In this podcast, Dr David Marlin discusses the best practices for starting early season training for your horse or pony, focusing on soundness and performance. David emphasizes the importance of strengthening the horse's back, ensuring proper saddle fit, and addressing common misconceptions about road work. The conversation also covers dietary needs, exercise frequency, warm-up and cool-down techniques, and post-exercise care to prevent injuries.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to Early Season Training
• Strengthening the Horse's Back
• Saddle Fit and Its Importance
• Road Work: Myths and Realities
• Diet and Nutrition for Training
• Exercise Frequency and Recovery
• Warm-Up and Cool-Down Techniques
• Post-Exercise Care and Injury Prevention

There is a lot more information on the AskAnimalweb.com website and this article will be very helpful - New Year, New Training Plan

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Prof Pablo Murcia talks to Dr David Marlin about his recent paper about horses being infected with H5N1 – avian flu – in Asia, and that infections have been occurring in horses undetected.

In this conversation, Professor Pablo Murcia discusses his recent research on bird flu in horses, emphasizing the importance of understanding avian influenza and its potential impact on equine health. He explains the mechanisms of infection, the risks for horse owners, and the evolving nature of viruses. The discussion also highlights the need for global surveillance and the role of vaccination in controlling infectious diseases.

• The study of bird flu in horses is crucial for understanding emerging infectious diseases.
• Horses can be exposed to avian influenza viruses, but the health implications are still unclear.
• Serology is an important tool for detecting past infections in horses.
• The mechanisms of infection in horses are still largely speculative.
• High contact rates between horses and infected birds increase the risk of transmission.
• Vaccination is essential for preventing outbreaks of equine influenza.
• The global spread of avian influenza is a dynamic situation that requires constant monitoring.
• Research collaboration is key to understanding and controlling infectious diseases.
• Public health messaging must be based on scientific evidence to combat misinformation.
• Preparedness is vital in managing potential outbreaks of diseases like bird flu.

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Are Welfare and Performance Mutually Exclusive in Equestrian Sport?

This week, we’re bringing you something significant - a recorded presentation by Dr. David Marlin from March 2023, all about SLO—Social Licence to Operate.

This presentation predates some of the major welfare controversies that have recently hit the headlines: the military horses galloping through London, the Blue Tongue outcry, and the shockwaves caused by a dressage rider’s training video.

David has been at the forefront of the SLO conversation for years, and we believe now is the perfect time to revisit this critical topic. His presentation reminds us what’s truly at stake—the trust and acceptance that allow us to keep enjoying our horses, our sports, and our industry. If we don’t take Social Licence seriously, we risk losing it all—for our hobby, our profession, and for the horses we care about so deeply.

David’s presentation is titled - Are Welfare and Performance Mutually Exclusive in Equestrian Sport?

You can watch the full presentation on YouTube or on the AskAnimalweb.com website, but for now, enjoy this powerful audio recording. Feel free to comment on our social platforms or email us. Thank you for tuning in!

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