The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 32 | How Horses do Community with Equine Researcher Emily Kieson
What a fantastic podcast with Emily Kieson, Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning and PhD Candidate at Oklahoma State University! Her extensive research focuses on equine-human interactions and equine behavioural psychology. In this fascinating episode we discussed the results of her current research looking at the affiliate and community behaviours of large herds of horses (100+). What is coming forward in her research is very different from our current understanding of herd dynamics, and challenge some of commonly used training practices and foundational aspects of our equine-human relationships. I was on the edge of my seat, and I have a feeling you will be too!
Emily works closely with MiMer Centre, a Swedish non-profit focused on research and education in horses and humans and collaborates with international scientists, universities, and equine therapy programs to improve research and education in equine-human interactions. She has over 20 years working full time with horses, ten of which has been in equine-assisted therapies, works as an equine specialist in mental health and learning (ESMHL) with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) and has certifications and training as an equine specialist in many other models of equine-assisted therapies.
Episode 154 | Treating horses in the direction of ease with Equine Osteopath Allie Plaschka
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 154 | Treating horses in the direction of ease with Equine Osteopath Allie Plaschka If you love geeky deep dives into equine therapy, phsyiology and anatomy, this is an episode for you! Allie Plaschka and I are back...
Episode 153 | The Opportunity in Injury with Josh Nichol
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 153 | The Opportunity in Injury with Josh Nichol For this very special episode of the podcast, Josh Nichol of Relational Horsemanship and I sat down to chat about his recent life-altering riding accident and subsequent...
Episode 152 | Understanding the osteopathic principle of autoregulation applied to horses with Elisse Miki
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 152 | Understanding the osteopathic principle of autoregulation applied to horses with Elisse Miki Alright my geeky horse people, this one's for you! No season would be complete without an episode with Elisse Miki of...
Episode 151 | Shifting the horse industry one saddle at a time with Katrina Chapman
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 151 | Shifting the horse industry one saddle at a time with Katrina Chapman After meeting on a horse track tour and realizing that we shared a common passion and vision, I couldn't wait to chat with Katrina Chapman of...
Episode 150 | Building confidence and competence in equine emergencies with Dr. Lizzie McCready
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 150 | Building confidence and competence in equine emergencies with Dr. Lizzie McCready Celebrating our 150th episode with this awesome chat with Dr. Lizzie of Empowered Equine! I happened upon her work recenty and was so...
Episode 149 | Demystifying insulin + shifting our lens on recovery with Elisha Edwards
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 149 | Demystifying insulin + shifting our lens on recovery with Elisha Edwards In this illuminating episode we're back with Elisha Edwards to shine more light on the often confusing topic of metabolic disorder, laminitis...
Episode 148 | Walking the rocky road of recovery with Shannon Beahen
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 148 | Walking the rocky road of recovery with Shannon Beahen Season 9 just wouldn't be complete without an epic conversation with Shannon Beahen of Humminghorse, this time about the rollercoaster ride that is recovery from...
Episode 147 | Bringing creativity to the paddock with Nica Quinn
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 147 | Bringing creativity to the paddock with Nica Quinn This episode with artist Nica Quinn was a long while in the making, as you'll hear in this chat when we both share our stories of synchronisities and, quite frankly,...
Episode 146 The beauty of the mundane, boring, still and settled with with Elsa Sinclair
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 146 | The beauty of the mundane, boring, still and settled with with Elsa Sinclair Is there a better way to start a brand new season then a chat with the amazing Elsa Sinclair? I think not! We start season 9 with this rich...
Episode 145 | Using clicker training to support your equine manual therapy with Dr. Barbara Parks
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 145 | Using clicker training to support your equine manual therapy with Dr. Barbara Parks What a perfect way to finish off season 8! This episode with Dr. Barbara Parks was fun, fascinating and fully geeky - my fave. We...