Conversations in Equine Science

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

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
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A Discussion on the Olympic Pentathlon Equestrian Event.

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
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Results of an equestrian fitness test.

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
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Horses and Their Response to Human Speech Patterns.

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
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What’s in a warm up routine?

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/links/6028ea49299bf1cc26c42987/Whats-in-a-warm-up-A-preliminary-investigation-of-how-European-dressage-riders-and-show-jumpers-warm-up-their-horses-for-training-and-at-competition.pdf
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Equine Nutrition: Over use of supplements.

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/

Horse Welfare and Bridle Fit.

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
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How to keep horse sports ethical.

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!
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Fitbits for Horses!

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

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

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.