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
Improving Rider Fluidity with a Gymnastic Ball.
This week Nancy and Kate discuss a 2021 paper that found a positive correlation between pelvic/hip flexibility (while using a balance ball) and horse-rider interactions of quality and harmony. Researc...
7 Okt 202230min
Dietary Iron Unlikely to Cause Insulin Resistance in Horses.
Kate and Nancy discuss dietary iron and insulin resistance. Research Reference: McLean, N.L.; McGilchrist, N.; Nielsen, B.D. Dietary Iron Unlikely to Cause Insulin Resistance in Horses. Animals 2022,...
30 Sep 202233min
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
