Equitation Science

Equitation Science

Hosted by: International Society for Equitation Science

Welcome to the International Society for Equitation Science (ISES) podcast, where we delve into matters related to horse welfare, training, and the horse-rider relationship. As a not-for-profit organization, ISES is...

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Ep. 27 Dr Sophie Côté on Resolving Lack of Impulsion Through Memory Reconsolidation at the 2025 Conference

Chloe Campbell speaks with Dr Sophie Côté at the ISES Conference 2025 about her research on Equine Memory Rewriting (EMR©), a neuroscience-based method that aims to resolve lack of impulsion in horses without...
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Ep. 26 Professor Inga Wolframm on Visual Search Behaviour in Equestrian Dressage Judges at the 2025 Conference

Chloe Campbell speaks with Professor Inga Wolframm at the International Society for Equitation Science (ISES) Conference 2025 about her research into how dressage judges use visual search strategies when assessing...
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Ep. 25 Caleigh Copelin on Learning About Lesson Horses at the 2025 Conference

Chloe Campbell speaks with Caleigh Copelin at the ISES Conference 2025 about her research on horse rider level, heart rate variability, and under-saddle behaviour in lesson horses.
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Ep. 24 Aveil Oberhammer on Using EquiFACS to Assess Horse Behaviour Before & After Riding at the 2025 Conference

Chloe Campbell speaks with Aveil Oberhammer at the ISES Conference 2025 about her research using EquiFACS — the Equine Facial Action Coding System — to identify subtle changes in horse behaviour before and after...
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Ep 23. Clever Hans Talk: Rick Hester Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on Zoo Environments

Rick Hester from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo presents the Clever Hans Lecture from the ISES Colorado Conference. He explores how zoo environments can be designed to encourage not just activity, but meaningful outcomes for...
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Ep. 22 Prof Paul McGreevy, Dr Gemma Pearson and Dr Temple Grandin at the 2025 Conference

In this special conference edition, we bring you conversations with three leading voices in equitation science and animal welfare. Prof Paul McGreevy, Dr Gemma Pearson, and Dr Temple Grandin share their perspectives...
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Ep. 21: Diet and Behaviour in Horses with Dr. Katherine Houpt

In this episode, we’re joined by renowned veterinary behaviourist Dr. Katherine Houpt, with host Chloe Campbell, to explore the complex relationship between diet and behaviour in horses. Drawing on her chapter from...
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Ep. 20 Signs of Happiness: Measuring Horse Welfare Through Affiliative Behaviour

In this episode, Chloe Campbell, ISES Media Manager, sits down with Dr. Miriam Baumgartner to explore how affiliative behaviours can serve as valid, reliable, and feasible indicators of positive welfare in horse...
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Ep. 19 Exploring Equitation Science with Dr. Andrew Mclean

Join host Chloe Campbell, ISES Media Manager, as she chats with the members of ISES for the exciting launch of the ISES Webinar featuring Dr. Andrew McLean. In this video, we dive into the fascinating world of...
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Ep. 18 Living the Good Life? Welfare and Horse-Human Interactions

In this episode, Dr. Carol Hall discusses her PhD research with Dr. Rachel Kay on horse welfare, focusing on how horse-human interactions affect quality of life. She shares findings from her systematic review, which...
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Ep. 17 Exploring the relationship between horse-owner attributes and their approach to horse training

In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Ella Bartlett, Dr Jo Hockenhull, Lorna Cameron about Ella's very large PhD research "Exploring the relationship between horse-owner attributes and their approach...
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New Zealand Conference Bite-Sized Interviews: Introduction

Welcome to the official Spotify channel of the International Society for Equitation Science New Zealand Conference! Join us as we delve into the captivating world of equine research through our 'Bite-Sized Interviews'...
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