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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 ho...
The core of the equine brain’s emotional center, Nancy describes how the neurological processes of the limbic system take place. She also hi...
This is a continuation of our study on Equine Neurology and Ethical Horse Training and Management.
In this episode Nancy McLean explores Dr. Stephen Peters' book Horse Brain Science, comparing human and equine brain anatomy and function. S...
This episode introduces equine neurobiology through the work of Dr. Stephen Peters, explaining core concepts like neurons, neurotransmitters...
In this episode Nancy talks about using a grinder for hoof trimming. Ida Hammer teaches online and in person Hoofcare classes. Check her web...
This episode reviews a 2019 study where 23 horses were trained to use symbols to indicate whether they wanted a blanket put on, left on, or...
In this episode Nancy McLean checks into recent equine herpes cases and focuses on new research linking corticosteroid (triamcinolone) joint...
This episode breaks down the current EHV-1 (EHM) outbreak in the U.S., covering clinical signs, transmission, and incubation periods. Listen...
Hosts Nancy McLean and Kate Acton discuss a 2025 study on how owner–veterinarian interactions affect recognition and management of pai...
Nancy and Kate conclude their discussion on the current research and the Flying Lead Change book by Kelly Wendorf. Sign up for the Kelly Wen...
Nancy and Kate discuss identifying and measuring the emotional states of horses. Link to research: https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaf033 Book...
In this episode of Conversations in Equine Science, Kate and Nancy explore a compelling research paper titled "Retirement Risk Factors, Exer...
Kate Acton (from Ireland) and Nancy McLean (from the USA) discuss equine research projects and studies to help bridge the gap between the sc...
This episode Kate and Nancy discuss a scoping review of 46 research papers on the effects of horseshoe type on equine gait. Open Access Rese...
This week Kate and Nancy discuss rider back pain and it's association with 3 different stirrup lengths and 2 rider positions. Research Refer...
This week Nancy and Kate discuss the new movie produced by Sue Dyson. Watch the movie at the link below. https://youtu.be/3ulkLHqHZ3g?si=Xla...
Nancy and Kate discuss a research paper on adjusting human craniosacral therapy to horses. Reference: Kanik, W.; Augustyn, J.; Tombarkiewicz...
This week Kate and Nancy discuss the habit loop of cue-routine-reward and the benefits that horses derive from its formation. Research Refer...
This week Nancy and Kate discuss a just published research paper on the complex cognitive abilities of horses. Research Reference: Louise Ev...
This week Nancy and Kate discuss this 2022 paper that demonstrates ponies are able to distinguish between facial expressions presented by a...
In this episode Kater and Nancy discuss a recently published paper correlating consistent high cortisol levels in horses with lower osteocal...
This week Kate and Nancy review past research on Equine bone management. Research Reference/Link: Nielsen, Brian D. 2023. "A Review of Three...
This episode we are joined by Nikki, a listener with a research request. Nikki owns a 2 year old filly that she wants to work with now, in l...
This week Nancy talks about Lis Hartel's equestrian challenges and accomplishments. Lis was the first woman to earn a medal in the Equestria...
This week Kate and Nancy discuss how important sleep is in equestrian performance and safety. References: Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, MD (202...
This week Nancy and Kate respond to a listener's email about limiting rider injuries and accidents by staying physically fit through diet an...
This week Nancy and Kate discuss the results of a 2024 study on the effectiveness of Kinesiology tape on horses to reduce pain. Research ref...
This week Nancy continues with the story of Lexington and his stallion career, the effects of the civil war and how his skeleton made the jo...
This week Nancy goes back in history to talk about the antebellum era of racing and the impact the horse Lexington had on the nation during...
In this episode Nancy and Kate discuss a 2023 paper on equine genomics and behavior traits. Research reference/link: Holtby, A.R., Hall, T.J...
Today's episode is about the variability of the Equine Gut Biome. Christine Sanchez has been researching the importance of biome health in a...
This week Kate and Nancy revisit the Donkey Skin Trade (ejiao) crisis and the African Union Ban of February 2024. Research Reference/Link: S...
This episode Nancy and Kate interview Scott Cieslar owner of MadBarn. Madbarn is a nutrition, and supplement company that also fuels equine...
This week Kate and Nancy discuss using smartphone apps to help in the recognition of emotions and pain in horses. Research Reference/Link Co...
Nancy and Kate talk about Dr. Manfredi's equine metabolic research at Michigan State University. Reference/Link to article: Manfredi, J. (20...
This 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 relat...
This episode Kate and Nancy discuss a listeners' recently published research. This research is a 2024 update to our past episodes on Equine...
This week Nancy and Kate discuss a listeners' email request via a recently published paper on the effects of weather on pastured horses. Res...
Kate and Nancy discuss using the EBPI to manage osteoarthritis in horses. References and Link: Howard DL, Lancaster B, de Grauw J. Developme...
Nancy 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 welfa...
Nancy and Kate review their favorite episodes and then reveal the favorite episodes of the listeners. Welcome Everyone to 2024 - Season 5
Kate and Nancy discuss their recently published research paper on the preliminary results of their Conversations in Equine Science listener...
This week Nancy and Kate discuss how horses are once again helping humans navigate the new frontier of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Researc...
This week Nancy discusses two peer reviewed papers on how to assess arena surface safety and usefulness. Research References and Links: Holt...
This week Nancy gives a summary of her results with replicating the hind-end massage study using her own horses. Research Reference/Link: Ma...
This week Kate and Nancy discuss the recently published paper questioning the protests and disagreements that occurred at this years (2023)...
This week Nancy discusses a research paper comparing pressures/forces in bareback riding with riding in a well fitted conventional saddle. R...
This 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 p...
This episode Kate and Nancy discuss a paper revealing updated research on the requirements of horses using the 5 domains model. This is a fo...
This week Nancy and Kate discuss welfare issues in equestrian sports and leisure riding. Research Reference/Link: Furtado, T.; Preshaw, L.;...