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Emma Davies is a Senior Lecturer (Rider Performance) at Hartbury University about Rider Sleep.
Dr David Marlin and Emma discuss rider performance and the important role of sleep!
Discussing previous studies and development of studies for ridersSafety - are you considering the safety aspect of getting enough sleepPerformance - how does sleep decrease and improve performance?Decision-making - sleep can greatly affect this.Emotions escalated by lack of sleep - how can your body portray these and influence you and your horseHow and why does our equine sport (and lifestyle) create more challenges for a good night's sleep?What is a 'good night's sleep'?What can you do to improve your sleep?
Emma is one of our awesome Animalweb Experts!
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Watch Emma's other info on the website here:
Webinar – Coping with your horse’s injury: guilt, grief and rehab by Emma Davies and Dr Gillian TaborWebinar – Stats – Emma Davies
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Dr Gillian Tabor talks to Nikki Routledge, who is a fellow animal musculoskeletal practitioner but not a physio this time! 
Nikki holds an MSc in Animal Manipulation and a Master's in Veterinary Chiropractic. They discuss the history of McTimoney Chiropractic, how she trained, how she works and how to get into the profession.
 
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In this fasinating chat between two animal physiotherapists, Dr Gillian Tabor and Canine physio Tom Daly, discuss the many similarities and differences in treating horses and dogs.
Tom discusses his passion for helping dogs, the powers of water therapy for dogs
In a typical day, Tom would treat dogs that have:
Joint issues - such as arthritis, hip or elbow displacerCruciate issues in need of supportNeurological - inc discs and back issues
With osteoporosis - how can a physio help make a dog more comfortable in their day-to-day lives? Tom explains some of the signs and behaviours to look for which may indicate that your dog is suffering from painful joints.
How does a cruciate issue affect your dog? It is a very common issue that Tom helps many dogs with; these can be caused by chasing squirrels and damage caused by chasing fastballs! Do you use a chuck-it-ball throw?! You may reconsider after listening to the damage they can cause to your dog's cruciate ligaments!
Water treadmills vs treadmills - why are they so useful and helpful in recuperating dogs? And when would a physio use them?
What can you do to help your dog's joints and body? There are some very simple and easy suggestions!
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In a departure from the previous themes of injury, treatment and rehabilitation, Dr Gillian Tabor speaks to Marianne Davies about her research paper ‘Can’t jump, won’t jump.
The conversation covers topics such as ecological dynamics, complexity theory, the constraints-led approach and solving movement puzzles and how this applies to horses. The names and definitions of the theory may not be familiar but the underlying understanding of a holistic view of an amazing biological system – the horse – will be recognisable! Marianne is currently doing a part-time PhD in Skill Acquisition in Equine Sports based at Sheffield Hallam University. Marianne’s coaching experience includes more than 25 years of working in sports, academic and corporate environments. She is a coach developer, coach educator, assessor, IQA and national trainer. She is currently working as a Senior Coach Developer for UK Coaching.
 
Link to paper - Can’t jump, won’t jump: Affordances of the horse-rider dyad underpin skill adaptation in showjumping using a constraints-led approach
Davies, M., Stone, J.A., Davids, K., Williams, J. and O’Sullivan, M., 2023. Can’t jump, won’t jump: Affordances of the horse-rider dyad underpin skill adaptation in showjumping using a constraints-led approach. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 18(4), pp.1313-1319.

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Tracy Bye interview - The pressures under bitless bridles
Dr Gillian Tabor interviewed Tracy Bye, a lecturer in animal science at the Royal Agricultural Society. Tracy researched and co-authored a paper called Noseband and poll pressures underneath bitted and bitless bridles and the effects on equine locomotion. The paper is about pressures under bitted and bitless bridles. Tracy talks through the rationale for the study, how it was conducted and the conclusions drawn from their results. 
 
Here is a link to Tracy's Paper - LINK
Robinson, N. and Bye, T.L., 2021. Noseband and poll pressures underneath bitted and bitless bridles and the effects on equine locomotion. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 44, pp.18-24.
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Please listen back to Emma Busk's podcast where Emma mentions this study and for further info about bitting and bridles.
Emma Busk has a webinar booked for Tues 23rd April @ 7pm - Find out more here.
Emma Busk is an independent bit & bridle fitter and the newest member to our team of experts, Emma is starting strong with this webinar on – Equine cranial/facial anatomy and bridle fitting
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Emma Busk interview – independent bit & bridle fitter
Dr Gillian Tabor interviews Animalweb’s newest expert – Emma Busk a highly-qualified, LANTRA-accredited independent bit & bridle fitter.
Gillian learns about Emma and her work, they go on to discuss:

Why is getting bridle and bit fitting important?What areas can an owner check?If an owner wants to get their horse’s bridle/bit fitted what are your recommendations for finding a suitably qualified person to do this?What happens during a session?What is the biggest myth you would like to dispel?!The myths of bitted v bitless
Emma has a webinar booked for Tues 23rd April @ 7pm - Find out more here.
Emma Busk is an independent bit & bridle fitter and the newest member to our team of experts, Emma is starting strong with this webinar on – Equine cranial/facial anatomy and bridle fitting
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