International Society for Equitation Science
Episodes
Ep. 39 Can we use AI to understand how horses feel? With Dr. Claire Ricci-Bonot
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore new research on using facial expressions and artificial intelligence to identify emotional states in horses, moving beyond...
Ep. 38 How Light Shapes Horse Health and Behaviour with Dr Barbara Murphy
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Barbara Murphy discusses equine chronobiology and the role of light in regulating the horse’s circadian rhythms and biological ...
Ep 37. Rethinking Stallion Management Through Welfare Science
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor Christine Aurich discusses her review paper on the welfare of breeding stallions, exploring how social and emotional needs ...
Ep. 36 Can You Smell a Breathing Risk? What Hay Hygiene Tells Us About Equine Respiratory Health
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Ep 35. Using E-BARQ to Understand Off-the-Track Thoroughbred Behaviour
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast focused on discussing research findings about the behaviour of off-the-track thoroughbreds, with Annie and Kate sharing insights from the...
Ep 34. Student life, Five Domains and rider laterality with Alessia Masini
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Chloe Campbell as she sits down with Alessia to chat about student life, navigating different academic paths, and finding your way into equi...
Ep. 33 Prof Inga Wolframm: The Influence of Landscape Features on the Behaviour of Horses
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prof. Inga Wolframm discusses new research, with host Chloe Campbell, on how horses interact with natural landscapes and what this means for welfare a...
Ep. 32 Dr Gabriel Lencioni: Using Computer Vision to Enhance Standards in Equine Sports
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Chloe Campbell speaking with Dr Gabriel Lencioni on Identifying the Starting Point for Using Computer Vision Methods Accurately to Enhance Standa...
Ep. 31 Dr Ellen Rankins: Equine Weight Carrying Limit Practices in U.S. Equine-Assisted Services Programmes
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe Campbell speaks with Dr Ellen Rankins about her research into how weight limits are applied in equine-assisted services across the U.S, presente...
Ep. 30 Dr Sarah King: How Wild Equid Research Can Contribute to Domestic Equid Welfare
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe Campbell speaks with Dr Sarah King about how findings from wild equid research can inform management, training, and welfare practices for domest...
Ep. 29 Professor Jörg Aurich on Starting Horses Young
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe Campbell speaks with Professor Jörg Aurich about his research on the effects of starting horses at a young age, comparing behavioural responses...
Ep. 28 Joann Benjamin & Ruth Dismuke-Blakely on the Hippotherapy Conceptual Framework
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe Campbell speaks with Joann Benjamin and Ruth Dismuke-Blakely about the Hippotherapy Conceptual Framework (HCF), developed by the American Hippot...
Ep. 27 Dr Sophie Côté on Resolving Lack of Impulsion Through Memory Reconsolidation at the 2025 Conference
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe Campbell speaks with Dr Sophie Côté at the ISES Conference 2025 about her research on Equine Memory Rewriting (EMR©), a neuroscience-based me...
Ep. 26 Professor Inga Wolframm on Visual Search Behaviour in Equestrian Dressage Judges at the 2025 Conference
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe Campbell speaks with Professor Inga Wolframm at the International Society for Equitation Science (ISES) Conference 2025 about her research into ...
Ep. 25 Caleigh Copelin on Learning About Lesson Horses at the 2025 Conference
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe Campbell speaks with Caleigh Copelin at the ISES Conference 2025 about her research on horse rider level, heart rate variability, and under-sadd...
Ep. 24 Aveil Oberhammer on Using EquiFACS to Assess Horse Behaviour Before & After Riding at the 2025 Conference
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe Campbell speaks with Aveil Oberhammer at the ISES Conference 2025 about her research using EquiFACS — the Equine Facial Action Coding System —...
Ep 23. Clever Hans Talk: Rick Hester Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on Zoo Environments
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Hester from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo presents the Clever Hans Lecture from the ISES Colorado Conference. He explores how zoo environments can be des...
Ep. 22 Prof Paul McGreevy, Dr Gemma Pearson and Dr Temple Grandin at the 2025 Conference
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special conference edition, we bring you conversations with three leading voices in equitation science and animal welfare. Prof Paul McGreevy,...
Ep. 21: Diet and Behaviour in Horses with Dr. Katherine Houpt
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by renowned veterinary behaviourist Dr. Katherine Houpt, with host Chloe Campbell, to explore the complex relationship...
Ep. 20 Signs of Happiness: Measuring Horse Welfare Through Affiliative Behaviour
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chloe Campbell, ISES Media Manager, sits down with Dr. Miriam Baumgartner to explore how affiliative behaviours can serve as valid, r...
Ep. 19 Exploring Equitation Science with Dr. Andrew Mclean
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Ep.18 Living the Good Life? Welfare and Horse-Human Interactions
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Carol Hall discusses her PhD research with Dr. Rachel Kay on horse welfare, focusing on how horse-human interactions affect quali...
Ep. 17 Exploring the relationship between horse-owner attributes and their approach to horse training
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 16 New Zealand Conference Bite-Sized Interviews: Leonie Lee
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leonie Lee is an individual deeply committed to enhancing equine welfare through innovative design. With a wealth of experience in both the equine and...
Ep. 15 New Zealand Conference Bite-Sized Interviews: Dr Gabriel Lencioni
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Gabriel Lencioni is a veterinarian and PhD student in Animal Welfare at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (FMVZ) of the Univers...
Ep. 14 New Zealand Conference Bite-Sized Interviews: Dr Anne Louise Knox
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Annie completed a Bachelor of Veterinary Science at The University of Queensland in 2004. Her special interest in animal welfare drew her from a caree...
Ep. 13 New Zealand Conference Bite-Sized Interviews: Dr Lindsay Skyner
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay has worked in several countries since obtaining her undergraduate in animal behaviour and welfare and PhD in primate welfare nearly 20 years a...
Ep. 12 New Zealand Conference Bite-Sized Interviews: Olivia Curry
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia Curry, an EASTBIO Funded PhD Candidate, is investigating behavioral indicators for the assessment of pain in horses. Her research focuses on id...
Ep. 11 New Zealand Conference Bite-Sized Interviews: Dr Betsy Green and Debbie Reed
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Greene is a Professor and Extension Horse Specialist at the University of Arizona. Her previous statewide extension programs at the University of ...
Ep. 10 New Zealand Conference Bite-Sized Interviews: Caleigh Copelin
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caleigh Copelin is a PhD student at the University of Guelph, specialising in Equine Behaviour and Welfare. Her research focuses on investigating the ...
Ep. 9 New Zealand Conference Bite-Sized Interviews: Karly Liffen
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ms. Karly Liffen, an equine science graduate, is currently pursuing her Ph.D. focusing on 'The behavior and welfare of horses working in Australian ca...
Ep. 8 New Zealand Conference Bite-Sized Interviews: Natasha Rose
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha Rose’s career and interest in the Thoroughbred aftercare industry was sparked off by a weekend stable job at the Thoroughbred Rehabilitation...
Ep. 7 New Zealand Conference Bite-Sized Interviews: Miranda Brauns
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Miranda Brauns is passionate about leveraging ethology to develop effective strategies for animal care, conservation, and sustainability. Her career g...
Ep. 6 New Zealand Conference Bite-Sized Interviews: Kylie Legg
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kylie is a lecturer in equine science at Massey University in the School of Veterinary Science. She has a strong background in engineering as well as ...
Ep. 5 New Zealand Conference Bite-Sized Interviews: Amber Wells
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amber Wells is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Animal Science with a specialization in equine behavior and extension at Oklahoma State Unive...
Ep. 4 New Zealand Conference Bite-Sized Interviews: Meredith Chapman
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meredith Chapman has worked as a Consultant/Advisor in WHS and Vocational Rehabilitation throughout Australia for over 20 years. Meredith’s academi...
New Zealand Conference Bite-Sized Interviews: Introduction
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the official Spotify channel of the International Society for Equitation Science New Zealand Conference! Join us as we delve into the capti...
Ep.3 ISES Training Principle No.1 Regard for horse and human safety
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating podcast, our panel of equestrian safety experts, including Dr. Jan Ladewig, Jody Hartstone, and Dr. Andrew McLean, engage in a com...
Ep.2 How the ISES 10 Training Principles impacts how we interact with horses
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unveiling the ISES 10 Training Principles with our host Antonia Henderson, and speakers Dr. Andrew McLean and Jody Hartstone. Discover how these princ...
Ep.1 Choosing your research subject
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join ISES on the "Choosing Your Research Subject"Â podcast, where experts and students delve into the successes and challenges of research, ...