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Humans have domesticated and handled animals for 14,000 years. Modern times have brought urbanization and technology which have caused a drastic decline in human-animal interactions. As a result, th... more
FAQs about Better Animal Handling:How many episodes does Better Animal Handling have?The podcast currently has 335 episodes available.
June 15, 2021Moving HorsesSend a textDr. Chastain and Abby explain several methods of moving horses this week, including:Leading horsesLongeing horsesUsing long linesMechical hot walkersMoving groups of horses while horsebackLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more24minPlay
June 08, 2021Tying Horses, Restraint by Distraction, and Lifting FeetSend a textThis week, Dr. Chastain and Abby will tell you about:Proper tying of horses by a lead rope or cross tyingRestraint techniques using distractionsHow to lift a horse's front foot and how to lift a rear footLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more21minPlay
June 01, 2021Horse HarnessesSend a textDr. Chastain and Abby invite you to join them in reviewing horse harnesses, including:Parts of a horse harnessSteps in harnessing horsesHarness horse bridlesHarness horse team membersLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more10minPlay
May 25, 2021Bridles, Hackamores, Reins, Bits, and Rider AidsSend a textThis week Dr. Chastain and Abby describe horseback riding:BridlesHackamoresReinsBitsSpursRiding whipsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more22minPlay
May 18, 2021Horseback Riding Tack: Halters, Lead Ropes, and SaddlesSend a textJoin Dr. Chastain and Abby for this week's episode the types and uses of:HaltersLead ropesSaddlesLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more19minPlay
May 11, 2021Catching Horses in Stall or Pastures and in Special SituationsSend a textThis week, Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about:Safer working with horses in stallsCatching horses in pasturesTrapping horsesReleasing horses safelyCapture of foals and stallionsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more21minPlay
May 04, 2021General Considerations in Approaching and Catching HorsesSend a textThis week, Dr. Chastain and Abby cover general considerations in approaching and catching horses, including:Head control and halteringWalking behind horsesKey elements of captureDangers of using food for capture Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more18minPlay
April 27, 2021Diseases Transmitted by HorsesSend a textThis week, Dr. Chastain and Abby present:Zoonotic diseases of horsesHow to prevent transmission of zoonotic diseases of horsesLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more14minPlay
April 20, 2021Trail Riding and Arena RidingSend a textTack up and join Dr. Chastain and Abby to hear about etiquette and safety aspects of:Trail ridingArena ridingLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more14minPlay
April 13, 2021Mounting and Control in the SaddleSend a textIn this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby share their recommendations on:Proper mounting saddle horsesPosition in the saddleMeans of control in the saddleProper dismountingLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com...more20minPlay
FAQs about Better Animal Handling:How many episodes does Better Animal Handling have?The podcast currently has 335 episodes available.