About International Society for Equitation Science
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.
Ep 43. If Horse Welfare Comes First, Where Do We Draw the Line on Pressure?
In this episode, we explore Cristina Wilkins’ ISES 2025 keynote, Seeing Pressure: Evidence and Responsibility in Modern Equitation. Drawing on research into elite dressage, the Five Domains Model and the One Welfare framework, Cristina examines the physical impacts of equestrian equipment, including bridles and nosebands, and the signs of discomfort and pressure that can go unnoticed.
The discussion challenges us to reconsider what has become normal in equestrian sport, how we recognise equine discomfort, and the responsibility of riders, trainers and judges to put horse welfare first.
Members can access last year’s conference talks for free and enjoy discounted access to this year’s! Non-members can purchase both via our website at the standard rate for this year and a discounted rate for last year. Become a member today to enjoy these benefits!
Become a member: https://www.equitationscience.com/membership
Purchase the talks: https://www.equitationscience.com/csu-2025
11 Oct 2026
Ep. 42 Understanding Our Bond with Horses: Love, Work and Everything in Between
In this episode, Professor Jane Williams, Dr Richard Corrigan and Dr Marc Pierard explore the development of the Human–Equine Attachment Scale (HEAS), examining six dimensions of the human–horse bond, from companionship and personal wellbeing to status and sacrifice.
Discover how our relationships with horses can influence horse care, veterinary decisions and equine welfare, whether we own, ride, compete, train or work with horses.
You can read this paper here: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/evj.70141
3 Jun 2026
Ep. 41 The Culture of Competition: Exploring Horse Welfare Perceptions
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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