Get Back On: The Neuroscience of Remounting After a Fall
In this episode Nancy McLean explores a listener question about whether to remount after a fall, using Dr. Stephen Peters' research and a re...
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Conversations in Equine Science
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...
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The Equine Limbic System
This episode explores the equine limbic system and how horse owners, trainers and riders can enhance equine learning.
Horse Brain Science - Part 3
This is a continuation of our study on Equine Neurology and Ethical Horse Training and Management.
Inside the Horse Brain: How Equine Minds Think, Feel, and React
In this episode Nancy McLean explores Dr. Stephen Peters' book Horse Brain Science, comparing human and equine brain anatomy and function. S...
Horse Brain Science: Rethinking Training with Neuroscience
This episode introduces equine neurobiology through the work of Dr. Stephen Peters, explaining core concepts like neurons, neurotransmitters...
Equine Hoof Trim Research
In this episode Nancy talks about using a grinder for hoof trimming. Ida Hammer teaches online and in person Hoofcare classes. Check her web...
Trust the Horse: Study Shows Horses Decide When to Wear Blankets
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...
Steroids and Insulin: The Hidden Trigger of Catastrophic Laminitis
In this episode Nancy McLean checks into recent equine herpes cases and focuses on new research linking corticosteroid (triamcinolone) joint...
EHV-1 Outbreak Explained: Symptoms, Risks, and What Horse Owners Should Do
This episode breaks down the current EHV-1 (EHM) outbreak in the U.S., covering clinical signs, transmission, and incubation periods. Listen...
Knowing When to Let Go: Owners, Vets, and Pain in Aging Horses
Hosts Nancy McLean and Kate Acton discuss a 2025 study on how owner–veterinarian interactions affect recognition and management of pai...
Episode 201 Part 2 of Identifying Effective States of Horses
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...
Identifying affective states of horses.
Nancy and Kate discuss identifying and measuring the emotional states of horses. Link to research: https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaf033 Book...
Unlocking the Secrets of Sarcopenia in Senior Horses
In this episode of Conversations in Equine Science, Kate and Nancy explore a compelling research paper titled "Retirement Risk Factors, Exer...
Equine research on icing the laminitic hoof.
Kate Acton (from Ireland) and Nancy McLean (from the USA) discuss equine research projects and studies to help bridge the gap between the sc...
Horseshoe effects on equine gait.
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...
Equestrian Back pain and Stirrup Length Associations
This week Kate and Nancy discuss rider back pain and it's association with 3 different stirrup lengths and 2 rider positions. Research Refer...
Horses and the science of harmony.
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...
Craniosacral Therapy for Horses
Nancy and Kate discuss a research paper on adjusting human craniosacral therapy to horses. Reference: Kanik, W.; Augustyn, J.; Tombarkiewicz...
The Benefits of Human Habits on Equine Welfare
This week Kate and Nancy discuss the habit loop of cue-routine-reward and the benefits that horses derive from its formation. Research Refer...
Can horses think ahead and plan strategically?
This week Nancy and Kate discuss a just published research paper on the complex cognitive abilities of horses. Research Reference: Louise Ev...
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