Podcasts about equine welfare

In the latest episode of The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast, I am joined by Olivia Kelly (Towers) @towers432, who shares her incredible story of being a successful professional Grand Prix Dressage Rider to finding the world of horsemanship and biomechanics. In this episode, we discuss:   How her career as a Grand Prix dressage rider has evolved over the years leading her to find horsemanship thanks to two special but difficult horses - FJ and Wilf. The conflict she experienced whilst navigating top dressage competition and learning horsemanship. Her drastic mindset shift thanks to self-development. A huge turning point - that lead to a mental breakdown and agoraphobia and how she overcame it. Becoming a mum and how that influenced her as a person and a rider. Mum guilt and how it affects her Changes she'd like to see in equestrian sports What she's studying now and her personal horse goals going forwards Plus so much more!

If you've been following Shelby Dennis (aka Milestone Equestrian / @sdeques on social media), you know she doesn't shy away from the hard conversations. She's a passionate advocate for horse welfare, uncovering the harsh realities of the horse industry, and pushing for real change. Shelby is a professional horse trainer and equine behavior consultant with over 24 years of experience across multiple disciplines—including Arabian showing, hunter/jumpers, dressage, and even racehorses. She's also taken her education seriously, working toward her Certificate of Equine Science and earning her Equine Behavior Consultant certification through IAABC. Her approach to training has evolved massively over the years, moving away from traditional punishment-based methods toward a more ethical, science-backed way of working with horses. She's an incredible voice in the equestrian space, and I have so much admiration for the work she's doing! In this episode, we dive into:

In this episode of The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast, I'm joined by the incredible Kelly de Geus: an amazing horsewoman known for her ability to train horses the piaffe in a light, soft, willing, biomechanically correct way. Kelly de Geus is a dedicated horse trainer and coach from the Netherlands, who has been captivated by horses for as long as she can remember. For over a decade, Kelly's main focus has been on training horses herself, developing a specialty in teaching horses to piaffe and passage in hand. This is always a result of optimal communication and body use, and never a quick fix or trick. Having trained over 1000 horses in hand, Kelly now primarily focuses on sharing the knowledge she gained by doing so, thereby helping more people (and, in turn, more horses) feel better, improve posture and optimise performance.   I first reached out to Kelly for online lessons years ago after being mesmerised by how light and happy her horses looked in the piaffe. At the time, she didn't have online resources, but she agreed to help me through online lessons and I was blown away by her approach. She taught me that that piaffe is reflection of correct basics, and that there are a sequence of things that need to be in place before the piaffe is possible. Her values in training horses align closely to my own so I am so happy to share her voice with the horse world.   In this episode, we cover: ✨ The true purpose of piaffe as a diagnostic and gymnastic exercise (it's more than just fancy footwork and it's not a ‘circus trick'!) ✨The importance of conncection, communication, & biomechanics ✨ Common mistakes & how to know if your horse is ready to start training the piaffe ✨ The groundwork that sets the foundation for collection ✨ Adjusting her training approach to different horses  ✨The role of positive reinforcement in her training ✨Plus so much more! If you've ever dreamed of training the piaffe, this is THE episode for you!

Mark Costello, Editor of The Irish Field, Ireland's leading equestrian publication has been closely following the major developments in equine welfare, including the fallout from last year's RTÉ Investigates programme that exposed serious welfare concerns at Ireland's only licensed equine abattoir.

If you've ever found yourself questioning what is the most ethical way to train horses, felt like an outsider when it comes to exploring different methods, and/or you're a mum trying to balance horses, life, and kids…then this episode is for you! A while ago, I received a message on Facebook from Chloe Bailey, who had joined the new free Horse Mums FB group. She sent me a Google Doc in response to a question I had posted about how people navigate the use of reinforcements. Her response was so insightful that I knew it had to be shared, so here we are! I sat down with Chloe Bailey, a welfare-concious ‘amateur' horse trainer who has, like many of us, been asking those horse welfare questions and contemplating on how we can best navigate the use of reinforcement types in training.   We spoke about: Chloe's horse journey and how she navigates the use of reinforcements in training What led her to explore positive reinforcement (R+) Overcoming guilt from past training methods and advice for others facing the same struggles Balancing idealism with practicality in training The biggest misconceptions about positive reinforcement (R+) and negative reinforcement (R-) Dealing with a shift in identity after moving away from traditional horse communities Experimenting with longer delays between the click and reward – key insights The future of R+ in the horse world – what changes Chloe hopes to see in the next 5–10 years How becoming a mother has changed her horsemanship The challenges of being a horse mum and human mum – and how she manages them Chloe's latest horsemanship breakthrough Her favourite horse books and resources- including 2 authors that are completely new to me which I'm excited to read Her personal horse goals for the future Plus so much more!  

Life has been full of big changes for me lately, and in this episode, I'm catching you up on everything - both personally and professionally. I'll be sharing how my approach to horsemanship is evolving, unpacking my thoughts on using food rewards, pressure, and the ethical considerations that come with training horses.  I can't wait to share my breakthroughs with you. Plus I have a surprise personal announcement

Norunn Kogstad, a Norwegian psychotherapist and psychiatrist, is the visionary behind Lundehagen, a therapeutic center that blends psychotherapy, equine-assisted therapy, and exceptional horse welfare practices. With decades of experience and a deep passion for human and equine well-being, Norunn has created a sanctuary where healing, connection, and joy thrive. Her unique approach integrates relational therapy and cutting-edge practices that transform lives for both people and horses.In this inspiring conversation, Norunn shares her journey, her philosophy of equine care, and how fostering joy and belonging can heal emotional wounds.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The Foundation of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (Starts at 0:47):Norunn explains what psychotherapy is, its historical evolution, and why horses play such a vital role in this healing process.Joy and Belonging Through Horses (Starts at 15:20):Discover how Norunn's childhood experiences in nature with horses shaped her vision for Lundehagen and inspired her to create a space where clients and horses connect deeply.Relational and Conflict-Focused Therapy (Starts at 28:50):Learn about the therapeutic techniques used at Lundehagen, emphasizing relationships, empathy, and addressing self-defeating patterns.Holistic Horse Welfare Practices (Starts at 45:15):Norunn shares Lundehagen's approach to ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of their horses, including the importance of choice and variety in their daily lives.Creating Joyful Therapy Sessions (Starts at 1:01:10):Hear real-life examples of how equine-assisted therapy fosters joy and resilience in clients, with horses as active participants in the process.The Intersection of Neuroscience and Equine Therapy (Starts at 1:18:40):Explore the science behind how horses respond to humans' subtle signals and the profound impact this has on emotional regulation and healing.Memorable Moments from the Episode:Norunn's reflections on finding belonging in the mountains with her first Icelandic pony (16:40).Insights into the importance of allowing horses to opt out of sessions and how this empowers both horses and clients (46:20).A touching story about a chaotic client finding peace and joy during an equine therapy session (1:02:35).Norunn's discussion on the role of physical conditioning and classical dressage in equine-assisted therapy programs (1:10:15).Contact Norunn Kogstad

What if you could preserve equestrian history while inspiring future industry leaders? In this episode, we chat with Julia Buswald from the NCHA Foundation about their 40-year commitment to supporting the National Cutting Horse Association. From funding youth scholarships like a $100,000 endowment to championing equine welfare and digitizing archives, Julia shares how the foundation is keeping NCHA's legacy alive. We dive into the Western industry's cultural impact, from Yellowstone's popularity to honoring legends like Dr. Glenn Blodgett. With innovative programs and community support, this episode celebrates the passion driving the future of cutting horses and their people! Listen in to learn more :  (02:01) Foundation Funding and Scholarships  (09:23) Digitizing NCHA Archives for Members  (13:03) Cutting Horse Industry Camaraderie  Links  Yellowstone TV show  Dr. Glenn Blodgett NCHA Foundation 

Life with horses is complicated, because we take on responsibility for another sentient being- and if we humans want to improve horse welfare, we need to find common ground with one another. Tamzin Furtado BA(Hons), AdvDip, PhD is a social scientist with a background in global health, and a specific interest in the interconnections between human and animal health, and well-being. She completed a PhD at the University of Liverpool studying human behaviour change in relation to obesity in horses, particularly focusing on horse-human relationships. Tamzin works on projects across the equine welfare spectrum, including: studying people's perceptions of sport horse wellbeing, livery yard management, and anthelmintic resistance. In this episode we talk about barriers and enablers of change, at both individual level and organisational leve. We also hear about Tamzin's novel work on the tricky topic of equine obesity. We discuss the welfare of livery yard owners and managers, and we chat about uncertainty. Tamzin's publications can be found at this link https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tamzin-Furtado

We are doing a  replay of a VERY popular episode, Season 2, Episode 40 of the show.   At the time of this episode, Shelby Schult was our acting Equine Operations Manager, which she was for 8 years, but is now our program director here at HETRA.  We are replaying this episode because number one it was a really popular listen but also we get a TON of questions on this topic through the show and when Shelby presents on Equine Welfare at conferences.  As you know we are really passionate about that around here, so that is why we decided to take this conversation LIVE!  We are doing 2.5 FULL days of equine welfare this coming March 14th -16th, 2025. Get all the details and to register for the workshop here:   https://hetra.org/education/pre-conference-hetra-university-live.html Follow us on social and plug in here:  https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HETRAUniversityLinks This episode is proudly sponsored by Equiforce. ⁠https://www.equi-force.com/

As the EAS industry continues to expand and diversify, it is of utmost importance to keep the needs of our equine partners at the forefront of the movement.  The better you are to your horses, the longer they will be in your program.  It's about education and staying honest with yourself about what our horses need to stay happy, healthy, sane and sound.  Check out HETRA University Live, October 4-5, 2024: https://hetra.org/education/pre-conference-hetra-university-live.html Check out these Equine Welfare webinars now for just $10:  Seamless Transitions: Integrating New Horses into EAS Programs webinar: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/seamlesstransitions Avoiding Equine Burnout webinar:  https://vimeo.com/ondemand/avoidingequineburnout Evaluation of the EAS Horse webinar:  https://vimeo.com/ondemand/evaluationoftheeashorse Equine Strategic Planning webinar:  https://vimeo.com/ondemand/equinestrategicplanning

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

John Osborne, Director of Equine Welfare and Bloodstock with Horse Racing Ireland, reacts after an investigation by RTÉ Investigates raised concerns about the integrity of the human food chain surrounding the re-microchipping of horses pre-slaughter.

Amber Wells joins the Amplify podcast to discuss social license to operate as it relates to horses' emotional well-being, also known as their affective state. Amber's passion for horses began in her childhood when she participated in rodeo and 4-H, where her interest in both horses and extension education were sparked. Amber is currently pursuing a Master's degree in animal science with a specialization in equine behavior and extension at Oklahoma State University and discusses the opportunities she embraced to deepen her understanding of equine affective states, particularly through her involvement in her research project, RAiSE (Recognizing Affective State in Equine). Amber discusses her research focusing on the factors that influence horses' moods, considering both human emotions and environmental factors. She also shares her journey from being an undergraduate student aspiring to be a veterinarian to pursuing a master's degree and eventually a PhD, all driven by her commitment to public education on equine welfare. Amber's dedication to raising awareness and fostering positive change within the equine community is evident throughout this episode. Any horse lover or enthusiast will walk away with a fresh perspective on horses and their well-being. Learn more about how you can participate in the RAiSE research project! Please note that participants need to be 18 years or older. https://bit.ly/4bglX5X

In this episode, Alina Vale, DVM, MS, joined us to discuss regulatory veterinary medicine in equine welfare assessments at racetracks and equestrian facilities. She talked about her background working as a regulatory veterinarian for the California Horse Racing Board and explained the procedures that are in place at racetracks to improve safety and welfare for the horses. She also talked about her current work in establishing assessment protocols for other areas of the equine industry.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 134:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Alina Vale, DVM, MSPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

In this episode, Alina Vale, DVM, MS, joined us to discuss regulatory veterinary medicine in equine welfare assessments at racetracks and equestrian facilities. She talked about her background working as a regulatory veterinarian for the California Horse Racing Board and explained the procedures that are in place at racetracks to improve safety and welfare for the horses. She also talked about her current work in establishing assessment protocols for other areas of the equine industry.Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 134:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com) Guest: Alina Vale, DVM, MSPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThe Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you in 2024 by Merck Animal Health.

Ontario Equestrian's Danielle Glanc joins the show and lets her inner light shine brightly as she talks about her love of horses and her commitment to them in every imaginable way. Danielle is able to take the analytical half of her brain she uses for her day job as a farm policy analyst with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and meld it seamlessly with her passionate championing of horses in her private life and with OE. Her natural inclination towards service helps her be a better advocate for horses and a better horsewoman for herself. Tracey and Danielle talk about how big a factor priority setting is for her, and her biggest motivating factor is seeing the results of her hard work rather than trophies. In short, it's her desire to be realistic that echoes in her ears when it comes to finding her inner touchstone. She is partially responsible for helping OE establish the Equine Welfare & Advocacy Committee, something that helped save the equine community during the COVID pandemic and continues to provide guidance today. Danielle keeps in mind that all of her experiences in the saddle and around the barn have been a privilege and will hold that gratitude in her heart forever. Well, that and a little grit, too! You can follow along with the work that Danielle and Ontario Equestrian are doing at www.ontarioequestrian.ca.

Christie serves as program director for The Right Horse Initiative, which seeks to make lasting, transformative improvements to equine welfare in the United States by massively increasing equine adoption. She graduated magna cum laude from Colorado State University with degrees in Equine Science and Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. She has also earned certificates in Strategic Planning and Meeting Facilitation Strategies from the University of Texas Governor's Center for Management Development. Christie is a skilled program and marketing manager with experience assembling equine industry partners to collaborate on complex industry-wide issues. Prior to joining the ASPCA's Right Horse, she led marketing and partner development for the American Horse Council's Time to Ride Initiative and has held other roles in marketing, event production and management in the horse industry.

Kate and Nancy discuss their recently published research paper on the preliminary results of their Conversations in Equine Science listener survey. Reference and Link: Acton, K., McLean, N. & MacKay, J.R.D. (2023) Preliminary evidence supporting the use of equine science podcasts to bridge the gap between scientists and horse enthusiasts to improve horse welfare. Equine Veterinary Education, 00, 1–11. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13926 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-mclean/support

Join EquiTeam's Liz Daniels and Liz Somerville as they discuss a current topic that has seen a bit of debate on social media – is it time to stop talking about rugging? From over-rugging, not rugging for welfare purposes to rugging for practical reasons – Liz and Liz share their own thoughts, as well as some research from Dr Marlin, on this hot topic – no pun intended. While Liz S holds her hands up when it comes to adding an extra rug, Liz D admits to being ‘nesh' and has to try hard not to think her horses feel the cold like she does! Topics include: when to rug when not to rug  how over rugging is contributing to the obesity crisis we have in the UK horse population  practical tips on rugging why horse's don't feel the cold like we do  Find out how to join EquiTeam here Follow us on social media: Facebook  Instagram

People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West, Paul Murphy & Director of Equine Welfare at Horse Racing Ireland, John Osborne.

2023 K-State CVM Alumni Fellow Understanding the Farm Bill Tips for the Home Landscape   00:01:10 – 2023 K-State CVM Alumni Fellow: We begin today's program with Dr. Jay Merriam, he was recently named the 2023 K-State College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Fellow. Today we discuss his philanthropic projects that focused on the welfare of working equine around the world.   A group of undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture here at K-State are collecting listener data from Agricutlure Today for a class project. If you have the time and are willing please feel free to take the survey at the link below.  Link to undergraduate survey on Agriculture Today    00:12:07 – Understanding the Farm Bill: We continue today's show with K-State policy specialist Jenny Ifft as she provides a brief overview of the Farm Bill and discusses the upcoming K-State Farm Bill panel taking place at the Stanley Stout Center on May 2nd from 1:30 to 2:45 pm. Link to Farm Bill panel event   00:23:04 – Tips for the Home Landscape: K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Johnson County, Dennis Patton, discusses steps homeowners can take to reduce water use in the home landscape.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Samantha Bennett and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Jenny Hughes RV GM of Equine Welfare joined Racing Pulse to discuss all things Welfare in the world of Horse Racing

Veterinarians love horses and are some of their best advocates. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Clara Mason about veterinarians and equine welfare.Disease Du Jour is brought to you in 2020 by Merck Animal Health. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Racing Victoria GM Equine Welfare, Jen Hughes live from Flemington

Link to the open source research: McVey, Rosalie Jones. (2021). An Ethnographic Account of the British Equestrian Virtue of Bravery, and Its Implications for Equine Welfare. Animals, Vol, 11, 188. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11010188 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nancy-mclean/support

What does horse welfare really mean? Are there some things about horse welfare that you would like to know?   Last week we did a live all about horse welfare and didn’t even scratch the surface! So this week we are going ahead with PART 2 as there were so many people asking for more info! Join us on to continue learning about why the welfare of a horse is so important as well as some interesting facts and info that you may not have known before. After all, you don’t know what you don’t know until you do know! Right? #IAMALIFECHANGER

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Racing Correspondent David Yates to discuss the day's racing news, featuring the latest in the Gordon Elliott case and a reflection on the role of social media in the way that the story has developed this week. In an important interview, Nick is joined by James Given - BHA Director of Equine Welfare - to discuss the alarming recent outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) among sport horses in Valencia. Given urges considerable vigilance and adherence to best biosecurity practice. Later, Nick talks to Festival winning trainer Hughie Morrison, whose lively outsider Not So Sleepy once again lines up in the Champion Hurdle.

Nick is joined by Daily Mirror Racing Correspondent David Yates to discuss the day's racing news, featuring the latest in the Gordon Elliott case and a reflection on the role of social media in the way that the story has developed this week. In an important interview, Nick is joined by James Given - BHA Director of Equine Welfare - to discuss the alarming recent outbreak of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) among sport horses in Valencia. Given urges considerable vigilance and adherence to best biosecurity practice. Later, Nick talks to Festival winning trainer Hughie Morrison, whose lively outsider Not So Sleepy once again lines up in the Champion Hurdle.

What does horse welfare really mean? Are health and welfare the same thing? If you have joined us before you have heard us talk - a lot - about horse welfare. But what is it, really? Is it just making sure the hooves are trimmed and they have food?  Nope. There is so much more to horse welfare that we can explore to ensure our horses are happy and healthy! Join us to find out all about why the welfare of a horse is so important as well as some interesting facts and info that you may not have known before. After all, you don’t know what you don’t know until you do know! Right? #IAMALIFECHANGER

Tom Persechino, director of Equine Welfare at ASPCA shares how ASPCA is working to increase rates of adoption amd transitioning horses to their new homes. We cover helping owners find certified trainers in their area, regional support centers, and novel programs across the country whose entire goal is to prevent horses from slipping through the cracks. We even cover how to find your next "right horse". Nexus EquineThe Right HorseCertified Horsemanship AssociationASPCA Equine Welfare

Your horse’s head, face, and mouth comprise sensitive nerves, bone, and soft tissue. While many of us focus on saddle fit, bridles and bits often get overlooked as a cause of discomfort. Bits can cause mouth pain and injury, and research shows many nosebands are adjusted too tight to the point of cruelty. Is your horse wearing the right bit and bridle?Join our host, Michelle Anderson, as she interviews Dr. Hilary Clayton, Professor and Mary Anne McPhail Dressage Chair Emerita at Michigan State University. You'll learn about the importance of bit and bridle fit, how different types of bits fit and work in a horse's mouth, how to measure the tightness of a noseband, and much more! Dr. Hilary M. Clayton is a veterinarian, researcher and horsewoman. For more than 40 years she has performed innovative research in the areas of locomotor biomechanics, lameness, rehabilitation, conditioning programs for equine athletes, and the interaction between rider, tack, and horse. She has published seven books and more than 200 scientific articles on these topics. Clayton served as the Mary Anne McPhail Dressage Chair in Equine Sports Medicine at Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine from 1997 until she retired from academia in 2014. She continues to perform collaborative research with colleagues in universities around the world. Clayton is a charter diplomate and past president of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is an Honorary Fellow of the International Society for Equitation Science and has been inducted into the International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame, the Midwest Dressage Association Hall of Fame, and the Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame. She is a lifelong rider and has competed in many equestrian sports, most recently focusing on dressage in which she trains through the Grand Prix level and has earned U.S. Dressage Federation bronze, silver, and gold medals.

JG and Cookie are back with expert commentary on the current issues including political posturing, the “muddy marvel” and whether the iso beard will survive in the age of the facemask. Joined by Jennifer Hughes, Racing Victoria's General Manager, Equine Welfare, who highlights the continued work in the industry including her role as Chair for the Equine Welfare Advisory Council.

This week Kate and Nancy delve into the research of Dr. David Mellor and N.J. Beausoleil (2017). The paper is entitled Equine Welfare during exercise: An evaluation of breathing, breathlessness and bridles. This was published in Animals, 7(6) p. 41. Dr. Mellor also recently published (2020) "Mouth pain in horses: Physiological Foundations, Behavioral Indices, Welfare Implications and Suggested Solution. (Free on Google Scholar). Dr. David Mellor's Youtube link and presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY4yEC7lhco Bits in U.S. racing: https://www.paulickreport.com/news/nl-list/thats-a-mouthful-racing-bits-explained/#:~:text=Cook%20has%20campaigned%20unsuccessfully%20to,so%20far%20not%20permitted%20it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nancy-mclean/support

John Holland testified at the Public Hearing on the Welfare of Racehorses in New York State before the Senate Standing Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering and the Senate Standing Committee on Domestic Animal Welfare on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. John Holland is President of the Equine Welfare Alliance (https://www.equinewelfarealliance.org/) , an organization dedicated to ending the slaughter of American horses and the preservation and protection of wild horses and burros on public lands. Mr. Holland has determined that about 18% of the 96,000 horses going to slaughter annually from the United States are racehorses. EWA tracks everything they can about the slaughter industry. He says the slaughter industry is an absolute horror. Nobody cares about the animals at all, and it’s all about making money. The racing industry breeds 20,000 horses a year in New York State alone resulting in thousands of unwanted horses who never make the cut or are worthless after a short racing career. Most of these horses end up going to slaughter because their usefulness is over, no one wants them, and there's nowhere else for them to go. He estimated that providing care for 20,000 horses a year, with average lifespan of 25 years, at a low cost of $2,000 a year would cost $1 billion a year. If the United States banned horse slaughter and transport to other countries for slaughter, horses could not be disposed of so easily, and breeders would have to become more responsible for the animals they produce.

What a pleasure to have a conversation with Katarina Lundgren, founder of the MiMer Centre in Sweden! Katarina is currently writing her masters thesis, studying the relationship between horses and humans, as found in Equine Facilitated Learning and Psychotherapy environments, and travels worldwide to co-teach with previous podcast guest Emily Keison. In this episode we covered a lot of ground, discussing creating more optimal horse environments, what needs often gets missed in Equine therapy settings, how we can own and work with our fear and develop more awareness, and her perspective on the best next steps for the horse industry as a whole.  Katarina's passions are understanding and working with equines and humans in therapy, so it can benefit both clients and horses. She is involved in research and educational projects to spread knowledge, awareness of ethics, welfare and best practices when we work with Equines in Therapy. The research she is involved in focuses on equine-equine and equine-human interaction. She is currently writing her master's thesis on equine-human interaction in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. She is an Equine Professional who works in teams and offers experiential learning and therapy with horses. She travels the world to educate about the teamwork, the equine's role and welfare needs and the Equine Professional's role, need of knowledge, awareness and responsibility in Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies. She is a co-founder and chair of the board in MiMer, a small independent education, research and treatment center. MiMer is a co-organizer of the Minds-n-Motion “A Horse is a Horse, of Course?!” International Symposiums on Equine Welfare and Wellness and the publisher of the following compendiums with the same name. Learn more at http://www.mimercentre.org

A talk with Katarina Felicia Lundgren on our belonging to nature and how to communicate with nature on different levels. Especially horses are in the focus in this talk as Katarina has a lot of experience and are doing groundbreaking work within the equine community. Links to Katarina's work: www.mimercentre.org www.mindsnmotionsymposium.org https://www.facebook.com/mimercentre/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mimercentre/ Group name – Equine Welfare and Equine-Human Interactions Author's link as mentioned in the podcast: Rupert Sheldrake - His work on Morphic Resonance and Animal Powers https://www.sheldrake.org Jon Katz - Book mention: Talking to animals: how you can understand animals and they can understand you. The wonderful music on this podcast intro and exit has graciously been lent out to me by the composer Troels Hammer and the track is called INFINITA. For more about Troels's music go here: http://www.troelshammer.dk. You can also find Troels's music on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BG79szH5N3AyYLbuEpelR?si=J2djEvWbTv-dfsigMgCRoA

We welcome Gayle Ecker, from Equine Guelph to chat with us about Equine Welfare and the relevance of considering it from the equine’s perspective. Equine Guelph is the horse owner’s Centre at the University of Guelph, supported and overseen by equine industry groups, and dedicated to improving the health and well-being of horses! Discussing equine welfare can be challenging. We have different perspectives and our responses to various issues can often be emotional. Join us!

When it comes to small horse acreages, there’s more stress on feed, more pressure on fencing, more routine maintenance. But with proper management and “know-how”, small acreages can be healthy and productive, and meet your horse’s needs mentally and physically. Join us to chat being responsible for the horse's welfare on small acreages!

Jo White is active in the Animal Welfare Industry, she is a consultant on Equine Welfare, works with Horses4Homes & the British Equestrian Federation and owns Progressive Ideas. Some people are adamant Living Out 24/7 is best for their horse, others insist Stables are better, but it's confusing as to what really is the best thing for our horses, so Jo explains from a Welfare and Health position, which is best. Visit the Horses4Homes website: http://horses4homes.net Contact Jo: http://www.progressiveideas.co.uk Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jo White is active in the Animal Welfare Industry, she is a consultant on Equine Welfare, works with Horses4Homes & the British Equestrian Federation and owns Progressive Ideas. Jo talks about what you should do if you see an uncared for horse on your yard, how to approach the subject, what to do if you own the yard, weight control, body scoring, feeding, rugs and how you can help with the review of the Compendium, plus much more on the #HorseHour Podcast. Visit the National Equine Welfare Council website: http://www.newc.co.uk Contact Jo: http://www.progressiveideas.co.uk View the Compendium: http://www.newc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Equine-Brochure-09.pdf Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A-circuit rider Ransome Rombauer chats about heading to Southern Methodist University to ride for the team, being named Brooke Junior ambassador and her secret weapon to ace the Equitation pattern. Dr. Sue Cain shares her wins in the category Equine Educational Training (Human) at the Equus Film Festival, for the book Horse Sense for Leaders. Jamie Jennings reads from Ask Monty. Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Dr. Nick Dodman is a Professor, as well as Section Head and Program Director for the Animal Behavior Department of Clinical Sciences at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. He graduated from the Glasgow University Veterinary School in Scotland, and he served as a surgical intern there before joining their faculty. Nick also later received a Diploma in Veterinary Anesthesia from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Afterward, Nick joined the faculty at Tufts where he is today. Nick has received many honors and awards in his career. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, leadership council member of the humane society veterinary medical association, scientific advisor to the center for canine behavior studies, scientific advisor to DogTV, diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists,  and one of the founder member of "Vets for Equine Welfare". Nick has also authored four bestselling books and has been featured widely in the media including appearances on Oprah, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Discovery Chanel, NOVA, Animal Planet, BBC, and NPR. Nick is here with us today to tell us all about his journey through life and science.