Stable Science from Dr David Marlin’s Animalweb

This is a light and fun interview with Groom Of The Year Emma Cornish to discuss her career, feelings towards the industry and her exciting role at the upcoming Paris Olympics!

Emma will be one of the very few veterinary team members coming from the UK. In her official role as Forge Manager, Emma explains more about how she will assist all teams and ground crews on site for the duration of the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris. PLUS Emma is also on the Cooling Team, and along with Dr Helen Reynolds, she will be looking out for the welfare of all horses from all nations.

This is a relaxed chat where we learn more about Emma's career, how she won the official Groom Of The Year title and what the Olympics will bring!

We also release some exciting news about the Olympics and Emma's involvement on behalf of Animalweb!

Enjoy!

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Emma Davies is a Senior Lecturer (Rider Performance) at Hartbury University about Rider Sleep.

Dr David Marlin and Emma discuss rider performance and the important role of sleep!

• Discussing previous studies and development of studies for riders
• Safety - are you considering the safety aspect of getting enough sleep
• Performance - how does sleep decrease and improve performance?
• Decision-making - sleep can greatly affect this.
• Emotions escalated by lack of sleep - how can your body portray these and influence you and your horse
• How and why does our equine sport (and lifestyle) create more challenges for a good night's sleep?
• What is a 'good night's sleep'?
• What can you do to improve your sleep?

Emma is one of our awesome Animalweb Experts!

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Watch Emma's other info on the website here:

Webinar – Coping with your horse’s injury: guilt, grief and rehab by Emma Davies and Dr Gillian Tabor

Webinar – Stats – Emma Davies

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Dr Gillian Tabor talks to Nikki Routledge, who is a fellow animal musculoskeletal practitioner but not a physio this time! 

Nikki holds an MSc in Animal Manipulation and a Master's in Veterinary Chiropractic. They discuss the history of McTimoney Chiropractic, how she trained, how she works and how to get into the profession.

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In this fasinating chat between two animal physiotherapists, Dr Gillian Tabor and Canine physio Tom Daly, discuss the many similarities and differences in treating horses and dogs.

Tom discusses his passion for helping dogs, the powers of water therapy for dogs

In a typical day, Tom would treat dogs that have:

• Joint issues - such as arthritis, hip or elbow displacer
• Cruciate issues in need of support
• Neurological - inc discs and back issues

With osteoporosis - how can a physio help make a dog more comfortable in their day-to-day lives? Tom explains some of the signs and behaviours to look for which may indicate that your dog is suffering from painful joints.

How does a cruciate issue affect your dog? It is a very common issue that Tom helps many dogs with; these can be caused by chasing squirrels and damage caused by chasing fastballs! Do you use a chuck-it-ball throw?! You may reconsider after listening to the damage they can cause to your dog's cruciate ligaments!

Water treadmills vs treadmills - why are they so useful and helpful in recuperating dogs? And when would a physio use them?

What can you do to help your dog's joints and body? There are some very simple and easy suggestions!

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In a departure from the previous themes of injury, treatment and rehabilitation, Dr Gillian Tabor speaks to Marianne Davies about her research paper ‘Can’t jump, won’t jump.

The conversation covers topics such as ecological dynamics, complexity theory, the constraints-led approach and solving movement puzzles and how this applies to horses. The names and definitions of the theory may not be familiar but the underlying understanding of a holistic view of an amazing biological system – the horse – will be recognisable! Marianne is currently doing a part-time PhD in Skill Acquisition in Equine Sports based at Sheffield Hallam University. Marianne’s coaching experience includes more than 25 years of working in sports, academic and corporate environments. She is a coach developer, coach educator, assessor, IQA and national trainer. She is currently working as a Senior Coach Developer for UK Coaching.

Link to paper - Can’t jump, won’t jump: Affordances of the horse-rider dyad underpin skill adaptation in showjumping using a constraints-led approach

Davies, M., Stone, J.A., Davids, K., Williams, J. and O’Sullivan, M., 2023. Can’t jump, won’t jump: Affordances of the horse-rider dyad underpin skill adaptation in showjumping using a constraints-led approach. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 18(4), pp.1313-1319.

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Tracy Bye interview - The pressures under bitless bridles

Dr Gillian Tabor interviewed Tracy Bye, a lecturer in animal science at the Royal Agricultural Society. Tracy researched and co-authored a paper called Noseband and poll pressures underneath bitted and bitless bridles and the effects on equine locomotion. The paper is about pressures under bitted and bitless bridles. Tracy talks through the rationale for the study, how it was conducted and the conclusions drawn from their results. 

Here is a link to Tracy's Paper - LINK

• Robinson, N. and Bye, T.L., 2021. Noseband and poll pressures underneath bitted and bitless bridles and the effects on equine locomotion. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 44, pp.18-24.

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Please listen back to Emma Busk's podcast where Emma mentions this study and for further info about bitting and bridles.

Emma Busk has a webinar booked for Tues 23rd April @ 7pm - Find out more here.

Emma Busk is an independent bit & bridle fitter and the newest member to our team of experts, Emma is starting strong with this webinar on – Equine cranial/facial anatomy and bridle fitting

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Emma Busk interview – independent bit & bridle fitter

Dr Gillian Tabor interviews Animalweb’s newest expert – Emma Busk a highly-qualified, LANTRA-accredited independent bit & bridle fitter.

Gillian learns about Emma and her work, they go on to discuss:

• Why is getting bridle and bit fitting important?
• What areas can an owner check?
• If an owner wants to get their horse’s bridle/bit fitted what are your recommendations for finding a suitably qualified person to do this?
• What happens during a session?
• What is the biggest myth you would like to dispel?!
• The myths of bitted v bitless

Emma has a webinar booked for Tues 23rd April @ 7pm - Find out more here.

Emma Busk is an independent bit & bridle fitter and the newest member to our team of experts, Emma is starting strong with this webinar on – Equine cranial/facial anatomy and bridle fitting

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Helen chats with Emma Dyer about Equine Careers. We interviewed Emma to learn why she is one of Animalweb's new experts and what she can help our members with.

Emma has already written us an article on how to write a job advert – Read it on the website here – How to write a job posting that brings in awesome candidates by Emma Dyer.

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Dr Gillian Tabor chats with Diane Howard, lead author of a research study developing a pain scoring system for owners to use for horses with osteoarthritis. The article and the scoring system – the Equine Brief Pain Inventory (EBPI) – is openly available for anyone to access and use. Diane and her team used a reliable methodology to design a questionnaire to help owners assess the posture, facial expression, movement and behaviour of their horse. The resulting tool is undergoing further reliability testing in a larger population of owners/caretakers of arthritic and healthy horses before it can be introduced in practice. If you are reading this in 2024 and have a horse with OA, and would like to help with the study – please get in touch!

Link to the paper: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/2/181

Howard, D.L., Lancaster, B. and de Grauw, J., 2024. Development and Preliminary Validation of an Equine Brief Pain Inventory for Owner Assessment of Chronic Pain Due to Osteoarthritis in Horses. Animals, 14(2), p.181.

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Your horse has been diagnosed with kissing spines - what next? 

Firstly, don't panic or ask advice from the internet, which will definitely add to the confusion!

Gillian talks about why sharing X-rays on social media are unlikely to help and some things you need to consider before committing to the veterinary intervention. Working on pre-hab and planning post-intervention management and individual care are discussed, which are critical to a successful outcome.

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There is more helpful information on the website about Kissing Spines:

• Webinar - Kissing Spines by Dr Gillian Tabor
• Video - Lifting the back or rounding reflexes by Dr Gillian Tabor

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Dr Gillian Tabor chats with Jo Paul, Chartered Physiotherapist and President of The Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP). RAMP is a voluntary register of professionals who have signed up to take responsibility for attaining and maintaining gold standards of practice in animal musculoskeletal treatment. Professionals trained in Chiropractic, Osteopathic and Physiotherapy techniques are regarded by RAMP as one occupation - i.e. animal musculoskeletal practitioners. The register is designed to help veterinary surgeons and animal owners choose competent professionals who provide chiropractic, osteopathic, and physiotherapy techniques for the treatment of their animals.

Gillian and Jo discuss RAMPs history, and the value of the three professions working together, to raise and maintain animal welfare and support veterinary referrals and animal owners choosing their MSK practitioner. They also talk about the education and courses that gain or work towards RAMP registration. Gillian finishes by asking Jo about the future of RAMP and the profession.

https://www.rampregister.org/

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Dr Gillian Tabor reviews a recently published paper on the effects of using balance pads.

In this paper, the research team measured the postural sway and multifidus cross-sectional area after standing a horse on pads for 5 minutes, 5 days a week for 4 weeks.

Cathcart, J., Ellis, K.L. and Moorman, V.J., 2024. Short term use of balance pads on postural sway and musculus multifidus cross sectional area in horses. Journal of Equine Rehabilitation, p.100006.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S294990542400001X

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Horse walkers - are they the devil or a gift from the gods?

Dr Gillian Tabor investigates

Views on using horse walkers to exercise horses are very polarised. But what does the research say? Dr Gillian Tabor, an equine physiotherapist, talks through a pragmatic approach to their use. 

Research papers discussed are:

• Freire, R., Buckley, P. and Cooper, J.J., 2009. Effects of different forms of exercise on post inhibitory rebound and unwanted behaviour in stabled horses. Equine Veterinary Journal, 41(5), pp.487-492.
• Walker, T.J., Collins, S.N. and Murray, R.C., 2012. Horse walker use in dressage horses. Comparative Exercise Physiology, 8(1), pp.63-70.
• Murray, R.C., Walters, J.M., Snart, H., Dyson, S.J. and Parkin, T.D., 2010. Identification of risk factors for lameness in dressage horses. The Veterinary Journal, 184(1), pp.27-36.

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As 2024 begins Dr Gillian Tabor offers up some much-needed winter survival ideas and suggestions to support your horse if they are stabled for long periods.

Gillian focuses on the BIG 3 F's - Friends, Forage and Freedom, as well as giving suggestions to help manage your horse's physical health.

Please enjoy this podcast and Happy New Year!

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Dr David Marlin discusses his recently published paper on comparative exercise physiology. With colleagues Dr David Marlin looked at the use of thermal imaging to assess how hot horses are during training, warm-up, during and after competition.

Marlin, D.J., Reynolds, H., Mukai, K., Neil, K., & Akerstrom, G. (2023). Estimating rectal temperature

in exercising horses in a competition environment using infrared thermal imaging. Comparative

Exercise Physiology (published online ahead of print 2023). https://doi.org/10.1163/17552559-

20230026

Sadly this is not open open-access paper, but Dr David Marlin shares the contents, and you can read the abstract by following the link to the website. CLICK HERE to read Dr DavidMarlin's article about it and follow links to the paper.

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Recognising pain in the ridden horse – use of the ridden horse pain ethogram (RHpE) with Sue Palmer (interviewed by Dr Gillian Tabor)

“All too often, pain in ridden horses is labelled as ‘bad’ behaviour. The apparently ‘sound’ horse is ‘naughty’, ‘lazy’, ‘difficult’, ‘explosive’, ‘spooky’, ‘nappy’, and more. These labels are wrong. Pain impacts all aspects of a horse’s performance, including its partnership with the rider, and its potential to progress. It does not always create lameness. Relieving pain can lead to improved performance, a deeper partnership, and greater potential.”

Sue and Gillian discuss the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE), developed by Dr Sue Dyson and colleagues. The RHpE is a checklist of 24 behaviours to check for musculoskeletal pain in the ridden horse. Horses can only demonstrate pain through their behaviour and performance. Only through first recognising pain can we then address it through accurate assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Sue Palmer and Dr Sue Dyson have recently published ‘Harmonious Horsemanship: Use of the Ridden Horse Ethogram to Optimise Potential, Partnership and Performance’.

Sue Palmer has worked in the equestrian industry for over 25 years, is an ACPAT and RAMP registered Chartered Physiotherapist, and based in Staffordshire, UK

https://www.harmonioushorsemanship.co.uk/

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Most people seem to be feeding hoof supplements and or applying treatments to their horse's feet. But what are they made up of and do they actually do anything?

Dr David Marlin answers a few of your questions:

Where does the hoof strength come from?

What are the most commonly found ingredients in hoof supplements?

What does the research show us and are there any studies that we can learn from?

NOW check out these articles:

• We compare nine of the most common hoof supplements on the market – Feed Materials In Focus – Hoof Supplements Compared
• Follow this link to read Dr David Marlin's extensive article on Vitamin E
• Biotin – Common Equine Supplement Ingredients Explained

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Check out this interview with Dr Jo Hockenhull and Dr Lynda Birke as they embark on an exciting new study into Human-Horse Relationships.

The new study has just gone live and is looking for participants!

Why study this and what benefits could it bring to our own relationships with our horses?

Have you ever wondered:

• Why you bond with some horses and not others?
• Why you feel comfortable with some horses quicker than others?
• What your horse may be feeling when they move to a new yard or are sold?
• What can we learn from how our horses interact with us?

ALSO

• Do horses experience grief and loss?
• How can a horse express grief?

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This research is new and exciting - what can our horses teach us?

If you are keen to be involved in the study please head over to the website - www.horsehumanrelation.com

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Briony Witherow is a registered equine nutritionist and lecturer at Writtle University College with a deep understanding through research and teaching experience in the role of horse toys and feeding apparatus and techniques.

In this interview with Briony, we start to discuss the use of feeding techniques and toys to enrich the feeding routine of our horses. We discuss:

• What are horse toys and feeders – and why would we use them?
• Enrichment for horses – what do we mean
• The forage buffet
• Feeding devices or variations in forage – how is it equine entertainment
• The benefits of forage analysis 
• Straw the latest thoughts and research into it’s benefits and application as a forage
• Slow feeders – what to be aware of
• Frustration – should we be worried?
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Plus, Briony will be LIVE on the Dr David Marlin platform on Thursday, 7th December, to discuss her research in more depth. Head over to the website register and find out more.

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Vitamin E is an essential nutrient for horses, much like it is for humans and other animals. Vitamin E cannot be made and must be obtained from the diet. It plays a vital role in various bodily functions, including immune system support, muscle function, and the elimination of free radicals that can damage cells and tissue. Horses that have access to fresh, green pasture typically get an adequate amount of Vitamin E from their diet. However, those that are kept in stables/stalls or fed on a diet consisting mainly of hay might require supplementation.

Dr David Marlin explains the extensive importance of Vitamin E, with a discussion around:

• How much does a horse need?
• What are the different types of Vitamin E?
• What does it do for the horse?
• The importance of selenium
• Concerns around overdose of selenium and Vitamin E
• What supplements are available?
• How much should you supplement your horse (according to their circumstances)?

To see a full article on the subject, the supplement per horse table and learn more about the different supplements available head over to the website.

Learn More about Vitamin E

• Article - Vitamin E for Horses and Ponies
• Article - Feed Materials In Focus – Vitamin E Supplements for Horses Compared
• Article - Can vitamin C help my horse breathe?
• Article - Feed Materials In Focus – Vitamin E Supplements for Muscle Support Reviewed.

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Helen from the Dr David Marlin team interviews Dr Heather Cameron-Whytock - Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Central Lancashire and researcher into THREE of eventings key horse safety studies.

With colleagues, Heather has conducted three significant studies into Horse falls at events. Heather’s 2023 study on horse falls in British Eventing competition was the largest scientific study ever published, and her previous research with FEI data has led to significant safety discussions about fence types and their order during a cross-country course and a closer subjective look at what constitutes a risk factor.

Equestrian eventing is a dangerous Olympic sport, with 16 rider and 69 horse fatalities at competition in the last 10 years. Despite this, there is limited research that aims to improve safety within the sport.

To find out more about Heather and the research she has been involved with, head over to the website and learn more.

Plus, Heather will be LIVE on the Dr David Marlin platform on Thursday, 2nd November, to discuss her research in more depth with a closer look at the numbers and what we can learn from the findings.

Register for the webinar here - LIVE Webinar – Dr Heather Cameron-Whytock on Horse Falls, 3 studies, what have we learned?

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Dr Gillian Tabor and Alex Jolly from SupaStuds talk studs!

Answering the questions:

• When to stud?
• When not to stud?
• How many stud holes are recommended?
• How to manage the stud holes?
• ...and how to choose studs?

They also discussed problems with studding and how to avoid them.

All your studding questions answered.

You can also watch this as a video on the main part of the website here -

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In this podcast Dr Gillian Tabor talks about the Thoroughbred Census and speaks to Helena Flynn – Programme Director and Stephen Wensley – Project Lead for Welfare Data, both from the Horse Welfare Board.

This is an independently-chaired group and includes representatives from British Horseracing Authority, racecourses and horsemen. In 2020, they published a five-year strategy, ‘A live well lived’, with focuses on aspects such as safety and wellbeing, as well as traceability for horses bred for the sport. 

The Horse Welfare Board launched the first-ever thoroughbred census in Great Britain in collaboration with research experts at Hartpury University in June 2023. All owners of former racehorses are being asked to submit a completed census between 28 June – 31 December 2023. The census will help build an improved thoroughbred data bank about former racehorses and the lives they go on to lead

To take part in the census: https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8bNJFzR2FB95ZlQ

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlYXtY0wY8U

To download the ‘A life well lived’ strategy we spoke about, go to https://www.britishhorseracing.com/regulation/horse-welfare-board/

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What is Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris)

Are all sugar beet products created equal?

What is sugar beet, where does it come from, and why do we feed it to our horses?

Dr David Marlin takes a closer look, examining why we have 'traditionally' fed it to our horses. But what is sugar beet made up of, what levels of minerals are included in most sugar beet feeds, and what do we need to be aware of?

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We are currently investigating sugar beet and all our test results will be available to members in a few weeks.

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In these podcasts, Dr Gillian Tabor reviews her highlights from the International Canine and Equine Locomotion Conference (ICEL9) held in Utrecht in August 2023. 

All the recognisable names from biomechanics research were there, which makes for a very exciting meeting to be at. If you have ever written an essay or a dissertation that refers to equine movement, you will have referenced at least one of these experts - Hilary Clayton, Rene van Weeren, Filipe Serra Braganza, Lars Roepstorff, Thilo Pfau, Marie Rhodin or Russell Mackechnie-Guire – that were there this year.

On the first two days, there was the opportunity to listen to keynotes and presentations of the latest research, and on the third day, there were practical sessions based on both canine and equine locomotion. 

Dr Gillian Tabor was able to present two abstracts, one on posture assessment and one on canine flyball. 

There are many study presentations that she doesn't mention, so take a look at the published abstracts for more details. These can be found on the Dr David Marlin website.

This podcast reports on day 2 and 3 of ICEL9 - please listen to Dr Gillian Tabor's review from day 1 on the podcast before this one.

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In these podcasts, Dr Gillian Tabor reviews her highlights from the International Canine and Equine Locomotion Conference (ICEL9) held in Utrecht in August 2023. 

All the recognisable names from biomechanics research were there, which makes for a very exciting meeting to be at. If you have ever written an essay or a dissertation that refers to equine movement, you will have referenced at least one of these experts - Hilary Clayton, Rene van Weeren, Filipe Serra Braganza, Lars Roepstorff, Thilo Pfau, Marie Rhodin or Russell Mackechnie-Guire – that were there this year.

On the first two days, there was the opportunity to listen to keynotes and presentations of the latest research, and on the third day, there were practical sessions based on both canine and equine locomotion. 

Dr Gillian Tabor was able to present two abstracts, one on posture assessment and one on canine flyball. 

There are many study presentations that she doesn't mention, so take a look at the published abstracts for more details. These can be found on the Dr David Marlin website.

This podcast is from the first day of ICEL9 - to listen to Dr Gillian Tabor's reviews from day 2 and 3 please listen to the next podcast.

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Dr Gillian Tabor reports on a study investigating the effects of a device to improve lymphatic flow in the legs on healthy horses, which has the potential for use in horses with injury or chronic progressive lymphoedema (CPL).

Koch, D.W., Schnabel, L.V., Reynolds, J. and Berry, C.R., 2023. Pneumatic compression therapy using the EQ Press accelerates lymphatic flow in healthy equine forelimbs as determined by lymphoscintigraphy. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 84(4).

Head to the DrDavidMarlin.com website for more information.

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At this time of year, many people are starting to use studs if they are eventing, show jumping on grass or concerned about their horse slipping in grass arenas etc. It is an often contested subject with lots of opinions and anecdotes, but sadly very little research. In this podcast, Dr Gillian Tabor will review one research article about using screw-in studs.

The Dr David Marlin Team are currently running a survey - Use of Screw-in Studs for Competition Horses – What do you think?

In this short survey, we are interested in understanding how and when studs are used. Finding out how stud holes are maintained, the perceived benefits of using studs and if there are any concerns relating to horse injury.

This anonymous survey consists of 14 questions, should take no more than 4 minutes to complete. The results will be shared on our website DrDavidMarlin.com and on our social media pages free for all to see.

If you would like to be entered into a draw to WIN A YEAR’S FREE MEMBERSHIP TO DRDAVIDMARLIN.COM just leave an email at the end of the survey. You will not receive any marketing information and your email will not be shared with any 3rd party.

TAKE THE SURVEY - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/stud_survey_2023

Find out more about the survey here >>> https://drdavidmarlin.com/open-survey-use-of-screw-in-studs-for-competition-horses-what-do-you-think/

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Dr David Marlin looks at what is Headshaking, Head Flicking, Head Tossing, Trigeminal Mediated Headshaking

In Spring and Summer the number of cases of headshaking appears to increase, so if this a real increase or potential misdiagnosis? In this podcast, David discusses ….

• What is headshaking
• What are the triggers
• What is the underlying cause
• What options are there for treatment and management

We have LOTS of information on the website about head shaking in horses and TWO webinars by one of the leading research vets on the topic Dr Kirstie Pickles. You can find further learning here:

• Webinar – Headshaking by Dr Kirstie Pickles
• Webinar – Headshaking Q&A with Dr Kirstie Pickles
• Survey – Headshaking – bridle poll results by Dr Russell Mackechnie-Guire 
• Headshaking, Head Flicking, Head Tossing, Trigeminal Mediated Headshaking

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Following a succession of questions and interest in microcurrents in our Facebook Group Gillian has compiled this presentation to help us understand more about what it is and how it works. This was originally a webinar and the audio is used here as a podcast. To watch the webinar, head over to the website - https://drdavidmarlin.com/webinar-microcurrent-therapy-dr-gillian-tabor/

Dr Gillian Tabor discusses:

• What microcurrent gadgets and equipment are on the market, and what are their marketing claims?
• What is the research available to help us determine whether these microcurrent products work?
• What is microcurrent? And how is it proposed to work?
• What is Bioelectricity?
• What is the effect on bone, skin, tendons, muscles and wound healing?
• What studies and research can we draw upon?
• Application – what, for how long and at what level?
• Are there any side effects?

What are Gillians thoughts and evaluations of the therapy? Listen to find out!

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Dr David Marlin gave an impromptu talk at the prestigious Mayfield School in Kent in June at the request of one of our members and pupils at the school, Flo Burnop. Flo arranged for David to speak to her fellow classmates, their parents and staff at the school.

David was delighted to chat and discuss his work, career, where his research has led him and how it has helped shape welfare guidelines for all our horses.

This was recorded outside at the Mayfield School's Equestrian Centre, and you may hear some general yard noises in the background.

Why is David considered the leading voice on these topics?

Dr David Marlin is one of the equine world’s leading scientists, he has worked at the forefront of equine research for over 30 years, David is the President of the UK National Equine Welfare Council and is the President of the Internationally established Sport Horse Welfare Foundation. In David’s illustrious career, he has:

• Worked for over 25 years on equine thermoregulation.
• Has had 200+ equine scientific papers published.
• Worked with endurance horses in the Gulf.
• Advised the racing industry on the prevention of injury and better management protocols.
• Worked with the UK Government on legislation.
• Worked with numerous charities on thermal stress.
• Worked at the 1996 Atlanta, 2004 Athens, 2008 Bejing, 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and 2018 Tryon World Equestrian Games.
• Authored the FEI Guidelines for the National Federations on the management of horses in thermally challenging conditions.
• And for 15 years, David held the position of Senior Scientist and Head of Physiology at the Animal Health Trust.

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What is core stability?

What is the core considered to be, and what also could be included?

              What is the anatomy of the core?

              What do we mean by stability?

              What research is there on core stability in horses?

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When Alfalfa, Camelina, Canola Oil and Baking Soda are recommended for equine gastric ulcers - do they work?

Why are social media and online "experts" recommending them, and is there ANY science to back up the claims?!

Camelina oil and canola oil

• what is it and where does it come from?
• what is it good for?
• what are the drawbacks?
• what oils would be better?
• can oil have any positives for horses suffering from gastric ulcers?

Alfalfa chaff/pellets

• how does alfalfa alter stomach acid?
• where does this information come from
• what studies have been conducted into alfalfa being fed to horses with gastric ulcers? And what can they tell us?
• what are the differences between the chaff and pellets

Baking soda

• why would this be suggested for horses with gastric ulcers?
• what are the problems with baking soda?
• are there any better options?

Check out the website for more articles, videos and information about how to help and support a horse with gastric ulcers.

Here are a few useful links:

Camelina oil and Canola oil for horses with gastric ulcers

Feed Materials In Focus – Is Feeding Corn Oil Good for Treating or Preventing Equine Gastric Ulcers?

EGUS – Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome

Gastric ulcer supplements for horses under the spotlight

Webinar – Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome – Dr Kirstie Pickles

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Dr David Marlin looks back at his research and work over the last 30 years for the FEI at the Olympic Games into helping horses deal with heat.

What can you do to help your horse deal with the heat and rapid increases in heat that they are unprepared for?

We must avoid horses getting too hot and overheating, which can happen during competition.

• Acclimatisation - when and how can you do this? BUT is this possible when we have had cold weather over the last few weeks and months?
• Avoid the heat? Is this possible?
• Change the competition to help horses. What can you do to help your horse? Have you thought about the warm-up and how you can modify it?
• Turn out time, position, and which environment is best?
• Cooling rugs, spraying and shade.
• Travelling during hot periods - what and when is best?
• When to offer water?
• Electrolytes

What should you look for if you are concerned your horse is overheating?

What to do with a HOT horse!

We have LOTS of information on the website to help you keep your horses safe in hot weather, heat waves and extreme changes in temperature.

Hot weather advice – Keep your horse safe in hot weather

What temperature is too hot for horses?

Best Practice for horses in a Heatwave

Horses, Heat, Sweating, Cold-Water, Cooling & Scraping

Planning on competing in the heat?

HEATWAVE poster – print and share

Why is David considered the leading voice on this topic?

Dr David Marlin is one of the equine world’s leading scientists, he has worked at the forefront of equine research for over 30 years, David is the President of the UK National Equine Welfare Council and is the President of the Internationally established Sport Horse Welfare Foundation. In David’s illustrious career, he has:

• Worked for over 25 years on equine thermoregulation.
• Has had 200+ equine scientific papers published.
• Worked with endurance horses in the Gulf.
• Advised the racing industry on the prevention of injury and better management protocols.
• Worked with the UK Government on legislation.
• Worked with numerous charities on thermal stress.
• Worked at the 1996 Atlanta, 2004 Athens, 2008 Bejing, 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and 2018 Tryon World Equestrian Games.
• Authored the FEI Guidelines for the National Federations on the management of horses in thermally challenging conditions.
• And for 15 years, David held the position of Senior Scientist and Head of Physiology at the Animal Health Trust.

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In this podcast, Gillian covers the development of technology for assessing gait and speaks about how reliable visual assessment is. She covers the basics of what the technology is able to measure and some of the key papers that report on research looking into the amount of movement asymmetry seen in normal horses, and how treating with NSAID affects it.

Want to hear more from Gillian or watch some of her videos, then head over to the website to see lots more!

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Objective gait assessment and movement asymmetry - Dr Gillian Tabor

References to the papers discussed:

Bragança, F.S., Rhodin, M. and Van Weeren, P.R., 2018. On the brink of daily clinical application of objective gait analysis: What evidence do we have so far from studies using an induced lameness model?. The Veterinary Journal, 234, pp.11-23.

Persson-Sjodin, E., Hernlund, E., Pfau, T., Haubro Andersen, P., Holm Forsström, K. and Rhodin, M., 2019. Effect of meloxicam treatment on movement asymmetry in riding horses in training. Plos one, 14(8), p.e0221117.

Marunova, E., Hoenecke, K., Fiske-Jackson, A., Smith, R.K., Bolt, D.M., Perrier, M., Gerdes, C., Hernlund, E., Rhodin, M. and Pfau, T., 2022. Changes in Head, Withers, and Pelvis Movement Asymmetry in Lame Horses as a Function of Diagnostic Anesthesia Outcome, Surface and Direction. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 118, p.104136.

Rhodin, M., Egenvall, A., Haubro Andersen, P. and Pfau, T., 2017. Head and pelvic movement asymmetries at trot in riding horses in training and perceived as free from lameness by the owner. PLoS One, 12(4), p.e0176253.

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Dr David Marlin discusses - Why do we use saddle pads?

The reasons we might use a saddle pad could include:

• Keeping the saddle clean
• Wicking sweat
• Improving saddle fit
• To reduce saddle movement
• Distribute rider and saddle forces more evenly and prevent high-pressure points
• Fashion

Of these, probably the most important are distributing saddle forces evenly and reducing saddle movement.

How can you choose which saddle pad is best for your horse?

BUT which of these is the most important?

How can you choose which Saddle Pad is best for your horse?

How have we tested these pads?

WHICH PADS DID WE TEST?!

AND… The results!

To see the full article and to watch the webinar follow the links below.

ARTICLE WITH TABLE OF RESULTS - https://drdavidmarlin.com/saddle-pads-tested-april-2023/

WEBINAR ABOUT THE TESTS AND RESULTS - https://drdavidmarlin.com/webinar-saddle-half-pads-tested-dr-david-marlin/

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What do Apple Cider Vinegar, Aloe Vera and Sweet Potatoes have in common?

They are all things that "internet experts" are recommending for horses...

Dr David Marlin investigates the questions:

• Can I feed my horse sweet potatoes?
• Are sweet potatoes beneficial to horses with gastric ulcers?
• What does the science tell us, and what research is there into sweet potatoes and gastric ulcers?
• Is Aloe Vera helping horses prone to gastric ulcers?
• What are the animal studies that lead to concerns about Aloe Vera?
• Are there any benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), if any?
• Is there any science behind ACV?
• What are the false claims behind ACV?
• What are the dangers of acidic feeds?

If you want to learn more read our feeding articles on the website -

Aloe vera – is this a good option for horses prone to gastric ulcers?

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Gillian reviews a paper published in the Equine Veterinary Journal in 2020 that tested using a LED device to heal wounds on horses’ necks. The paper has good methodology with a control group, and those taking the measurements did not know whether the wounds were being treated. Listen to find out if the LED device sped up healing!

Michanek, P., Toth, T., Bergström, E., Treffenberg‐Pettersson, H. and Bergh, A., 2021. Effect of infrared and red monochromatic light on equine wound healing. Equine veterinary journal, 53(1), pp.143-148.

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A podcast about equine respiratory disease and, in particular respiratory issues that often start in Spring.

Dr David Marlin answers the question, 'what problems do the warmer days and onset of Spring cause your horse?'

• Why are the lungs sensitive, and why are they prone to environmental changes?
• What do allergic and/or allergens do to the lungs?
• What is Equine Asthma?
• Where do the air quality problems come from?
• What can you do to help and protect your horse?

Dr David Marlin has delved into great detail on the subject of respiratory issues, equine asthma and why horses cough. To learn more, please check out the extensive resources on the website here:

1. Why Does Your Horse Cough? - https://drdavidmarlin.com/why-does-your-horse-cough/
2. Spring Associated Respiratory Disease - https://drdavidmarlin.com/spring-associated-respiratory-disease-is-coming-2/
3. Respiratory Tips - https://drdavidmarlin.com/respiratory-tips/
4. Respiratory Supplements Reviewed - https://drdavidmarlin.com/respiratory-supplements-for-horses-reviewed/
5. Respiratory problems in horses: How to recognise, manage and avoid them - https://drdavidmarlin.com/respiratory-problems-in-horses-how-to-recognise-manage-and-avoid-them/

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John Moore is a renowned equine development professional in America. Some may call John a horse behaviourist, although he does not like the title… he prefers to think of himself as providing equine educational opportunities for humans to understand what our horses are thinking, feeling, and why.

Dr David Marlin has asked John to share a few of his thoughts and learnings about horse behaviour with us.

The interview was conducted over Zoom as John is based in Montana in the USA. 

In the coming months, we hope to have John on to discuss various aspects of how horse behaviour is important to how we keep and care for our horses. We hope to cover topics including; when science meets behaviour, demographic differences, horses are ever naughty, spotting a horse's reaction to pain and other interesting subjects.

If you have any questions for John or ideas for topics you would like him to cover then please let us know in the Members' Facebook Group or by email - [email protected]

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A review of cold therapy when used for horses.

• The history of cold therapy
• Looking at local applications not whole body.
• RICE – should we still follow the protocol of Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation in animals?
• A sneak peek at a recent survey of Equine Physios and their use of cold therapy.
• Cryotherapy for laminitis
• Using cold therapy to reduce whole body heat
• Tendon and ligament injuries – how does cold therapy benefit them and/or prevent injury? If at all.

David explores the different research papers, science investigations and evidence available.

This is based on a webinar that David held in December 2022 - you can watch the full webinar here >>> https://drdavidmarlin.com/webinar-a-review-of-cold-therapy-cryotherapy-by-dr-david-marlin/

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Dr Gillian Tabor introduces Lorna Cameron, a senior lecturer at Hartpury University. Lorna discusses her work on female equestrians and, specifically, body image.

Body Image has been investigated in diverse sports, yet not in equestrian, where a high proportion of female participants. Does this mean it is not an issue? Or just not talked about.

Why may BI be an issue?

What do you think?

Subjective judging?

This conversation will continue on the DrDavidMarlin.com Facebook Group. In future episodes of the Women In The Saddle podcast series Dr Gillian Tabor will be looking at the science of the female body and perception, women's health and what young and older female riders should be aware of.

WANT TO WATCH THE WEBINAR - you can watch the full visual of this on the DrDavidMarlin website here >>> https://drdavidmarlin.com/webinar-body-image-in-female-equestrians-lorna-cameron/

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Headaches in horses.

Why do we think horses get horses?

What can we do to help elevate the discomfort?

Dr Gillian Tabor looks at the following:

• The equine skeleton and confirmation - what can cause discomfort and generate headaches?
• How do posture and training affect the body, neck and affect the head
• What should we look for - across and around the face
• Behavioural changes
• Vets and their assessments
• Treatments, comfort and restoring range of motion and quality

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In this episode, Dr David Marlin looks closer at Sugar and Starch - Are they always bad for horses?

Sugar and starch are everywhere in our horse’s diets. Even grass can be a source of sugar and starch. And in fact, our horses might struggle on a ZERO sugar and ZERO starch diet, which is good news because it would be impossible to achieve. And part of the sugar and starch problem is how it’s fed. So a horse eating grass or hay with a moderate sugar or starch content over the course of several hours will cope better from a metabolic perspective than if the same volume of sugar and starch were given in one go in a hard feed that could be eaten in 10 minutes!

Dr David Marlin has delved into great detail on this subject, and to read and learn more on this, please check out the extensive article on the website here >>> https://drdavidmarlin.com/sugar-and-starch-good-or-bad/

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In this podcast, Dr Gillian Tabor reviews a paper that investigates the size of the deep spinal stability muscle, multifidus, in relation to chronic lameness. Whilst admitting a positive bias as to the topic of the paper, Gillian discusses the validity of the methodology and the results, as well as the outcome and the key take-home messages.

Research Review of Paper:

Sullivan, H.M., Acutt, E.V., Barrett, M.F., Salman, M.D., Ellis, K.L. and King, M.R., 2022. Influence of chronic lameness on thoracolumbar musculus multifidus structure in the horse. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 117, p.104053.

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Equine Joint Supplements UPDATED for January 2023

In this podcast, Dr David Marlin discusses his recent work reviewing equine joint supplements.

How do you find the BEST equine joint supplements for your horse?

• What are equine joint supplements?
• Are equine joint supplements important?
• What are the efficacy of using them and some of their ingredients?
• What can you and can't you expect from a joint supplement?
• What ingredients can we find in them?
• Are joint supplements legal to compete on?
• Which ingredients have research papers supporting them?
• What should you look for and EXPECT from an honourable and reputable supplement company?
• Where to find the BEST joint supplements

At DrDavidMarlin.com we have explored the world of equine joint supplements in great detail with INDEPENDENT research and reviews of their compositions. We have a huge area of the website dedicated to equine joint supplements with all the independent NON-BIAS information you could want.

Here is a page with all this and much more information >>> Equine Joint Supplements

Here is are the results from our joint supplement survey, what do the rest of the equestrian world think about joint supplements, and which ones do they think really work? >>> The equine joint supplement survey RESULTS – January 2023

Here Dr David Marlin has looked at 16 of the TOP RATED equine joint supplements to evaluate exactly what is in each of them, how much they cost and whether they have research to suggest they do actually work! >>> Equine Joint Supplement Composition – January 2023

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Dr Gillian Tabor meets Emily Plummer from @wisewomeninsport, and together they open the discussion of how women in sport and specifically equestrianism tackle various challenges and health implications of riding. Together they delve into the health of women touching on physiology, age, menstrual cycle, body changes following pregnancy and body image.

Under discussion in this podcast:

• Menstrual cycle and the reproductive cycle
• Recent body image discussions at Riding Clubs and Pony Club
• The limitations of a lot of sports science research in regard to women
• Female rider performance and how it can be affected by monthly cycles and what you can do to improve your well-being and competitive chances
• Mental health for women throughout their monthly cycles
• How can you fuel your body differently to benefit your riding
• Women competing at elite levels
• The importance of menstral health for young female riders
• The changes to the female body following pregnancy and childbirth

This conversation will continue on the DrDavidMarlin.com Facebook Group. In future episodes in the Women In The Saddle podcast series Dr Gillian Tabor will be looking at the science of body image and perception, women's health and what young and older female riders should be aware of.

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Gillian discusses the effects of a technique commonly applied to horses to lift and round their backs. This movement is often used as part of therapy treatments and prescribed to owners to repeat with their horses on a regular basis. Whilst it is possible to see the ‘lift’ and flexion of the back, this paper evidences the effect on the vertebrae and discusses their effect in horses diagnosed with kissing spines

In this podcast Dr Gillian Tabor reviews the research paper:

Paper: O’Sullivan, S., McGowan, C.M., Junnila, J. and Hyytiäinen, H.K., 2022. The effect of manually facilitated flexion of the thoracic spine on the interspinous space among horses with impinging dorsal spinous processes of the thoracic vertebrae. The Veterinary Journal, 289, p.105909.

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Recently, we have seen a few posts about an apparent problem with a specific product where owners have said their horse wouldn’t eat it or that their horse has become ill after eating it! So if this happens to you, what steps should you take?

In this podcast, Dr David Marlin discusses:

1. Be careful what you post on social media
2. Why might a horse or pony not eat a feed or supplement?
3. Remember – horses and ponies get ill every day!
4. What to do if you suspect a problem with a feed or supplement

If this topic is of interest and you would like to learn more, check out this article on the Dr David Marlin website >>> https://drdavidmarlin.com/how-to-deal-with-horse-feed-and-supplement-issues/

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Dr David Marlin is the President of the UK National Equine Welfare Council and President of the Internationally established Sport Horse Welfare Foundation, and with David's deep and varied experience across the spectrum of the international equine world, he is well positioned to discuss this HOT topic.

Is what we 'equestrians' do acceptable?

Here David discusses society's view/s on the equestrian world's social licence to operate.

Thought-provoking and eye-opening... what is in store for the equestrian world, could it go the way of fox hunting, jump racing in Australia or the removal of the equestrian element from Modern Pentathlon?

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2023 Where to start? Planning for a great year! Dr Gillian Tabor

Gillian shares her ideas and thoughts on how to make 2023 a great year for you and your horse!

Gillian compares your horse's plan to a car sat nav.

1. Where to start
2. What to look at
3. What you can do for your horse
4. Planning ahead – building a strategy 

If this topic is of interest and you would like to learn more, watch a webinar that goes into greater depth, then check out this on the Dr David Marlin website >>> https://drdavidmarlin.com/webinar-2023-where-to-start-planning-for-a-great-year-dr-gillian-tabor

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Dr David Marlin has over 30 years of experience in designing training programmes for the equine elite, and with his years of wisdom, we can bring our horses back into work while reducing the risk of lameness. David discusses:

• Why do we want horses to be fit?
• Road work
• Tendons, joints and ligament damage
• Surfaces - the hidden dangers
• Young horses
• Hoof boots and barefoot
• How to increase training
• Recovery weeks
• Lunging, treadmills and long reining for back health
• Boots and bandages - the hidden dangers

If this topic is of interest and you would like to learn more, watch a webinar that goes into greater depth, then check out this on the Dr David Marlin website >>> https://drdavidmarlin.com/webinar-early-season-winter-training-by-dr-david-marlin/

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David is at London International Horse Show and catches up with his old friend Professor Lars Roepstorff. Lars is the International Surfaces Expert for the FEI.

They discuss Lars' life, career and relationship/love of horses, where science and the thirst for care and well-being for horses led him as a vet and research scientist.

This is a fascinating, warm and eye-opening interview. There is a focus on the intricacies of equestrian surfaces and what they are doing to ensure the best surfaces for our horses. What can you do to create the best working surface of your arena for your horse? They also discuss barefoot and competing barefoot horses at the highest levels.

Apologies for the background noise - this interview was conducted LIVE at the London International Horse Show, Olympia can be very loud!

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A quick podcast from Gillian about her Stifle webinar on the website that covers:

• Structure - the anatomy
• Normal function
• When it goes wrong - dysfunction
• Veterinary Options
• Physio & Rehab

Watch the full webinar here >>> https://drdavidmarlin.com/webinar-the-equine-stifle-function-and-dysfunction-dr-gillian-tabor/

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We ran a survey to find the BEST pair of riding gloves – according to how the participants rated the gloves, specifically looking into; Warmth, Comfort, Durability, Breathability, Waterproof, Ease of Washing/Cleaning, Flexibility, Ease of doing tasks, Holding the rein, Grip and WOW factor!

The survey results are here - over 1000 pairs of riding gloves were rated in the survey.

You can watch a video of David discussing and explaining the results on the website. We also have league tables and result tables to help you see which type of riding glove is best for you. Check it out here >>> https://drdavidmarlin.com/video-the-best-riding-gloves-survey-results-december-2022/

Like all our surveys and testing, our members decide what we look at, if you want to be involved, then join our membership today!

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Is it time to start rugging our horses?

The temperature is dropping, and we're all feeling the cold, but when does our horse feel the cold, and when do they need a rug to keep warm?

Dr David Marlin explains the fundamentals of how the horse's own "central heating" system works and what they do to stay warm, and how their bodies are affected by the weather. What are the horse's copying mechanisms, are they better equipped to deal with colder temperatures?

Learn the basics in determining if your horse needs a rug on (yet) or not.

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Dr David Marlin Rounds Up his last two weeks – talking to us about his work as a scientist and as an ambassador for World Horse Welfare.

1. Laterality survey launched - Researchers from around the world are working together to learn more about laterality or "sidedness" and what effects it. Is it nature or nurture?
2. Trip to Holland to meet the marketing company for the Sport Horse Foundation. What is the Sport Horse Foundation trying to do to benefit horses in competition?
3. Horse and rider obesity discussions with Tamzin Futardo, Jane Williams, Lorna Camron and Yorkshire Show Organisers - what can be done for horses and riders?
4. Reining - where does reining sit compared to the stress of eventing, endurance etc?
5. Are horses happy in sport? Social licence, should we be riding horses? What the general public 'may' think and feel about how we use, ride and train our horses.
6. The latest on DrDavidMarlin.com - stifle webinar recorded.
7. Sable Stiffness - tree or treeless, what are the advantages and disadvantages? How and when to choose.
8. The Dr David Marlin Advent Calendar! What could you win in the run-up to Christmas?! Prizes worth £100's pounds! Subscribe to the Dr David Marlin YouTube Channel to win.
9. Members get the opportunity to win The Dr David Marlin Christmas Cracker! You could win David, yes, win David for the day! Exclusively for members of DrDavidMarlin.com

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Dr Gillian Tabor is a charted physiotherapist specialising in the treatment and rehabilitation of horses. In this podcast, Gillian reviews a very recent research paper, Posture and Pull Pressure by Horses When Eating Hay or Haylage from a Hay Net Hung at Various Positions by Hodgson and colleagues. Through her research review, Gillian poses questions about how feeding from haynets differs from how wild horses graze on grass and occasionally on bushes/trees.

The study looked at height of haynets, the pressure exerted by horses, the difference between hay and haylage and how double-haynets affect the horse's feeding practice.

Questions asked:

• Does hay or haylage affect how a horse eats, taking forage from a haynet?
• Does the height of a haynet affect the horse?
• With the frustration of feeding from haynets does this encourage the horse to exert more pressure?
• And how does all of the above affect the horse's musculoskeletal system and the way their teeth work/move?

Gillian and the researchers compare our domesticated horses to wild horses, what we feed them and how we provide that feed whilst trying to ensure they are getting a suitable type of forage, amount of forage and regularity of forage without causing weight/obesity issues (and the associated detrimental health effects of this), whilst ensuring they get enough forage to protect against stomach issues and ulcers.

Gillian reviews the research to help us find the answers so that we can care for our horses in a way that improves their lives.

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Dr David Marlin Rounds Up his week - talking to us about all his different passions and work in Horse Welfare.

1. Svend Kold - David is sad to hear of his passing, and reminisces about the times they worked together.
2. David has been working with Tracy Bye at Loughborough University on Rider Balance.
3. Data analysis for the FEI for the Asian Games next year and Paris 2024.
4. David attended the Farriers Conference at Stoneleigh to present a talk and discuss his work with them.
5. He has been working with Helen Reynolds, Thermographer on reports from the Tokyo Olympics.
6. David has been working on a new project with World leading experts looking at laterality, it is an exciting new international project.
7. As President of The Sport Horse Welfare Foundation David has helped launched the new Delphi Project, where over 70 professionals from around the world are coming together.
8. David discusses what is coming up for DrDavidMarlin.com members with research on rugging and results of a study now produced for easy understanding.
9. Lucinda Green has been in touch with David to involve him in a few new events, and they discussed eventing and the new formats.
10. Eventing's MIMClip - David got to speak to the inventor and chat about his history, recent research into the clip and how many wonder whether the safety clip decided Michael Jung's Olympic medals in Tokyo.
11. Finishing with a little about his upcoming trip to London for the Royal Society of Innovation in Sport.

David is very busy, and by sharing a little about his week, we hope you can see how science in sport is affecting and developing our everyday horse sport and all our horses' lives.

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Electrolytes are essential for health and performance.  But this is a topic that is poorly understood with large amounts of misleading advice circulating on the internet and social media.  It doesn’t need to be like this.  In this 30min podcast we will explore some basics, discuss what to feed (when and why) and dispel the myths. 

Electrolytes are involved in many bodily functions including regulating thirst, allowing nerves to work, helping muscles contract, forming bone andteeth), are involved in energy production and other chemical processes, DNA and RNA formation and stomach acid production.

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Dr David Marlin discusses why does your horse cough. 

A cough in one form or another is something we hear a lot whether it's us, the family member, horses, cat, dog, we all recognise what a cough is of course during covid anyone coughing, gets a very wide berth.

But what is a cough and what's his function?

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Dr David Marlin discusses the topic of Nutrition

This podcast is loosely based around a Facebook Live event done by Dr David Marlin recently.

Nutrition and specifically looking at the sort of information David has collected over the past 5 to 10 years from horse owners on the problems that they have with their horses, particularly from a nutrition point of view.

The nutrition questionnaire that David used with horse owners is around 50 questions long and it asks a wide variety of questions, starting with questions about the horse, its temperament age, sex breed, things like that, what it's used for, what sort of feeds it's on what sort of work it's in Vaccination, teeth illness, all sorts of questions like that.

In this podcast, David will be discussing the sort of things that these questionnaires have thrown up and also what the most common advice David would give.

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Dr David Marlin discusses the topic of Respiratory Problems in Horses.

How to recognise, manage and avoid and what we're going to cover is what does the respiratory system do?

How's it put together?

What causes respiratory problems?

How can we avoid respiratory problems and how can we manage and treat respiratory problems once they occur?

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Dr Kirstie Pickles discusses and answers attendes questions on the topic of Vaccinations. 

Answering questions such as;

Q. Can vaccines cause issues for a horse that suffers with allergies if they are given at the time of year?

Q. Are we over vaccinating? And are annual boosters really necessary?

Q. Are annual boosters buying in an older retired horse?

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Dr. Gillian Tabor discusses the topic of Cupping for horses.

Cupping has been around for thousands of years, but past anecdotal and hearsay what evidence and research are there and what are Dr. Gillian Tabor’s thoughts are about this style of therapy.

Is it positive or detrimental? Does it improve recovery or damage the tissue?

Gillian looks at the history of cupping, what cupping actually does to the body, the different ways of administrating cupping and what limited research there is investigating cupping.

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Dr David Marlin discusses the topic of cold therapy for horses.

Many people are now aware that there is an Anti RICE movement, (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) growing in human use. RICE has been used widely for the treatment of acute soft tissue injury in human therapy for years and RICE is still widely used in professional sport despite some medics campaigning against it.  However, in the equestrian world cold therapy or Cryotherapy is widely used without a lot of negativity; let’s look at why this is and at the benefits of RICE in equestrian sport in more detail

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Dr Gillian Tabor discusses a rehabilitation exercises paper by Ellis & King.

Dr Gillian Tabor, a Chartered Physiotherapist who specialises in the treatment and rehabilitation of horses, takes a look into a journal article that was published last year by Ellis & King. Discuss what they did, how they measured it and what they found. The article references the rehabilitation exercises that Gillian also recommends that you can do with your horses of different ages and experiences.

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Dr Gillian Tabor on Equiband and the use of training aids.

Dr Gillian Tabor, a Chartered Physiotherapist who specialises in the treatment and rehabilitation of horses, discusses training aids. Although training aids aren't compulsory, they are useful in the right context with the right horse, at the right time and set up correctly. Gillian talks about the use of this specific system made by a company called Equity Core concepts.

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Dr David Marlin discusses the topic of Stress in Horses and Riders.

When most of us hear the word “stress” we probably immediately think of it as something bad.  So is there such a thing as “good stress?”. What is too much stress?  Can you have too little stress?  In this Podcast we’ll look at stress from a different perspective.

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Dr Gillian Tabor is the Programme Manager and lectures on the MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy course at Hartpury University and is undertaking research, both her own equine projects and supervising students.

Gillian discusses Underperformance in horses and how it can be linked to Gut Health - This podcast accompanies Dr David Marlins Gut Health Webinar, click here

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Dr David Marlin discusses the topic of Stress and is it always a bad thing?

When most of us hear the word “stress” we probably immediately think of it as something bad.  So is there such a thing as “good stress?”. What is too much stress?  Can you have too little stress?  In this Podcast we’ll look at stress from a different perspective. This is the full discussion with Dr David Marlin.

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Dr David Marlin discusses the topic of Stress and is it always a bad thing?

When most of us hear the word “stress” we probably immediately think of it as something bad. So is there such a thing as “good stress?”.  What is too much stress? Can you have too little stress? In this Podcast we’ll look at stress from a different perspective.

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What is tapering?

Tapering is reducing the amount of training time on the days prior to your competition.  Tapering is not about reducing the intensity or effort that you or your horse puts into training but the actual duration that you work them for, this is key.  Tapering is a tried and tested method to improve performance at your competition and has been used successfully in human athletes over the past 30 years but isn't so widely known in the equestrian community.  In this Podcast, Dr David Marlin explains what Tapering is and how to use it in your horse's fitness and training plan to greatly improve your horse's performance!

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