Conversations in Equine Science

Nancy McLean
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 horse owners, trainers and enthusiasts. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

  1. 12 NOV

    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=Xla9VAal6ilL85sm --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

    27 min

  2. 15 OCT

    Craniosacral Therapy for Horses

    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. Brno 2017, 86, 75–84. https://actavet.vfu.cz/media/pdf/actavet_2017086010075.pdf Article Link: https://www.equinecraniosacral.com/articles/hands-on-light-touch.pdf --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

    33 min

  3. 19 SEPT

    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 Reference/Link: White, J.; Sims, R. Improving Equine Welfare through Human Habit Formation. Animals 2021, 11, 2156. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11082156 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

    22 min

  4. 27 AUG

    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 Evans, Heather Cameron-Whytock, Carrie Ijichi, Whoa, No-Go: Evidence consistent with model-based strategy use in horses during an inhibitory task, Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Volume 277, 106339, SSN 0168-1591, Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159124001874?via%3Dihub Press Releases: https://phys.org/news/2024-08-horses-intelligent-previously-thought.html https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/aug/12/horses-can-plan-ahead-and-think-strategically-scientists-find --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

    21 min

  5. 14 AUG

    Can ponies distinguish human facial expressions?

    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, Yuliia Sudarenko, and Abigail J. Hodder. 2022. "Can Ponies (Equus Caballus) Distinguish Human Facial Expressions?" Animals 12, no. 18: 2331. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/18/2331 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

    25 min

  6. 3 AUG

    The effects of cortisol on equine bone health.

    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, Mackie EJ, Armour F, Yamada S, Zahra P, et al. Differences in bone turnover markers and injury risks between local and international horses: A Victorian Spring Racing Carnival study. Equine Vet J. 2024.  https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14098 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

    28 min

  7. 25 JUL

    A review of 30 years of equine bone research and what we now know about making bones stronger..

    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 Stronger: Implications for Horses and Humans" Animals 13, no. 5: 789.  https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/5/789 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

    29 min

  8. 13 JUL

    The science and benefits of training young horses.

    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 some evidence based research that hopefully will help Nikki in her training decisions. Research Reference/Link: Logan, Alyssa A., and Brian D. Nielsen. 2021. "Training Young Horses: The Science behind the Benefits" Animals 11, no. 2: 463. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/2/463 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

    30 min
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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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

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