Jody Ambrose & Megan Phillips of the Train with Trust Project host a live discussion about the making of the sensational, award-winning film that started it all - The 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain: Shifting the Paradigm of How We See Lameness.

Hear what the experience has been like for the cast and producers and how the film’s message is having a significant impact on the horse industry. Learn what happened to Galina when cameras stopped rolling, how she is responding to treatment and what she is doing now!

Renowned equine orthopedic veterinarian Dr. Sue Dyson answers questions about impinging spinous processes (ISPs), commonly known as "Kissing Spines").

Dr. Dyson explains what we know about ISPs; how or if we should respond to such radiographic findings; and what a conservative care plan for kissing spines should look like.

How do people outside the horse world feel about what we do, and why does it matter?

“Social license” refers to an unwritten agreement between the public and those who ride horses, that what we do is okay.

In order for riding to be socially acceptable, the majority of people need to agree that we make right and ethical decisions for horses. Maintaining this trust is important to the future of horse riding in its many forms.

In this conversation with Dr. Dyson, we examine current issues within this debate and discuss ways we can find common ground by looking at what the evidence tells us are the best practices to ensure the wellbeing of our equine partners.

Beginning with a detailed description of the biomechanical complexity of the canter, Dr. Dyson explains how problems with the gait, which are commonly considered a training issue, are very often related to underlying musculoskeletal pain or other physical variables.

“The aim of the saddle is to facilitate you riding in balance such that you are as close to the horse’s center of gravity as possible, and so that it will facilitate you being in rhythm with the horse’s movement as far as is possible.” - Dr. Sue Dyson

In our ongoing conversation with Dr. Sue Dyson about the well-being of ridden horses, learn how many elements of saddle fit for both horse and rider, are underestimated factors affecting soundness as well as performance.

“much of the scientific evidence comparing bits with bitless bridles is based on small studies some of which were poorly designed and so do not provide robust evidence.” - Dr. Sue Dyson

A conversation about the stereotype of the Moody Mare - is “mareish” behavior really attributable to hormones, or "the way mares are"? We spoke with with Dr. Sue Dyson to find out what's really going on.

The Train with Trust Project opens the door for Dr. Dyson's audience to directly engage in the on-going discourse about the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE) which is influencing horse riders, veterinarians, trainers and other horse professionals as well as providing an evidence-based focus within conversations pertaining to the well-being of ridden horses everywhere.

Get ready to forever change the way you see horse lameness, take a step up on behalf of our equine better halves, and truly start training with trust.

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