The International Society of Equitation Science considers itself a do-good organization. Its mission statement includes improving horse welfare. Indeed, the group has used science to successfully lobby against hyperflexion and nose band tightness, and for that, it should be applauded. But some ISES member research […]
The International Society for Equitation Science is to be applauded for espousing science-oriented work with horse care and management. Drs. Paul McGreevy and Andrew McLean are integral figures at ISES. McGreevy is a past president. McLean is the current one. They’re two Australian professors steeped […]
If you have your ear to the rail, you know that the horse world is about to be showered with science. Drenched even. Folks are looking more and more to research for verdicts on everything from rein tension to hay soaking. What station is your […]
Listen to Episode 5 Our show is a space for riders and horse owners of all disciplines to learn best practices and to discover skills, strategies, tools, ideas, and insights for better connecting with their horses, with all horses and for getting work done. We […]
Listen to Episode 26. We offer these shows for free. If you think it’s worthy of a small contribution, we sure would appreciate it. This is Episode 26 of Season 3 and in it, Jec and I talk with Dr. Sheree King about science, specifically […]
Listen to Episode 15. This is Episode 15 of Season Three. A special episode! You listeners might know that I direct the Best Horse Practices Summit, an annual conference with academic and arena presentations. This year, it was held in Kentucky and we had many […]
Listen to Episode 1, Season 3 Welcome to Season 3! Our show is a space for riders and horse owners of all disciplines to learn best practices and to discover ways to better connect with their horses. Plus, we like to feel safe and have […]
Editor’s Note: We welcome past Best Horse Practices Summit attendees and fan, Kerry O’Brien, as a guest columnist. Kerry lives in Colorado and is a lifelong student of animals, behavior, and brain science. Before that, she had a bodywork and functional movement practice in Los […]
Listen to Episode 29 Since I last recorded an episode, there has been the death of my mare, Shea, the wedding of my son and his new wife, a trip to Denver and some cow work. Along with a few minor emergencies. I know. In […]
Listen to Episode 26: Considering Treats In this episode, Jec visits with Lynn Acton for a Coaches’ Corner discussion around treats. I am really pleased that they are taking this topic. Like you, I have an opinion around treating that has been reinforced by experience […]