The EquiScience Podcast
Episodes
#19 - Hoof Health & Biomechanics – science of movement, posture, and trimming w/ Beccy Smith
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hoof care is full of strong opinions, but what does the science actually say? In this episode, I sit down with hoof care professional Beccy Smith to u...
#18 - From Injury to Peak Performance: Equine Rehab Explained w/ Kailyn Pupa of Bullseye Equine
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Kailyn Pupa from Bullseye Equine, a rehabilitation specialist, discusses the intricacies of equine rehabilitation, focusing on p...
#17 - Different Bridles, Different Realities: the truth about going bitless w/ Tracy Bye
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens when we put a bridle on a horse? Does “bitless” automatically mean kinder, or can it create just as much pressure in different...
#16 - Understanding Trigeminal-Mediated Head Shaking in Horses w/ Dr. Veronica Roberts
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Head shaking in horses is one of the most misunderstood and emotionally challenging conditions horse owners face. In this episode, we explore trigemin...
#15 - Pain perception in horses and the influence of personality w/ Dr Carrie Ijichi
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation delves into the complexities of pain perception in horses, exploring how individual differences in personality can influence their b...
#14 - Equine Sleep Patterns and Deprivation w/ Kym Griffin
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the EquiScience Podcast, Kym Griffin discusses the critical yet often overlooked topic of sleep deprivation in horses. With a backg...
#13 - Equine Physical Therapy: Building Strength, Stability, & Suppleness w/ Dr Michelle Anderson
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the EquiScience Podcast, Dr. Michelle Anderson from the Michelle Method, shares her journey from a horse-loving child to a doctor ...
#12 - Beyond the Pre-Purchase Exam : The role of functional medicine in sport horse longevity w/ Dr Kate Workman
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
VISIT OUR SPONSORS ATwww.prochaps.com & get 10% off with code EQUISCIENCE10In this podcast episode, Dr. Kate Workman, an equine veterinarian, shar...
#11 - Equine Dentistry: The Unsung Heroes of Veterinary Medicine w/ Dre Audrey Langlois
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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#10 - Optimizing physical and mental integrity in sport horses w/ Celeste-Leilani Lazaris
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the EquiScience Podcast, I’m joined by Celeste Lazaris, an experienced horse trainer and bodyworker and the founder of The Balanc...
#9 - Equine Nutrition PART 2 : Research and understanding in the field of equine nutrition w/ Madbarn
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of my conversation with the team from Mad Barn, we explore the complexities of equine nutrition and their mission to educate and empower hor...
#8 - Equine Nutrition PART 1: Understanding your horse's nutritional needs W/ Madbarn
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Visit PROCHAPS & use coupon code ddequestrian10 for 10% off your next purchase! In this episode of the EquiScience podcast, I sit down with the ...
#7 - Shedding light on Red Light Therapy! w/ Jackie Jolie
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS www.prochaps.com get 10% of your next pair of chaps with the code : ddequestrian10 In this episode, I chat with Jackie Jolie a...
#6 - Let's talk about half pads ! When to use, how to use, which to use? w/ Dr Marie Dittmann
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WATCH THE WEBINAR : Fact-Checking the Equine Industry In this episode of the EquiScience podcast, I with Mary Dittman from the University of Zurich ...
#5 - Everyday is choose-your-own-adventure day : using consent-based training with your horse w/ Louisa Pillot
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for the Webinar: Fact-Checking the Equine Industry In this conversation, Louisa & I explore the concept of consent in equestrian sports, ...
#4 - I fixed my horse using a single bell boot - the science of proprioception and equine biomechanics w/ Dr Adrian Harrison
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for the Webinar!! Fact-checking the equine Industry! In this conversation, Dr. Adrian Harrison discusses his journey in the field of biomecha...
The Double Bridle study explained
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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#3 - Tried & Tested? The truth about equestrian product quality control w/ Cleo Murphy
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How confident are you in the quality of the products you buy at your local tack store? What kind of quality control goes into getting equestrian gear ...
#2 - Setting the record straight about equine cognition w/ Louise Evans
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we talk with Louise Evans about her recently published article : Whoa, No-Go : Evidence consistent with model-based strategy use i...
#1 - The typical journey of a girl and her lame horse
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everybody! Welcome to the podcast. Today we are going through a general introduction to what you can expect from this podcast and a little bit of c...