis (RER)
This week Nancy and Kate discuss the tying up syndrome (RER) that appears to affect 8.4% of racehorses. Research Reference: https://www.nzsap.org/system/files/proceedings/trainers-perceptions-impact-...
18 Nov 202235min
A look at PSSM.
This week Kate and Nancy delve into the research of Dr. Valberg at Michigan State University. She runs the Equine Neuromuscular Diagnostics Laboratory and is a fervent researcher of equine muscular di...
10 Nov 202230min
Hair Whorls in Horses.
This week Nancy and Kate discuss the latest research in equine hair whorls, reactivity and laterality. Research Reference: Mark J. Deesing, Temple Grandin, (2022). Chapter 10 - Behavior genetics of th...
4 Nov 202233min
Behavior Genetics of The Horse
This episode Kate and Nancy discuss the genetics of behavior and how the environment may also play a role. Research Reference: Mark J. Deesing, Temple Grandin, (2022). Chapter 10 - Behavior genetics o...
28 Okt 202236min
Tack Fit and Use.
This episode Nancy and Kate discuss saddle, girth, bridle and bit fit. Research Reference (Open Access until November 15th, 2022) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0749073922000529?dg...
22 Okt 202236min
Cooling horses with ice blankets.
This week Kate and Nancy discuss a paper that investigated the effects of using an ice blanket for cooling stalled horses in hot temperatures. Research Reference: Ojima Y, Torii S, Maeda Y, Matsuura A...
14 Okt 202230min
