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.
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In this episode Nancy talks about using a grinder for hoof trimming. Ida Hammer teaches online and in person Hoofcare classes. Check her website out at www.mackinawdells2.com
Trust the Horse: Study Shows Horses Decide When to Wear Blankets (00:28:40)
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 removed. Researchers tested horse choices across a range of ...
Steroids and Insulin: The Hidden Trigger of Catastrophic Laminitis (00:15:04)
In this episode Nancy McLean checks into recent equine herpes cases and focuses on new research linking corticosteroid (triamcinolone) joint injections to insulin spikes and severe laminitis. They rev...
EHV-1 Outbreak Explained: Symptoms, Risks, and What Horse Owners Should Do (00:16:25)
This episode breaks down the current EHV-1 (EHM) outbreak in the U.S., covering clinical signs, transmission, and incubation periods.
Listeners will learn about vaccine limitations, why quarantine and...
Knowing When to Let Go: Owners, Vets, and Pain in Aging Horses (00:31:51)
Hosts Nancy McLean and Kate Acton discuss a 2025 study on how owner–veterinarian interactions affect recognition and management of pain in horses, using owners’ stories and vets’ perspectives to highl...
Episode 201 Part 2 of Identifying Effective States of Horses (00:23:51)
Nancy and Kate conclude their discussion on the current research and the Flying Lead Change book by Kelly Wendorf.
Sign up for the Kelly Wendorf clinic at the InStride episode page link.
Identifying affective states of horses. (00:22:17)
Nancy and Kate discuss identifying and measuring the emotional states of horses.
Link to research: https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaf033
Book by Kelly Wendorf: Flying Lead Change.
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Unlocking the Secrets of Sarcopenia in Senior Horses (00:30:44)
In this episode of Conversations in Equine Science, Kate and Nancy explore a compelling research paper titled "Retirement Risk Factors, Exercise Management, and Muscle Mass in U.S. Senior Horses" by E...
Equine research on icing the laminitic hoof. (00:07:57)
Horseshoe effects on equine gait. (00:35:14)
This episode Kate and Nancy discuss a scoping review of 46 research papers on the effects of horseshoe type on equine gait.
Open Access Research Reference/Link:
Aoun, R., Takawira, C., & Lopez, M. J....
Equestrian Back pain and Stirrup Length Associations (00:31:48)
This week Kate and Nancy discuss rider back pain and it's association with 3 different stirrup lengths and 2 rider positions.
Research Reference:
Keener, Michaela M.1; Critchley, Meghan L.1; Layer,...
Horses and the science of harmony. (00:26:46)
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=Xla9VAal6ilL85sm
Craniosacral Therapy for Horses (00:32:47)
Nancy and Kate discuss a research paper on adjusting human craniosacral therapy to horses.
Reference: Kanik, W.; Augustyn, J.; Tombarkiewicz, B. Adapting Craniosacral Therapy to Treat Horses. Acta Vet...
The Benefits of Human Habits on Equine Welfare (00:21:46)
This week Kate and Nancy discuss the habit loop of cue-routine-reward and the benefits that horses derive from its formation.
Research Reference/Link:
White, J.; Sims, R. Improving Equine Welfare thro...
Can horses think ahead and plan strategically? (00:21:10)
This week Nancy and Kate discuss a just published research paper on the complex cognitive abilities of horses.
Research Reference:
Louise Evans, Heather Cameron-Whytock, Carrie Ijichi,
Whoa, No-Go: E...
Can ponies distinguish human facial expressions? (00:25:11)
This week Nancy and Kate discuss this 2022 paper that demonstrates ponies are able to distinguish between facial expressions presented by a live human.
Research Reference/Link:
Merkies, Katrina, Yulii...
The effects of cortisol on equine bone health. (00:27:45)
In this episode Kater and Nancy discuss a recently published paper correlating consistent high cortisol levels in horses with lower osteocalcinin levels.
Research Reference/Link:
Ayodele BA, Pagel CN...
A review of 30 years of equine bone research and what we now know about making bones stronger.. (00:28:40)
This week Kate and Nancy review past research on Equine bone management.
Research Reference/Link:
Nielsen, Brian D. 2023. "A Review of Three Decades of Research Dedicated to Making Equine Bones Stro...
The science and benefits of training young horses. (00:29:33)
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 lieu, of waiting until her 4th/5th year. Nancy and Kate found...
Women and Horses (00:13:25)
This week Nancy talks about Lis Hartel's equestrian challenges and accomplishments. Lis was the first woman to earn a medal in the Equestrian Olympics.
Link to the schedule for the 2024 Equestrian O...
Sleep and it’s role in peak performance. (00:26:06)
This week Kate and Nancy discuss how important sleep is in equestrian performance and safety.
References:
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, MD (2024). Sleep can give athletes an edge over competitors − but f...
Fitness and Nutrition for Equestrians. (00:37:15)
This week Nancy and Kate respond to a listener's email about limiting rider injuries and accidents by staying physically fit through diet and exercise protocols.
Research References:
Best, Russ, Jane ...
Is Kinesiology Tape Effective? (00:28:14)
This week Nancy and Kate discuss the results of a 2024 study on the effectiveness of Kinesiology tape on horses to reduce pain.
Research reference:
Melissa R. King, Hope Pavsek, Katherine L. Ellis, ...
Lexington; Sire of Sires (Part 2) (00:25:04)
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 journey back to his birthplace of Kentucky 160 years after his...
Lexington...Sires of Sires (00:25:03)
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 the turbulent pre-civil war days.
Research References/Links:...
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