Conversations in Equine Science

Anzulewicz, A.; Fenner, K.; Hyde, M.; Heald, S.; Burattini, B.; Romness, N.; McKenzie, J.; Wilson, B.; McGreevy, P. (2021). The Impact of the Sex of Handlers and Riders on the Reported Social Confidence, Compliance and Touch Sensitivity of Horses in Their Care. Animals 11, 130. https://www.e-barq.org/e-barq-research
For information on the Equine Behavior and Assessment Research Questionnaire (E-BARQ) go to www.kandooequine.com

Research Papers:
Murray, R., Guire, R., Fisher, M., Fairfax, V. (2013). Girth pressure measurements reveal high peak pressures that can be avoided using an alternative girth design that also results in increased limb protraction and flexion in the swing phase. The Veterinary Journal 198. pp. 92-97.
Millares-Ramirez, E, Le Juene, S. (2019). Girthiness: A Retrospective Study of 37 Horses (2004-2016). Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 79. pp. 100-104.
van Iwaarden, A, Stubbs, NC, Clayton, HM (2012). Anatomy of the Equine M. Cutaneus Trunci in Relation to the Position of the Saddle and Girth. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 32. pp 519-524.

Research Paper:
Mott R.O., Hawthorne S.J., & McBride S.D. (2020). Blink rate as a measure of stress and attention in the domestic horse (Equus caballus). Scientific Reports (10). pp. 1-8.
Open source link:
www.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-78386-z

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Reference:
Mott, R. O., Hawthorne, S.J., McBride S.D. (2020). Blink rate as a measure of stress and attention in the domestic horse (Equus callabus). Scientific Reports, 10.
Open source link:
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-78386-z

Research Reference:
McKeever, K.H. (2016) Exercising and rehabilitation of the older horse. Vet Clin Equine (32) pp. 317–332
Book Reference:
https://www.amazon.com/Horse-Blankets-Coolers-Sheets-proper-ebook/dp/B00PYSTEJQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Horse+Blankets+by+Nancy+McLean&qid=1608259625&s=digital-text&sr=1-1
McLean, Nancy (2014). Horse Blankets, Coolers and Sheets...a Guide for Safe and Proper Use. (Amazon Kindle)

Reference Resources:
Winfield, J., Williams, J., and Dixon, M. (2013). The use of reflective practice to support mentoring of elite equestrian coaches. International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring Vol. 11, No. 1, February 2013 pp. 162-179.
Equilab App in the App Store.
Lisa Ashton on Facebook @ "Coffee for Horse Lovers".

Reference Resource:
H. M. CLAYTON, S. DYSON, P. HARRIS and A. BONDI (2015), "Horses, Saddles and Riders: Applying The Science." Equine Veterinary Education, 27 (9) pp. 447-452.
doi: 10.1111/eve.12407.
www.saddleresearchtrust.com
Joyce Harman, DVM (2004). The Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book. Trafalgar Square Publishing, North Pomfret, Vermont, USA.

Reference Resources:
Schlote, Sarah. (2019) Security in Connection and Co-regulation: Safeguarding the Horse from Traumatic Re-enactments in EQUUSOMA.
Therapy Centers:
rideonstl.org
https://festinalente.ie/

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