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Conversations in Equine Science

189 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day 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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Teaching Horse Riding...Is the Role of the Horse Recognized?

February 11, 2022 15:30 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Kate and Nancy discuss a research paper from September 2021 analyzing the methodology of 9 Dressage Trainers. Reference:  Zetterqvist Blokhuis, M. (2021). Teaching Horse Riding: Is the Role of the Horse Recognized?, Society & Animals (published online ahead of print 2021).  https://doi.org/10.1163/15685306-bja10062https://brill.com/view/journals/soan/aop/article-10.1163-15685306-bja10062/article-10.1163-15685306-bja10062.xml. Listener Survey Link: https://edinburgh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/li...

Water Consumption and Requirements in Horses.

February 04, 2022 18:06 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Kate and Nancy discuss the water requirements of horses. Is your horse drinking enough and how will you know? Reference:  Freeman, DE (2021). Effect of Feed Intake on Water Consumption in Horses: Relevance to Maintenance Fluid. Frontiers in Veterinary Science.  https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2021.626081/full Link to Survey: https://edinburgh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/listener-survey-conversations-in-equine-science --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...

Muscle Atrophy Scoring System for Horses.

January 28, 2022 18:16 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Kate and Nancy discuss a recently published paper on equine muscle atrophy scoring. Reference: Herbst, AC, Johnson, MG, Gammons, H, Reedy, SE, Urshel, KL, Harris, PA, Adams, AA (2022). Development and Evaluation of a Muscle Atrophy Scoring System (MASS) for Horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, ISSN: 0737-0806, Vol: 110, Page: 103771. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0737080621004019 Listener Survey Link: https://edinburgh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/listener-surve...

Fetlock bone fragments in young horses.

January 21, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

One of Nancy's Thoroughbred yearling colts recently had a sales radiograph that revealed a small medial bone chip. No lameness and nothing amiss...what does the research reveal ? Kate and Nancy discuss using current research. Reference: Moyer, CT, Bramlage, LR, Werre, SR, Ruggles, A, Embertson, R, Hopper, S.(2019). Osteochondral fragments of the pastern joint at the origin of the collateral ligament of the distal sesamoid bone: performance after arthroscopic removal (2000–2015). Veterinary ...

Using classical music for equine auditory enrichment.

January 14, 2022 17:22 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Kate and Nancy discuss the results of an equine research paper that recorded horse behavior modifications that occurred during and after exposure to classical music. This research was done on stabled horses with stereotypical behaviors. Reference:  Xin Huo, Matchirathakorn Wongkwanklom, Thanakon Phonraksa and Pongchan Na-Lampang (2021). Effects  of  playing  classical  music  on  behavior  of  stabled  horses.  Veterinary  Integrative Sciences,  19(2), pp. 259-267. Link: https://he02.tci...

A catalog of discomfort behaviors.

January 07, 2022 18:07 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Kate and Nancy discuss research on the equine discomfort ethogram. Reference: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/2/580/htm#app1-animals-11-00580 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

2021 episode review.

December 24, 2021 16:48 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MB

Kate and Nancy discuss their favorite episodes and also reveal the listeners' favorites as well!  Merry Christmas and Happy 2022 to humans and horses! After 80 straight episodes without a break, we are taking a week off to celebrate! Look for a new season to begin on 7 January 2022! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Medical Grade Honey (MGH)

December 17, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

Kate and Nancy discuss a research paper that documented wound healing rates in 127 cases/horses. MGH was used in 69 cases. The control group consisted of 58 cases (MGH was not used). All wounds were cleaned with diluted with clorhexidine or diluted provodone iodine and then sutured. The MGH treated wounds were sutured after the MGH was applied or small openings at the top and bottom of the wounds were left open so MGH could be inserted at the top, above the sutures. Reference:  Mandel HH, S...

Equine Dental Health

December 10, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Join Kate and Nancy as they discuss the progress of equine dental practices. References:  Easley, Jack DVM (2020). A Brief History of Equine Dental Practice. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice Volume 36, Issue 3, pp. 425-432.  Listener Survey: https://edinburgh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/listener-survey-conversations-in-equine-science FeedXL Referral Link (Save 10%): https://feedxlreferralrock.com/l/1NANCYMCLEA17/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

Update on Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1).

December 03, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

This week Kate and Nancy discuss the latest developments in EHV-1 research. References: (Khusro et al., 2020) A. Khusro, C. Aarti, R.R. Rivas-Caceres, A. Barbabosa-Pliego (2020). Equine herpesvirus-I infection in horses: recent updates on its pathogenicity, vaccination, and preventative management strategies, Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 87 (2020), Article e102923 https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts https://inside.fei.org/fei/ehv-1 Listener Survey: https://edinburgh.onlinesurve...

The donkey crisis and how everyone can help.

November 26, 2021 16:45 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

References:  https://www.thebrooke.org  https://www.brookeusa.org/ "Last year alone, 159,631 donkeys in Kenya were slaughtered for their skins. An estimated 60 donkeys a week are being stolen from Kenyan owners who depend on them for daily life and to make a living. At this rate, donkeys will vanish from the African continent by 2023. We must accelerate our action—we must ban the trade of donkey skins, crack down on smuggling, and protect the donkeys." - Brooke USA. Please petition Amazo...

Equine parasite research.

November 19, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Research: Keating, DL, Lehman, JS, Burk, SV (2021). Salivary Cortisol, Equine Characteristics, and Management Factors Associated With Strongyle-Type Egg Shedding of Ohio Horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, Volume 101, page 103431. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0737080621000617 abstract (not open access). Next week join us in the Spotify Greenroom on Wednesday, November 24, 6pm (GMT)/12pm CST. We'll be discussing the Donkey Hide Crisis as The Brooke USA and Th...

Domestic foal weaning and the need for re-thinking breeding practices.

November 12, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Research:  Henry, S., Sigurjónsdóttir, H., Klapper, A., Joubert, J., Montier, G. and Hausberger, M. (2020) ‘Domestic Foal Weaning: Need for Re-Thinking Breeding Practices?’, Animals. MDPI AG, 10(2), p. 361. doi: 10.3390/ani10020361. Open Access: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/2/361/htm Claire NEVEUX - Marianne VIDAMENT (05.03.2019). Management of the young horse in the key periods of his life. Open Access: https://equipedia.ifce.fr/fileadmin/bibliotheque/7.Technical_information/Manage...

Lightening Presentations on Thoroughbred Racing Starts and Bridle/Halter (Head Collar) Comfort. ISES 2021

November 05, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Presentations: Does the start of flat races influence racehorse race performance? I.Wells and J. Williams. ISES 2021 Effects of bitted vs. bitless bridles on horses' behaviour and eye temperature: preliminary findings. Linda Greening. ISES 2021 Getting a grip: a potential rider impact. Professor Hayley Randle. ISES 2021. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

ISES 2021 Conference Favorites!

October 30, 2021 00:03 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Nancy picks Prof Mike Mendl’s Clever Hans Presentation on Animal (Equine) emotion and decision making; an integrative framework. Kate chose The effect of wearing a headcollar or bridle on the scoring of horses (Equus caballus) using the Horse Grimace Scale. By Amanda Gates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Time Budgets of Horses. What they may reveal...

October 22, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Research Reference: Kelemen, Z., Grimm, H., Vogl, C., Long, M., Cavalleri, J. M. V., Auer, U. and Jenner, F. (2021) ‘Equine Activity Time Budgets: The Effect of Housing and Management Conditions on Geriatric Horses and Horses with Chronic Orthopaedic Disease’, Animals. MDPI AG, 11(7), p. 1867. doi: 10.3390/ani11071867. https://www.mdpi.com/1160804 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Our listeners joining in the conversation about the importance of the One Health initiative.

October 15, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MB

Research Reference: Horses as a crucial part of One Health. See last week's reference as it is Open Access. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

One Health with Horses, Humans and the Environment.

October 08, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MB

Lönker, N. S., Fechner, K. and Abd El Wahed, A. (2020) ‘Horses as a Crucial Part of One Health’, Veterinary Sciences. MDPI AG, Volume 7, (1) pp. 28-45.  Link: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/7/1/28/htm (Open Access). Next week, 13 October, join us in the Spotify Green Room to give us your thoughts on this paper. We're happy to have you join in the discussion! Room Name: One Health-Equine --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Nutrition and Genetics.

October 01, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

Mitchell, Briony (2018). Does Science hold the key to equine nutrition. Equine Health Magazine, Vol 2018 (4). https://doi.org/10.12968/eqhe.2018.41.10 FeedXL 10% Discount for listeners: https://feedxlreferralrock.com/l/1NANCYMCLEA17/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Effects of a physiotherapy intervention on Thoracolumbar posture in horses.

September 24, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

Reference: Shakeshaft, A. & Tabor, G. (2020) The Effect of a Physiotherapy Intervention on Thoracolumbar Posture in Horses. Animals. [Online] 10 (11), 1977. [online].  Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani10111977. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Effect of a half pad on saddle pressure distribution.

September 17, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

MacKechnie-Guire R, Fisher M, & Pfau, T (2020). Effect of a half pad on pressure distribution in sitting trot and canter beneath a saddle fitted to industry guidelines. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, Vol 96 (1). FeedXL 10% Discount: : https://feedxl.referralrock.com/l/1NANCYMCLEA17/ All referral monies earned go to "The Brooke Action For Working Horses and Donkeys." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

The influence of packaging on palatability and shelf life stability of horse treats.

September 10, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

Research Reference: Francis JM, Perry EB (2021). The Influence of Packaging on Palatability and Shelf Life Stability of Horse Treats. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. (3) 98. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33663712/ FeedXL 10% Discount: : https://feedxl.referralrock.com/l/1NANCYMCLEA17/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

A look at equestrians participating in Para-olympic Dressage.

September 03, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Research Reference: Dashper, Katherine (2010) ‘It's a Form of Freedom’: The experiences of people with disabilities within equestrian sport, Annals of Leisure Research, Vol 13:1-2, pp. 86-101, DOI: 10.1080/11745398.2010.9686839 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Forces exerted on horses using various riding whips (crops).

August 27, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Research: Toma Milan, Pandya Yesha Hitesh,  Dongre Dhaval,  Nizich Michael (2021). Assessing Forces Exerted on Horses Using Varying Riding Crops. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science,  Volume 98, (March issue). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0737080620304329 FeedXL 10% Discount: : https://feedxl.referralrock.com/l/1NANCYMCLEA17/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

A Discussion on the Olympic Pentathlon Equestrian Event.

August 20, 2021 19:14 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Research Reference: McGreevy, P.D.P. & McLean, A.N. (2009). Punishment in horse-training and the concept of ethical equitation Journal of Veterinary Behavior. Volume 4 (5), pp. 193-197. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1558787808001123 FeedXL 10% Discount: : https://feedxl.referralrock.com/l/1NANCYMCLEA17/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Results of an equestrian fitness test.

August 13, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Reference:  Hyttinen, AM, Ahtiainen, JP & Häkkinen, K (2020). Oxygen uptake, heart rate and blood lactate levels in female horseback riders during the obstacle test track, International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, Vol. 20(4), pp. 584-595, DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2020.1764747 FeedXL 10% Discount: : https://feedxl.referralrock.com/l/1NANCYMCLEA17/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Horses and Their Response to Human Speech Patterns.

August 06, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MB

Reference: Lansade, L., Trösch, M., Parias, C., Blanchard, A., Gorosurreta, E., Calandreau, L. (2021). Horses are sensitive to baby talk: pet-directed speech facilitates communication with humans in a pointing task and during grooming. Animal Cognition. Link to paper: https://rdcu.be/csC8V FeedXL Discount: : https://feedxl.referralrock.com/l/1NANCYMCLEA17/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

What's in a warm up routine?

July 30, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MB

Reference:  Chatel, M.M. and Williams, J.M. (2021). What’s in a warm-up? A preliminary investigation of how European dressage riders and show jumpers warm-up their horses for training and at competition. Comparative Exercise Physiology, Vol. 17 (2), pp. 99-108. Link: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jane-Williams-8/publication/346214605_What%27s_in_a_warm-up_A_preliminary_investigation_of_how_European_dressage_riders_and_show_jumpers_warm-up_their_horses_for_training_and_at_competition...

Equine Nutrition: Over use of supplements.

July 23, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Reference:  Carrie J. Finno, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM (2020). Veterinary Pet Supplements and Nutraceuticals. Nutrition Today Vol 5 (2), pp.97-101. Davis Equine Services: https://www.davisequine.ca/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Horse Welfare and Bridle Fit.

July 16, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Reference Resources: https://trainermagazine.com/north-american-trainer-articles/on-the-bridle-scientific-research-uncovers-the-performance-advantages-of-reducing-bridle-pressure-which-type-of-bridle-works-best-for-which-type-of-horse/2021/2/24 https://equitationscience.com/equitation/position-statement-on-restrictive-nosebands FeedXL Discount: https://feedxl.referralrock.com/l/1NANCYMCLEA17/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

How to keep horse sports ethical.

July 09, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Resources: Campbell, M. L. H. (2021) ‘An Ethical Framework for the Use of Horses in Competitive Sport: Theory and Function’, Animals. MDPI AG, 11(6), p. 1725.  Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y8ll5Fkudk Next week join the Spotify Greenroom for Horse Welfare. Kate and Nancy will both be there and encourage listeners to join in the conversation! https://www.spotify.com/us/greenroom/     Sign up and log in to the Horse Welfare room. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters....

Fitbits for Horses!

July 02, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB

Research: Kline, KE, and Moorman, VJ (2020). Evaluation of a Commercial Activity Monitor for Determining Step Counts in Horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, Vol 95. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0737080620303634?via%3Dihub --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Bedding and How it can Improve Your Horse's Performance.

June 25, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Resource Reference: https://horsesandpeople.com.au/can-bedding-improve-your-horses-performance/ This article is a wonderful "easy read" literature review that references 16 evidence based peer reviewed research papers.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Thermoregulation in cold weather.

June 18, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Research Reference: C.M. Mejdell, K.E. Bøe, G.H. Jørgensen (2020). Caring for the horse in a cold climate—reviewing principles for thermoregulation and horse preferences. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Volume 231. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159120301593 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Horses and Summer Heat.

June 11, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Janczarek, I., Stachurska, A., Wilk, I., Wiśniewska, A., Różańska-Boczula, M., Kaczmarek, B., Łuszczyński, J. and Kędzierski, W., 2021. Horse Preferences for Insolation, Shade or Mist Curtain in the Paddock under Heat Conditions: Cardiac and Behavioural Response Analysis. Animals, [online] 11(4), p.933. Available at: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/4/933 FeedXL Link (10% off): feedxl.referralrock.com/l/1NANCYMCLEA17/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/na...

How to provide a good life for horses.

June 04, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

References: Nat Waran's presentation for World Horse Welfare: How to provide a good life for horses; Friends. Forage and Freedom! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH-HgekkGxQ Additional Presenters: Sam York, Coach and 3 day event rider/Rae Andrews, World Horse Welfare Field Officer. FeedXL Discount Link (10% off) https://feedxl.referralrock.com/l/1NANCYMCLEA17/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Effects of Transport Conditions on Horse Behaviour and Physiology

May 28, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

References:  Padalino, B. and Raidal, S. L. (2020) ‘Effects of Transport Conditions on Behavioural and Physiological Responses of Horses’, Animals. MDPI AG, 10(1), p. 160-178. Link: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/1/160/htm FeedXL Link for 10% off: https://feedxl.referralrock.com/l/1NANCYMCLEA26/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Horse owners and trainers make important contributions toward equine research.

May 21, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Research References: Fenner, K., Dashper, K., Wilkins, C., Serpell, J., McLean, A., Wilson, B. and McGreevy, P. (2020) ‘Building Bridges between Theory and Practice: How Citizen Science Can Bring Equine Researchers and Practitioners Together’, Animals. MDPI AG, 10(9), p. 1644. Link: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/9/1644/htm https://www.e-barq.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

The 10 Principles of Learning Theory in Equitation Science (Part 2).

May 14, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

References: www.equitationscience.com For free poster downloads and more information: www.horsewelfare.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

The 10 Principles of Learning Theory in Equitation. (Part 1)

May 07, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Resources and References: www.equitationscience.com McGreevy P., McLean, A. (2007). Roles of learning theory and ethology in equitation. Journal of Veterinary Behaviour, 2, pp. 108-118. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Bonus Episode

May 02, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MB

This bonus episode answers a listeners question on "What makes for a good research paper ?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

The Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE)

April 30, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Research resource: Dyson, S., Thomson, K., Quiney, L., Bondi, A. and Ellis, A.D. (2020). Can veterinarians reliably apply a whole horse ridden ethogram to differentiate nonlame and lame horses based on live horse assessment of behaviour? Equine Veterinary Education 32, (10) pp. 112-120. (Not an open source article.) Link to the "Horses and People" article which lists the ethogram: https://horsesandpeople.com.au/ridden-horse-ethogram-helps-identify-pain/ --- Support this podcast: https:/...

Tacking Up a Horse: Being a pain or in pain ?

April 23, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Link to presentation by Sue Dyson, DVM and Adam Cummins, Mgr of Penny Farms Centre (World Horse Welfare). Hosted by Roly Owers, Chief Executive of World Horse Welfare. https://youtu.be/3c_koj8cSxA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Hoof Wall Separation Disease and The Connemara Pony.

April 16, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Research Resource: Ramsey, S. (2019). Hoof Wall Separation Disease: Animal Welfare and Ethical Risk to the Irish Connemara Pony. Southern Institute of Technology, Technical Report. Open Source. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Sensory Abilities of Horses and Their Importance for Equitation Science.

April 09, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Rørvang MV, Nielsen BL and McLean AN (2020) Sensory Abilities of Horses and Their Importance for Equitation Science. Front. Vet. Sci. 7:633. Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.00633/full?&utm_source=Email_to_authors_&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=T1_11.5e1_author&utm_campaign=Email_publication&field&journalName=Frontiers_in_Veterinary_Science&id=561737&fbclid=IwAR2LtOmCPdrZ (Open Source)  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-m...

Interview with Carole Johnston about Neuro Tech Wearables

April 02, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Request a talk/consultation with Carole at [email protected] Research on balance and the brain:  Surgent OJ, Dadalko OI, Pickett KA, Travers BG (2019). Balance and the brain: A review of structural brain correlates of postural balance and balance training in humans. Gait Posture. Jun;71 pp. 245-252. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31082657/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Neural Technology for Equestrians

March 26, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Research: Elmeua González M, Šarabon N (2020) Muscle modes of the equestrian rider at walk, rising trot and canter. PLoS ONE 15(8).  https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0237727. Venkatraman, A., Edlow, B. L., & Immordino-Yang, M. H. (2017). The Brainstem in Emotion: A Review. Frontiers in neuroanatomy, 11, 15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnana.2017.00015 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5343067/ Dhaliwal, M.S., Henson, Dayon. EFFECT OF A DERMATOME NEUROPOINT ACTIVATING SOCKS ON...

Choosing Good Quality Hay by Appearance, Smell and Touch.

March 19, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Resources: Julliand, S., Dacremont, C., Omphalius, C., Villot, C. and Julliand, C. (2019). Association between nutritional values of hays fed to horses and sensory properties as perceived by human sight, touch and smell. Animal, Vol 13 (9), pp. 1834-1832. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Tendon Injuries and Rehabilitation

March 12, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Research Resources: Gillis, C. (1997) Rehabilitation of tendon and ligament injuries. Proc. Am. Ass. equine Practnrs. 43, 306‐ 309. Pugliese BR, Brisbois AL, Size KJ, et al (2021). Biomechanical and wearability testing of novel legwear for variably limiting extension of the metacarpophalangeal joint of horses. Am J Vet Res; (82). H.H.F. Buchner, H.H.C.M. Savelberg, H.C. Schamhardt, H.W. Merkens & A. Barneveld (1994) Kinematics of treadmill versus overground locomotion in horses, Veterinar...

A new study (2021) reveals....."Are you brave in the saddle? If not, you risk being belittled and excluded."

March 05, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

Link to the open source research: McVey, Rosalie Jones. (2021). An Ethnographic Account of the British Equestrian Virtue of Bravery, and Its Implications for Equine Welfare. Animals, Vol, 11, 188.  https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11010188 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support