Conversations in Equine Science

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!
https://www.spotify.com/us/greenroom/ Sign up and log in to the Horse Welfare room.

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.

Thermoregulation in cold weather.

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

Horses and Summer Heat.

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
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How to provide a good life for horses.

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.
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Effects of Transport Conditions on Horse Behaviour and Physiology

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
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Horse owners and trainers make important contributions toward equine research.

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

References:
www.equitationscience.com
For free poster downloads and more information:
www.horsewelfare.com

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

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.