International Society for Equitation Science
International Society for Equitation Science
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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. Become a member of ISES today: https://www.equitationscience.com/membership. As a not-for-profit organization, 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 practitioners, associates, students, and supporters.
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The podcast emphasizes horse welfare, training methods, and human-horse interactions. Notable episodes include discussions on measuring horse happiness through behavior, the influence of owner attributes on training, and the importance of fulfilling horses' physical and social needs. It explores topics like pain recognition in horses and the significance of integrative management strategies.
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, practitioners and students.
Become a member of ISES today: https://www.equitationscience.com/membership.
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 decisions. From normalised practices to moments that challenge long-held beliefs, this conversation examines both the barriers to change and where opportunities for progress may lie.
We also discuss Erica’s ongoing PhD research, including quantitative work and analysis of public responses to high-profile equestrian incidents.
You can view this paper here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12304784/
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