Understanding Horse-Human Interactions.
Nancy and Kate discuss a review that breaks down horse to human interactions. Research Reference: : Merkies, K.; Franzin, O. Enhanced Understanding of Horse–Human Interactions to Optimize Welfare. Ani...
24 Sep 202239min
A study on rider weight implications toward certain parameters reflecting horse welfare.
Kate and Nancy discuss a 2020 research article on rider weight and it's influence on equine salivary cortisol, heart rate, heart rate variability, conflict behaviors and gait symmetry. Reference: Chri...
17 Sep 202225min
Whole Horse Hoofcare!
Nancy and Kate interview Ida Hammer of the Mackinaw Dells 2 Whole Horse Hoofcare Program. Ida talks about her journey into hoof care, equine nutrition and bodywork, and how it's all connected. Website...
9 Sep 202250min
Feeding the Hoof!
Nancy discusses equine hoof nutrition in preparation for next week's hoof care practitioner interview on improving hoof quality. Research: Burns, Teresa A. (2021). Veterinary Clinics of North America:...
3 Sep 202227min
Osteoarthritis in horses.
Brittany Davis joins Nancy as they discuss prevalence, diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis in horses. Reference: Raquel Yvonne Arantes Baccarin, Sarah Raphaela Torquato Seidel, Yara Maria Michel...
26 Aug 202241min
Weight Management in Horses.
While Kate is on hiatus, Nancy discusses horse owners and their perspectives on equine body shape and weight management. This week's research paper reveals owners thoughts, as well as, equine professi...
19 Aug 202224min
Is the pinch test reliable as an indicator of dehydration in horses.
Kate and Nancy respond to an email from a listener who submitted a research paper for their review/discussion, on the reliability of the pinch test in determining dehydration in horses. Research Refer...
12 Aug 202226min
Part 2: Veterinary physiotherapy modalities in the treatment of equine back pain.
Nancy and Kate continue their discussion on veterinary physiotherapy and equine back pain. This episode targets modalities of treatment. Research Reference and link: Tabor, Gillian (2022). Veterinary...
5 Aug 202229min
