Conversations in Equine Science
180 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -Kate Acton (from Ireland) and Nancy McLean (from the USA) discuss equine research projects and studies to help bridge the gap between the scientific community and the general community of horse owners, trainers and enthusiasts. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support
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Episodes
Donkey Hide Legislation Update
April 11, 2024 15:16 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week Kate and Nancy revisit the Donkey Skin Trade (ejiao) crisis and the African Union Ban of February 2024. Research Reference/Link: Shan Su, Ewan A. Macdonald, Nico Arcilla, Maurice Beseng, Felipe Thomaz, David W. Macdonald (2023). Characterising the links between the trade in donkey skins for traditional Chinese medicine and timber of conservation concern, Global Ecology and Conservation, Volume 46. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989423002330 Link to 2021 ...
Interview with "MadBarn" Owner/Founder Scott Cieslar
April 02, 2024 07:29 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBThis episode Nancy and Kate interview Scott Cieslar owner of MadBarn. Madbarn is a nutrition, and supplement company that also fuels equine research. Listen in and check out the website @ https://madbarn.com/ (USA) or https://madbarn.ca/ (Canada). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support
Emotion and Pain Recognition in Horses using Artificial Intelligence Applications.
March 26, 2024 01:28 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week Kate and Nancy discuss using smartphone apps to help in the recognition of emotions and pain in horses. Research Reference/Link Corujo, Luis A., Emily Kieson, Timo Schloesser, and Peter A. Gloor. (2021). "Emotion Recognition in Horses with Convolutional Neural Networks" Future Internet 13, no. 10: 250. https://doi.org/10.3390/fi13100250 Equine Pain and Welfare App: Apple: https://apps.apple.com/il/app/epwa/id1428507532 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...
Horse health research and how it is helping humans.
March 18, 2024 16:40 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBNancy and Kate talk about Dr. Manfredi's equine metabolic research at Michigan State University. Reference/Link to article: Manfredi, J. (2023). Horse health research will help humans stay healthy, too, with insights on reining in diabetes and obesity, The Conversation; Michigan State University. https://theconversation.com/horse-health-research-will-help-humans-stay-healthy-too-with-insights-on-reining-in-diabetes-and-obesity-205185 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp...
Bell Mares...a look back in history.
March 09, 2024 11:46 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThis week Nancy takes a look at the use of Bell Mares during the 1800s up to WWII. Research References: L. Proops et al (2012).Social relations in a mixed group of mules, ponies and donkeys reflect differences in equid type, Behavioral Processes. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0376635712000654 Górecka-Bruzda A, Jastrzębska E, Drewka M, Nadolna Z, Becker K, Lansade L (2022) Female Horses are more socially dependent than geldings kept in riding clubs. Appl Ani...
Equine Assisted Services
February 26, 2024 18:23 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThis episode Kate and Nancy discuss a listeners' recently published research. This research is a 2024 update to our past episodes on Equine Assisted Therapy. Research Reference: Seery, Rita, and Deborah Wells. 2024. "An Exploratory Study into the Backgrounds and Perspectives of Equine-Assisted Service Practitioners" Animals 14, no. 2: 347. Link: https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14020347 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this p...
The Impact of Weather on Equine Activity
February 12, 2024 18:06 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThis week Nancy and Kate discuss a listeners' email request via a recently published paper on the effects of weather on pastured horses. Research Reference and Link (not open access-snippets available.): Keller, G.A.; Nielsen, B.D.; Vergara-Hernandez, F.B.; Robison, C.I. Tracking the Impact of Weather on Equine Activity While Pastured. J. Equine Vet. Sci. 2022, 116, 104052. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0737080622001903 --- Send in a voice message: https://podc...
Using the Equine Brief Pain Inventory (EBPI) to assess osteoarthritis in horses.
February 03, 2024 20:43 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBKate and Nancy discuss using the EBPI to manage osteoarthritis in horses. References and Link: Howard DL, Lancaster B, de Grauw J. Development and Preliminary Validation of an Equine Brief Pain Inventory for Owner Assessment of Chronic Pain Due to Osteoarthritis in Horses. Animals. 2024; 14(2):181. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani1402018 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/n...
A look back at the equine flu epidemic of 1872
January 20, 2024 21:35 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBNancy and Kate discuss the horses role in 1872 and how an equine flu epidemic shut down the US economy, but also led to improved horse welfare. Research Reference/Link: Freeberg, Ernest (2020). How a flu virus shut down the US economy in 1872 – by infecting horses. The Conversation US, Boston, MA. December Issue. https://theconversation.com/how-a-flu-virus-shut-down-the-us-economy-in-1872-by-infecting-horses-150052 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/na...
Year End Review for Episodes of 2023
January 08, 2024 18:41 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBNancy and Kate review their favorite episodes and then reveal the favorite episodes of the listeners. Welcome Everyone to 2024 - Season 5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support
The Influence of Podcasting on Equine Welfare
December 19, 2023 21:40 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBKate and Nancy discuss their recently published research paper on the preliminary results of their Conversations in Equine Science listener survey. Reference and Link: Acton, K., McLean, N. & MacKay, J.R.D. (2023) Preliminary evidence supporting the use of equine science podcasts to bridge the gap between scientists and horse enthusiasts to improve horse welfare. Equine Veterinary Education, 00, 1–11. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13926 --- Send in a voice message: https://...
Horses as teachers for human-robot interactions.
November 28, 2023 21:02 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week Nancy and Kate discuss how horses are once again helping humans navigate the new frontier of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Research Reference and Link: Eakta Jain and Christina Gardner-McCune. 2023. Horse as Teacher: How human-horse interaction informs human-robot interaction. In Proceedings of the 2023 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '23). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, Article 536, pp. 1–13. https://dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1145/...
What do rider’s want from an arena surface?
November 17, 2023 11:33 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBThis week Nancy discusses two peer reviewed papers on how to assess arena surface safety and usefulness. Research References and Links: Holt, D., Northrop, A., Martin, J., Daggett, A. and Hobbs, S. (2014), What do Riders Want from an Arena Surface?. Equine Vet J, 46: 41-42. https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.12267_126 Northrop, A., Martin, J., Blundell, E., Owen, A. and Hobbs, S. (2014), Development of the Equestrian Arena Surfaces for the 2012 Olympic Games. Equine Vet J, 46: 45-46. https:...
Results of the massage trial.
November 07, 2023 22:32 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBThis week Nancy gives a summary of her results with replicating the hind-end massage study using her own horses. Research Reference/Link: Mabbutt, C., Yarnell, K., and Ferro de Godoy, R. (2022). Comparative Exercise Physiology Vol. 18 (5), pp. 419-426 https://www.wageningenacademic.com/doi/epdf/10.3920/CEP220022?role=tab --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/su...
Social License to Operate (SLO); The Grand National.
October 25, 2023 23:45 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThis week Kate and Nancy discuss the recently published paper questioning the protests and disagreements that occurred at this years (2023) Grand National at Aintree. Research Reference and Link (Open Access): Pearson, G.; Douglas, J.; Wolframm, I.; Furtado, T. Used like Pawns or Treated like Kings? How Narratives around Racehorse Welfare in the 2023 Grand National May Affect Public Acceptance: An Informed Commentary. Animals 2023, 13, 3137. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13193137 --- Send...
Forces and pressures on the horses back during bareback riding versus riding in a conventional saddle.
October 13, 2023 17:22 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThis week Nancy discusses a research paper comparing pressures/forces in bareback riding with riding in a well fitted conventional saddle. Research Reference with Link: H.M. Clayton et al.(2013). Forces and pressures on the horse’s back during bareback riding. The Veterinary Journal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support
Update on Deworming Protocols for Gastrointestinal Parasites in Adult Horses.
September 30, 2023 17:51 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBThis week Nancy and Kate discuss a paper that investigated a herd of 18 mares that were housed on a pasture since 1979 without a deworming program. Nancy also relates the lecture information from a seminar she attended about deworming horses to combat parasite resistance. Reference and Link to Research Paper: Steuer, A.E., Anderson, H.P., Shepherd, T. et al. (2022). Parasite dynamics in untreated horses through one calendar year. Parasites Vectors 15, 50. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-02...
Assessing Welfare of Domestic Horses using the Wild Horse Herd Model.
September 21, 2023 10:45 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThis 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: Harvey, A.M.; Ramp, D.; Mellor, D.J. Review of the Foundational Knowledge Required for Assessing Horse Welfare. Animals 2022, 12, 3385. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/23/3385 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast:...
How Happy Are Equine Athletes ?
September 11, 2023 16:24 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThis 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, R.; Pollard, D.; Pinchbeck, G.; Rogers, J.; et al. How Happy Are Equine Athletes? Stakeholder Perceptions of Equine Welfare Issues Associated with Equestrian Sport. Animals 2021, 11, 3228. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/11/3228#app1-animals-11-03228 --- Send in a voice message: https:...
When lightning strikes.
August 24, 2023 15:58 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThis 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. International Journal of Biometeorology (56), pp. 1011–1023. Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-011-0515-5 Additional Information: https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: http...
Do you see what I see? Looking into equine personality testing.
August 11, 2023 17:23 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThis 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? Investigating the validity of an equine personality questionnaire. Applied Animal Behaviour Science., 248, Article 105567 Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168159122000259 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support th...
Improving gait symmetry through a hindlimb massage program.
August 02, 2023 18:27 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis 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 Ferro de Godoy, R. (2022). Comparative Exercise Physiology Vol. 18 (5), pp. 419-426 Link: https://www.wageningenacademic.com/doi/epdf/10.3920/CEP220022?role=tab --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s...
Gymnastic Training and Dynamic Mobilization Exercises for Horses.
July 25, 2023 19:47 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis 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 targeted for increased muscle strength and size. K. de Oliveira et al., (2015). Gymnastic training and dynamic mobilization exercises improve stride quality and increase epaxial muscle size in therapy horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, Vol 35, pp. 883-893. Link: https://www.sciencedirec...
Using a goniometer to assess equine joint flexibility.
July 15, 2023 15:25 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThis 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. Research Reference: Liljebrink , Y. and Bergh , A. ( 2010 ). Goniometry: is it a reliable tool to monitor passive joint range of motion in horses? Equine Veterinary Journal 42 ( Suppl. 38 ): pp. 676 – 682 . https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.2042-3306.2010.00254.x App Sto...
Stretching Exercises for Horses: Are They Effective?
July 07, 2023 17:31 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBNancy 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. Frick, (2010). Stretching Exercises for Horses: Are They Effective? Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, Volume 30 (1), pp. 50-59. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0737080609007072 Contact Information for Dr. Frick: e-mail: [email protected] --- Send...
Evaluation of the Effects of Chiropractic Therapy on Sport Horses
June 29, 2023 02:15 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBThis week Kate and Nancy discuss a paper that evaluates the effects of chiropractic therapy on sport horses. Evaluations are done via static bioimpedence and dynamic acoustic myography. Research Reference: Acutt, E.V.; le Jeune, S.S.; Pypendop, B.H. Evaluation of the effects of chiropractic on static and dynamic muscle variables in sport horses. J. Equine Vet. Sci. 2019, 73, 84–90. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0737080618304015 --- Send in a voice messag...
Measuring and categorizing bit lesions to assist riders in the management of bitted horses.
June 21, 2023 16:16 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThis week Kate and Nancy discuss a paper that proposes owners and riders can measure and categorize bit lesions to assist them in the management of bitted horses. These measurements can also assist in research across the board by offering measurable comparisons. Research Reference (Open Access): Tuomola K, Mäki-Kihniä N, Kujala-Wirth M, Mykkänen A and Valros A (2019) Oral Lesions in the Bit Area in Finnish Trotters After a Race: Lesion Evaluation, Scoring, and Occurrence. Front. Vet. Sci. ...
Equine Asthma and Allergies.
June 12, 2023 18:14 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThis episode Nancy and Kate discuss 2 papers; the first is a paper that gives an update on the current understanding of Equine Asthma and also gives the future direction of research goals for this devastating disease. The 2nd paper tracks a molecule, IL-8, which has been found to signal equine allergic immune responses. This may be a component as to how horses and humans develop allergic responses. Both papers are referenced below. Couetil, L., Cardwell, J. M., Leguillette, R., Mazan, M....
Breed differences in the anatomical configuration of the equine vertebral column
June 01, 2023 16:20 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week Kate and Nancy discuss the equine vertebral column and how this research discovered breed differences in the anatomy of the vertebral column. Research Reference: Spoormakers, T.J.P., Veraa, S., Graat, E.A.M., van Weeren, P.R. and Brommer, H. (2021), A comparative study of breed differences in the anatomical configuration of the equine vertebral column. J Anat, 239: 829-838. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/joa.13456 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas...
Medicine and Horses.
May 19, 2023 20:04 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThis episode Nancy and Kate discuss medical students gaining insight and empathy skills by working with horses. These medical students were also able to lessen their own stress levels by being around horses and learning about them. Research Reference and Link (Open Access): Chakales P A, Locklear J, Wharton T (2020). Medicine and Horsemanship: The Effects of Equine-assisted Activities and Therapies on Stress and Depression in Medical Students. Cureus 12(2): e6896. https://www.cureus.com/...
Impacts of adiposity on exercise and performance in horses.
May 11, 2023 16:12 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBThis week Kate and Nancy discuss a paper detailing the negative effects that adiposity fat can have on the health and welfare of our horses. Research reference/link (open access): Pratt-Phillips, Shannon, and Ahmad Munjizun, (2023). "Impacts of Adiposity on Exercise Performance in Horses" Animals 13, no. 4 https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13040666 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...
Electrocardiograms in horses...using a fitness tracker.
May 02, 2023 18:34 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThis week Nancy and Kate discuss the findings of a research paper comparing the electrocardiograms of the Televet ECG device with the Equimetre fitness tracker. Research Reference: Ter Woort, F., Dubois, G., Tansley, G., Didier, M., Verdegaal, E.L., Franklin, S. and Van Erck‐Westergren, E., 2023. Validation of an equine fitness tracker: ECG quality and arrhythmia detection. Equine Veterinary Journal, 55(2), pp.336-343. Link: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/evj.13565...
Equine Neck Pain
April 22, 2023 17:33 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis episode Kate and Nancy discuss Equine Cervical Pain, clinical signs and treatment. Research Reference/Link (open access): Story, Melinda R., Kevin K. Haussler, Yvette S. Nout-Lomas, Tawfik A. Aboellail, Christopher E. Kawcak, Myra F. Barrett, David D. Frisbie, and C. Wayne McIlwraith. (2021). "Equine Cervical Pain and Dysfunction: Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment" Animals 11, no. 2: 422. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/2/422#app1-animals-11-00422 --- Send in a voice message: h...
Rein Tension Research
April 15, 2023 17:38 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThis week Nancy and Kate discuss a study involving harness trotters and the rein tension that occurred in different gaits. Research Reference/Link (open access): Egenvall A, Byström A, Pökelmann M, Connysson M, Kienapfel-Henseleit K, Karlsteen M, McGreevy P and Hartmann E (2022) Rein tension in harness trotters during on-track exercise. Frontier Veterinary Science. 9:987852. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.987852/full --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas...
Get Your Horses "Into The Zone".
April 08, 2023 00:56 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week Kate and Nancy discuss the theory of "Flow" and is it possible to achieve/measure it in horses and other animals. Research Reference and Link (open access): Hintze, S. and Yee, J.R. (2023), Animals in flow – towards the scientific study of intrinsic reward in animals. Biological Reviews. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/brv.12930 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters...
The effect of stress and exercise on the learning performance of horses.
March 25, 2023 22:54 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode Nancy and Kate discuss a paper on the effects of inactivity, moderate exercise and uncontrolled stress on the learning capability of horses. Research Reference and Link (Open Access): Henshall, C., Randle, H., Francis, N. et al (2022). The effect of stress and exercise on the learning performance of horses. Scientific Reports, 12, 1918. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-03582-4 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/me...
Three Decades of Research Dedicated to Making Equine Bones Stronger.
March 18, 2023 20:32 - 28 minutes - 26 MBThis week Kate and Nancy discuss the newest research paper by Professor Brian Nielsen Of Michigan State University. Research Reference and Link (Open Access): Nielsen, B.D. A Review of Three Decades of Research Dedicated to Making Equine Bones Stronger: Implications for Horses and Humans. Animals 2023, 13, 789. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13050789 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c...
Work Satisfaction in the Veterinary Profession.
March 10, 2023 18:49 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThis week Nancy and Kate discuss Kate's research paper that was recently published in the Frontiers in Veterinary Science Journal. Elte Y, Acton K, Martin J, Nielen M, van Weeren R and Wolframm I (2023) Engage and enjoy–investigating predictors of employee engagement and work satisfaction in equine veterinary professionals. Front. Vet. Sci. 10:1036388. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1036388 Link (open access): https://eprints.ncl.ac.uk/file_store/production/289354/C0AEFFCA-8F7F-46C2-A0C4-A217DBF...
Force and Pressure Distribution of Treeless Dressage Saddles and Conventional Dressage Saddles.
March 03, 2023 17:52 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week Kate and Nancy discuss a paper by Hilary Clayton on force and pressures of two styles of dressage saddles; treeless and conventional. Research Reference and Link (this paper is not open access): Hilary M. Clayton, Katherine A. O’Connor, LeeAnn J. Kaiser, (2014). Force and pressure distribution beneath a conventional dressage saddle and a treeless dressage saddle with panels, The Veterinary Journal, Volume 199, Issue 1, pp. 44-48. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/p...
Recognizing anxiety in horses.
February 13, 2023 16:36 - 22 minutes - 21 MBThis 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. Research reference and link (Open Access): Rogers, Suzanne, and Catherine Bell. 2022. "Perceptions of Fear and Anxiety in Horses as Reported in Interviews with Equine Behaviourists" Animals 12, no. 21: 2904. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12212904 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s...
Horse-show anxiety and how mental preparation can build self confidence for competition success.
February 05, 2023 02:11 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThis 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 from the horse’s mouth: understanding professional event riders’ mental preparation for maximising self-confidence prior to competition using thematic analysis." Comparative Exercise Physiology Vol 14 Issue 4, pp. 261-270. Link to research paper: https://www.wageningenacademic.com/doi/epdf...
Horse Pasture Management: Horse Health and Environmental Impact.
January 29, 2023 01:39 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThis 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., King, M., Perkins, E., McGowan, C., Chubbock, S., Hannelly, E., Rogers, J. and Pinchbeck, G. (2022). An Exploration of Environmentally Sustainable Practices Associated with Alternative Grazing Management System Use for Horses, Ponies, Donkeys and Mules in the UK. Animals. 12(2), p.151. https:...
Effects of Covid-19 Lockdowns on Anxiety and Performance of Elite Riders.
January 20, 2023 21:33 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThis 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 Access): Demarie, Sabrina, Christel Galvani, and Veronique Louise Billat. (2020). "Horse-Riding Competitions Pre and Post COVID-19: Effect of Anxiety, sRPE and HR on Performance in Eventing" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 22: 8648. https://www.mdpi.c...
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction in Horses.
January 13, 2023 18:21 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThis 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, AJ (2022). Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) in Horses. Veterinary Science, 9(10), 556. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci9100556 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
Summary of 2022, looking back on our favorite episodes.
January 07, 2023 00:47 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThis 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 each and every one of you! Happy and Healthy 2023, Kate and Nancy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support
The most popular episode of 2022....The Equine Gut Brain Connection.
December 30, 2022 22:07 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThis 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 conditions and behavior in horse athletes. Scientific Reports 10, 8311. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-65444-9 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/su...
(Part 2) Deciphering misinformation in the horse world.
December 24, 2022 16:29 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThis 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 to Part 1 to get her explanation on how these myths become a part of the equine management industry. This episode will discuss fact checking skills and nutrition fallacies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: http...
Deciphering misinformation in the horse world.
December 16, 2022 18:03 - 28 minutes - 26 MBThis week Nancy and Kate welcome Dr. Sheryl King to the podcast. Dr. King is an expert on misinformation in the horse industry. Please direct any questions to Kate on the Conversations in Equine Science Instagram account or Nancy on the Conversations in Equine Science Facebook page. We'll pass them onto Dr. Sheree or send her a friendship request via Sheree King at her Facebook page. We'll continue Part 2 next week. Thanks for listening in ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas...
The neurological exam of the horse. (Part 2)
December 10, 2022 19:09 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBKate and Nancy wrap up their discussion of this interesting paper on the neurological exam of the horse. Reference: Caroline Hahn, (2022). Neurological Examination of Horses, Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, Volume 38, Issue 2, pp. 155-169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2022.05.001 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support
Neurological Examinations of Horses (Part 1).
December 02, 2022 18:55 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBOn 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, Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, Volume 38, Issue 2 pp. 155-169. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0749073922000219 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify....