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.
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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.
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June 3, 2026
Ep. 41 The Culture of Competition: Exploring Horse Welfare Perceptions
<p>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.</p><p>We also discuss Erica’s ongoing PhD research, including quantitative work and analysis of public responses to high-profile equestrian incidents.</p><p>You can view this paper here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12304784/</p>
June 3, 2026
Ep. 40 Rethinking Riding Schools: Welfare, Workload and Industry Change
<p>This episode explores a research paper surveying Canadian riding lesson facilities to understand how lesson horses are managed and the challenges of maintaining welfare. </p><p>Caleigh Copelin and Dr Katrina Merkies discuss findings showing that while horse welfare was generally positive outside of riding, riding sessions themselves were associated with increased stress due to factors such as inconsistent rider techniques and demanding workloads. The conversation highlights gaps in regulation and oversight, industry perceptions of welfare, and practical ways to support lesson horse wellbeing through education, improved management, and wider industry standards.</p><p>You can view this paper here: https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/cjas-2025-0008</p>
April 25, 2026
Ep. 39 Can we use AI to understand how horses feel? With Dr. Claire Ricci-Bonot
<p>In this episode, we explore new research on using facial expressions and artificial intelligence to identify emotional states in horses, moving beyond pain detection to include states like anticipation, frustration, and disappointment with Dr Claire Ricci-Bonot.</p><p><br></p><p>With models reaching around 76% accuracy, the findings highlight both the potential and the limitations of using technology to assess equine emotion and welfare.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr Claire Ricci-Bonot is an academic researcher specialising in animal behaviour, cognition, and welfare, with a primary focus on horses at the University of Lincoln. Her work explores equine emotions, social relationships, and stress, including topics such as social buffering, separation issues, and the use of AI to identify emotional states in horses.</p><p><br></p><p>You can read this paper here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0302893</p>
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