EP1: What is Welfare?

In this episode we navigate how to safely use food rewards with EMS and other insulin related conditions. Answering the question "my pony is so sensitive and I’m struggling to find a reinforcer that is salient enough for him but doesn’t sent him into a flare - what can I do?"

In this episode, we answer the question "is there any evidence for horses having a concentration face during training?"

In this episode we explore the impact that removing agency and expression can have on behaviour and welfare, as well as discussing the different ways that we can allow our horses to have choice in their day to day lives whilst working within the restrictions of a typical management setting and the benefits that allowing for that choice can have on our horses mental health and behaviour.

In our first long-form episode of All Things Equine Welfare, we discuss the key factors that contribute to a horse's mental health, happiness and welfare, and explore how different management practices can significantly impact these areas of their life. Whether you're a horse owner, caretaker, or simply passionate about equine issues, join Aliyah as she dives deep into these topics. 

Before we dive in I wanted to take you all through the who, what and why of All Things Equine Welfare, pop your headphones in and have a listen to learn more about what to expect from the podcast. Make sure to subscribe and mark your calendars so that you don't miss our first episode launching on January 6th 2025!

Welcome to All Things Equine Welfare! The podcast launches on Jan 2025, have a listen to our teaser trailer to find out what the podcast is going be all about and make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss our first episode.