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International Society for Equitation Science

International Society for Equitation Science
Equitation Science
Horse Welfare
Artificial Intelligence
Memory Reconsolidation
Horses
Equine Welfare
Blue Light
Weight Carrying Limits In Equines
Hippotherapy
Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds
Ebark
Riding Lesson Horses Welfare
Equifacs
Heart Rate Variability
Dressage Judging
Landscape Features
Facial Expressions
Welfare In Equestrian Facilities
Hay
Emotional States In Horses

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 organisation, ISES is dedicated to promoting research in equitation science to improve the lives of horses. Our podcast engages with diverse members of the equine community, including academics, practitione... more

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In this episode, Erica Cheung explores her PhD research discovering how equestrians perceive and navigate horse welfare, drawing on interviews that reveal the complex role of culture, tradition, authority and cognitive dissonance in shaping everyday ... more

This episode explores a research paper surveying Canadian riding lesson facilities to understand how lesson horses are managed and the challenges of maintaining welfare.

Caleigh Copelin and Dr Katrina Merkies discuss findings showing that while hor... more

In this episode, we explore new research on using facial expressions and artificial intelligence to identify emotional states in horses, moving beyond pain detection to include states like anticipation, frustration, and disappointment with Dr Claire ... more

In this episode, Dr. Barbara Murphy discusses equine chronobiology and the role of light in regulating the horse’s circadian rhythms and biological clock. We explore how light exposure influences sleep, behaviour, reproduction, and overall horse welf... more

In this episode, Professor Christine Aurich discusses her review paper on the welfare of breeding stallions, exploring how social and emotional needs can be balanced alongside reproductive performance. The conversation challenges traditional manageme... more

In this episode, we explore how simple sensory checks (sight, touch, and smell) can help predict when hay may pose a respiratory risk for horses. We discuss how abnormal odour emerged as a strong indicator of harmful dust levels, how visible impuriti... more

This podcast focused on discussing research findings about the behaviour of off-the-track thoroughbreds, with Annie and Kate sharing insights from their study using the E-BARQ behavioural assessment tool. The discussion highlighted how racing experie... more

Join host Chloe Campbell as she sits down with Alessia to chat about student life, navigating different academic paths, and finding your way into equine welfare and behavioural science. From early riding lessons to research on the Five Domains and ri... more

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Erica Cheung
Horse owner, mixed practice veterinary clinic co-owner, PhD candidate
University of Lincoln (PhD), Alberta/Canada background
Episode: Ep. 41 The Culture of Competition: Exploring Horse Welfare Perceptions
Caleigh Copelin
Equine scientist and PhD candidate in Equine Behavior and Welfare
University of Guelph
Episode: Ep. 40 Rethinking Riding Schools: Welfare, Workload and Industry Change
Katrina Merkies
Co-presenter and researcher mentioned in episode
ICES (as stated in episode)
Episode: Ep. 40 Rethinking Riding Schools: Welfare, Workload and Industry Change
Dr. Claire Ricci-Bonot
Academic researcher specializing in animal behavior, cognition, and welfare
University of Lincoln
Episode: Ep. 39 Can we use AI to understand how horses feel? With Dr. Claire Ricci-Bonot
Barbara Murphy
Programme Director of the Animal Science Equine Programme and Head of Equine Science at University College Dublin
University College Dublin (UCD); Equilume Ltd (Chief Scientific Officer)
Episode: Ep. 38 How Light Shapes Horse Health and Behaviour with Dr Barbara Murphy
Christine Aurich
Professor, head of the Center for Artificial Insemination and the Graf Lendorf Institute at the University Veterinary Medicine Vienna
University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
Episode: Ep 37. Rethinking Stallion Management Through Welfare Science
Virginie Bouverat
Swiss equine veterinarian and researcher
ISME (Institute for Equine Medicine)
Episode: Ep. 36 Can You Smell a Breathing Risk? What Hay Hygiene Tells Us About Equine Respiratory Health
Vinzenz Gerber
Swiss equine internal medicine specialist
ISME; University of Bern
Episode: Ep. 36 Can You Smell a Breathing Risk? What Hay Hygiene Tells Us About Equine Respiratory Health
Annie Knox
Veterinarian, animal welfare advocate; research on off-the-track Thoroughbreds and retraining
University of Queensland; RSPCA; racing authorities
Episode: Ep 35. Using E-BARQ to Understand Off-the-Track Thoroughbred Behaviour

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Chloe
Host of multiple episodes focusing on equitation science and horse welfare.

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Ep. 41 The Culture of Competition: Exploring Horse Welfare Perceptions
Q: Could you introduce your research briefly and what you did?
Erica explains the qualitative study with 22 equestrians exploring perceptions of horse welfare, care, and training, aiming to understand human motivations behind welfare-related practices.
Ep. 39 Can we use AI to understand how horses feel? With Dr. Claire Ricci-Bonot
Q: Why did you choose a feeding-based protocol to define emotional states, and how does that help in linking facial movements to internal states?
The feeding protocol creates observable, ecologically valid contexts tied to reward and outcome, allowing researchers to link specific facial cues and movements to real-time experiences, rather than relying on abstract labels.
Ep. 39 Can we use AI to understand how horses feel? With Dr. Claire Ricci-Bonot
Q: Could you explain how the motivation for this research shifted from recognizing negative states to identifying a broader range of emotional states in horses?
The researchers believed that understanding positive and mixed emotional states would provide a more complete picture of welfare, beyond pain or distress, by examining how horses experience anticipation, frustration, and disappointment.
Ep 23. Clever Hans Talk: Rick Hester Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on Zoo Environments
Q: How do you balance the risk of negative experiences when creating challenging environments for welfare?
We aim to make environments that are engaging and meaningful, prioritizing positive reinforcers and cooperative care, while using challenging but purposeful tasks that animals control and can tolerate, ensuring reinforcement is abundant and the tasks are aligned with natural motivations.
Ep. 31 Dr Ellen Rankins: Equine Weight Carrying Limit Practices in U.S. Equine-Assisted Services Programmes
Q: Firstly, can you just introduce yourself and also how you found the conference?
I'm Ellen Rankins, a postdoctoral fellow at Colorado State University with the Temple Grandin Equine Center. I discovered ICES through my master's mentor, who was actively involved in ICES and encouraged me to engage with the community, attend the conference, and connect with researchers in the field.

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This series centers on horse welfare, training, and the horse-rider relationship, drawing primarily from academic researchers, veterinarians, and practitioners who work at the intersection of science and practice. Guests commonly discuss welfare assessment, behavior, training methods, equitation science, and the translational gap between research and real-world horse care. Episodes often explore how industry culture, education, and policy shape welfare outcomes, with practical takeaways for riding facilities, therapy programs, and breeding operations. A notable strength is its interdisciplinary approach, including AI and computer-vision applications, sensory evaluation of forage, lighting and circadian biology, and welfare-focused managemen... more

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