Recognizing anxiety in horses.
This episode Nancy looks into a recent research paper that analyzed interview responses from registered Equine Behaviorists on how well their clients detected fear and anxiety behavior in horses. Rese...
13 Feb 202322min
Horse-show anxiety and how mental preparation can build self confidence for competition success.
This week Kate and Nancy discuss pre-performance anxiety and how elite riders manage and control their anxiety during high pressure situations. S. McGinn, D. Alcock, and L.J. Cameron (2018). "Straight...
5 Feb 202331min
Horse Pasture Management: Horse Health and Environmental Impact.
This episode Nancy and Kate discuss a research paper that compares horse turnout systems to enhance horse health and ecosystem sustainability. Research Reference and Link (Open Access): Furtado, T., ...
29 Jan 202332min
Effects of Covid-19 Lockdowns on Anxiety and Performance of Elite Riders.
This week Kate and Nancy discuss a research paper detailing the effects of the cessation of training that occurred among elite riders during the Covid 19 lockdowns. Research Reference and Link (Open A...
20 Jan 202332min
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction in Horses.
This week Nancy and Kate discuss a recent paper on the most current research findings in Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction. Research Reference and Link: Kirkwood, NC., Hughes, KJ., Stewart...
13 Jan 202331min
Summary of 2022, looking back on our favorite episodes.
This week Kate and Nancy discuss their favorite episodes of 2022. We also reveal the most popular episodes as determined by our listeners. Thank you for your support and listenership. We appreciate e...
7 Jan 202334min
The most popular episode of 2022....The Equine Gut Brain Connection.
This week Nancy and Kate revisit the episode with the most downloads of 2022. Reference: Mach, N., Ruet, A., Clark, A. et al (2020). Priming for welfare: gut microbiota is associated with equitation ...
30 Dec 202226min
(Part 2) Deciphering misinformation in the horse world.
This week Nancy and Kate continue their discussion with Dr. Sheryl King. Dr. King is an expert on "myth-busting" horse information that occurs frequently within the horse industry. Make sure to listen...
24 Dec 202230min
