Assessing Welfare of Domestic Horses using the Wild Horse Herd Model.
This episode Kate and Nancy discuss a paper revealing updated research on the requirements of horses using the 5 domains model. This is a foundational start to assessing welfare. Research Reference: ...
21 Sep 202334min
How Happy Are Equine Athletes ?
This week Nancy and Kate discuss welfare issues in equestrian sports and leisure riding. Research Reference/Link: Furtado, T.; Preshaw, L.; Hockenhull, J.; Wathan, J.; Douglas, J.; Horseman, S.; Smith...
11 Sep 202343min
When lightning strikes.
This week Kate and Nancy discuss lightening strikes in animals and how to lessen the odds of having a horse struck by lightning. Research Reference: Gomes, C., (2012). Lightning safety of animals. In...
24 Aug 202330min
Do you see what I see? Looking into equine personality testing.
This week Nancy and Kate discuss the Equine Personality Test (EPT) and it's reliability scores. Research Reference: A. Jolivald, K. Yarnell, C. Hall, C. Ijichi (2022). Do you see what I see? Investi...
11 Aug 202330min
Improving gait symmetry through a hindlimb massage program.
This week Kate and Nancy discuss a hindlimb massage routine that improved hindlimb gait flexibility and symmetry in a peer reviewed research study. Research Reference: Mabbutt, C., Yarnell, K., and Fe...
2 Aug 202326min
Gymnastic Training and Dynamic Mobilization Exercises for Horses.
This week Nancy and Kate discuss an equine exercise program using Gymnastic Training coupled with Dynamic Mobilization Exercises to improve stride quality and strength. Epaxial muscles also were targe...
25 Juli 202326min
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 Juli 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 Juli 202337min
