Sport Horse Podcast

What are the common pathological and training-related issues underlying back pain in sport horses? What diagnostic tools can be used to diagnose this condition? In this episode we are joined by Dr. Natalia Domańska-Kruppa and Elżbieta Stefanikwho cover all things back-pain related in horses? ---------- Title Sponsor Name and Text Link: Ignite - www.igniteforequineathletes.com ---------- Guest Names: Dr. Natalia Domańska-Kruppaand Elżbieta Stefanik Website: https://www.sggw.edu.pl/?pracownicy=natalia-domanska-kruppa ---------- Link for Show Notes: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/5/698

How common are weight issues in sport horses? How does insulin dysregulation impact overall health? What are the positive impacts that exercise produces in obese horses (beyond simply reducing weight)? We chat with Dr. Shannon Pratt-Phillips about these topics and others on this episode of the Sport Horse Podcast. ---------- Title Sponsor Name and Text Link: Achieve Equine – FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips https://achieveequine.com/ ---------- Guest Name: Dr. Shannon Pratt-Phillips Website: https://cals.ncsu.edu/animal-science/people/shannon-pratt-phillips/ ---------- Relevant Links: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/5/727 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0737080622003355?via%3Dihub https://thehorse.com/1author/shannon-pratt-phillips-msc-phd/

What impact do modern sport horse management practices have on bone health? How do we ensure bone develops correctly in young horses? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Brian Nielsen about his research into bone health and discuss practical recommendations for sport horse owners and trainers. Episode Links Hosts:IGNITEPodcast Website:Sport Horse PodcastPresenting Sponsor:IGNITEGuest: Dr. Brian NielsenLink:A Review of Three Decades of Research Dedicated to Making Equine Bones Stronger: Implications for Horses and HumansLink: Training Young Horses: The Science behind the Benefits

Surface electromyography is becoming a viable tool to study how a horse’s muscles are activated to move the body during ridden exercise. In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Lindsay St. George to discuss some of her findings examining muscle activation in horses on the flat and during jumping.

How is the gut microbiome related to equine asthma? What causes gut dysbiosis and what can be done to ‘correct’ it? In this episode, we have a fascinating discussion with Dr. Marcio Costa on all things gut and the impact that the bacterial content in the GI system can have on the rest of the body.

How can we design practice to develop the horse-rider partnership? How do the environment, the horse/rider, and tasks interact to determine the ways in which an exercise will be performed? To answer these questions and more, we chat with UK Coach Developer and PhD candidate Marianne Davies. ---------- Title Sponsor Name and Text Link: Ignite - www.igniteforequineathletes.com ---------- Guest Name: Marianne Davies Website: https://dynamics-coaching.com/home/marianne-davies/ Instagram: @river.tiger ---------- Link for Show Notes: https://dynamics-coaching.com/home/marianne-davies/ Link for Show Notes: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361313928_Can't_jump_won't_jump_Affordances_of_the_horse-rider_dyad_underpin_skill_adaptation_in_showjumping_using_a_constraints-led_approach

Dr. Eva Marunova is an accredited equestrian coach, a university lecturer, and a researcher in based in the UK. In this episode, she details her journey to completing her PhD and describes her research examining equine compensatory movement strategies during lameness. ---------- Title Sponsor Name and Text Link: Ignite - www.igniteforequineathletes.com ---------- Guest Name: Dr. Eva Marunova Website: https://empoweredequitation.co.uk/ ---------- Link for Show Notes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36210019/ Link for Show Notes: https://www.igniteforequineathletes.com/store

In this wide-ranging interview with Dr. Joop Loomans, we talk about his research examining veterinary practice characteristics, the importance of mentorship in 2023, and his time leading a veterinary clinic and training program in China. Sport Horse Podcast Guests and Links Episode 46: Hosts:Equine High-Performance Sports GroupPodcast Website:Sport Horse PodcastPresenting Sponsor:Equine High-Performance Sports GroupIgnite for Equestrian AthletesGuest:Joop LoomansLink:IGNITE Sport Horse SeriesLink:IGNITE

Does a rider’s nationality or start order affect their dressage score? How do humans allocate visual focus to assess movement and assign scores? In this episode, Dr. Inga Wolframm is joined by Dr. Peter Reuter to discuss recent research efforts to better understand different sources of bias in judged sports and how expert evaluators form visual search patterns to arrive at their assessments. Sport Horse Podcast Guests and Links Episode 45: Hosts:Equine High-Performance Sports GroupPodcast Website:Sport Horse PodcastPresenting Sponsor:Equine High-Performance Sports GroupIgnite for Equestrian AthletesGuest: Dr. Inga WolframmGuest: Dr. Peter ReuterLink:Let Them Be the Judge of That: Bias Cascade in Elite Dressage JudgingLink: Selective Attention Test – Simons & Chabris 1999Link: Sports Performance Research from Tobii

Join Nicole and Tim as they cover highlights from the past year of the Sport Horse Podcast as well as the exciting projects planned for the Sport Horse Series and Ignite in 2024! Sport Horse Podcast Guests and Links Episode 44: Hosts: Equine High-Performance Sports GroupPodcast Website:Sport Horse PodcastPresenting Sponsor:Equine High-Performance Sports GroupIgniteLink:

We speak with David Deillon about his passion for data in equestrian sports, which ultimately led him to develop the Alogo MovePro technology. We discuss how data can be used to enhance training effectiveness as well as opportunities to grow viewership by providing audiences with novel insights. Sport Horse Podcast Guests and Links Episode 43 Hosts:Equine High-Performance Sports GroupPodcast Website:Sport Horse PodcastPresenting Sponsor:Equine High-Performance Sports GroupGuest:David DeillonInstagramLink:Validation of Alogo Move Pro: A GPS-Based Inertial Measurement Unit for the Objective Examination of Gait and Jumping in Horses

In this episode, we chat with Canadian Olympian and World Athletics Championships competitor Julie-Anne Staehli. She shares her perspectives on a variety of topics related to being an elite athlete, including managing professional relationships, how to prepare for a major championship, and how she builds recovery into her training program. Julie-Anne has a unique perspective and this episode will be of great interest to athletes and their support teams - especially those stepping up to higher levels of competition! Sport Horse Podcast Guests and Links Episode 42: Hosts:Equine High-Performance Sports GroupPodcast Website: Sport Horse PodcastPresenting Sponsor:Equine High-Performance Sports GroupGuest:Julie-Anne StaehliInstagramTwitterLink:The ReRUN Shoe ProjectLink:Julie-Anne Staehli: Run Your Way, Canadian Running

The prepurchase examination is a common yet often misunderstood aspect of buying and selling sport horses. Dr. Chris Elliott recently published an informative article on the topic and we take a deeper dive into prepurchase exams in this comprehensive episode. Sport Horse Podcast Guests and Links Episode 41: Hosts:Equine High-Performance Sports GroupPodcast Website:Sport Horse PodcastPresenting Sponsor:Equine High-Performance Sports GroupGuest:Dr. Christopher ElliottFollow Dr. Elliott on Instagram (@ElliottEquineVet)Link:Performing Prepurchase Examinations of Sport HorsesLink:Undercover Superheroes: A Day in the Life of an LRK3DE Vet

There is still much to learn about the optimal training methods to employ to improve function in horses to both prevent injury and when returning from a musculoskeletal issue. In this episode, we speak with returning guest Dr. Bart Halsberghe about equine sports physiatry, which emphasizes the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical impairments or disabilities. Sport Horse Podcast Guests and Links Episode 40: Equine High-Performance Sports GroupSport Horse PodcastEquine High-Performance Sports GroupDr. Bart HalsbergheLinkedInWhat is sports physiatry?

Surface electromyography (EMG) is a useful non-invasive tool to assess the electrical activation of skeletal muscle. EMG is increasingly used in research settings to understand how different events, such as induced lameness, impact how the neuromuscular system functions in horses. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Lindsay St. George about the exciting research being conducted with surface EMG and where this work is heading. Sport Horse Podcast Guests and Links Episode 39: Equine High-Performance Sports GroupSport Horse PodcastEquine High-Performance Sports GroupLindsay St. GeorgeLinkedInAdaptations in equine appendicular muscle activity and movement occur during induced fore- and hindlimb lameness: An electromyographic and kinematic evaluationAdaptations in equine axial movement and muscle activity occur during induced fore- and hindlimb lameness: A kinematic and electromyographic evaluation during in-hand trot

The importance of gut microbiota is increasingly well recognized. In horses, disturbances to the gut microbiome are linked to a number of GI tract issues as well as other common, and potentially devastating, ailments. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Luis Arroyo Castro about gut health and future directions for his research on this topic. Sport Horse Podcast Guests and Links Episode 38: Hosts:Equine High-Performance Sports GroupPodcast Website:Sport Horse PodcastPresenting Sponsor:Hilltop BioGuest:Luis Arroyo CastroHis researchLink:Study Seeks to Identify GI Issues Early

The life of an FEI groom can be hectic and demanding. Grooms need to stay up to date on constantly evolving rules, perceive subtle changes in a horse and adapt accordingly, and plan for events months in advance. In this episode, we speak with renowned FEI jumping groom Danny Ingratta about how he acquires his information and decides what new inputs to incorporate into a horse's daily program. Sport Horse Podcast Guests and Links Episode 37: Hosts: Equine High-Performance Sports GroupPodcast Website:Sport Horse PodcastPresenting Sponsor: Hilltop BioGuest:Danny IngrattaLink:FEI RuleAppLink:FEI Clean SportLink: Groom Spotlight: Danny Ingratta Went From The Backyard Experience To The World Stage With The Millars

What are the limitations of using skin temperature to assess core body temperature in horses? How do popular management strategies post-exercise impact decreasing a horse’s temperature? In this episode, we take a dive into these topics and more with Dr. Elisabeth-Lidwien Verdegaal. Sport Horse Podcast Guests and Links Episode 36: Hosts:Equine High-Performance Sports GroupPodcast Website:Sport Horse PodcastPresenting Sponsor:Hilltop BioGuest:LinkedInFacebookLink: https://www.excophysio.com/Link: https://biblio.ugent.be/publication/8761551

Equine sports science is growing in popularity in select disciplines and regions of the world. In this episode, we chat with Romy Borrione about her journey working with Thoroughbred racehorses and how she built her own sports science business in Australia. Sport Horse Podcast Guests and Links Episode 35: Hosts: Equine High-Performance Sports GroupPodcast Website: Sport Horse PodcastPresenting Sponsor:Hilltop BioFeatured Image:Romane BorrioneGuest:Romane BorrioneInstagram

Human athletes use compression boots to aid circulation in the lower body post-exercise and during extended travel. Similar devices can be used as a therapy for individuals living with lymphedema. A team at NC State took this concept and developed a new product, the EQ Press, to address the same situations in horses. In this episode, we speak with one of the Founders of Vetletics, Dr. Lauren Schnabel, about a study performed on the EQ Press and exciting next steps for this technology. Sport Horse Podcast Guests and Links Episode 34: Hosts: Equine High-Performance Sports GroupPodcast Website: Sport Horse PodcastPresenting Sponsor: Hilltop BioGuest: Dr. Lauren SchnabelLink:Pneumatic compression therapy using the EQ Press accelerates lymphatic flow in healthy equine forelimbs as determined by lymphoscintigraphyLink: Vetletics