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Dr. Camie Heleski of the University of Kentucky talks about research into cohousing for stallions.
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Camie Heleski, PhD, MS, is an instructor and adviser in the University of Kentucky equine science and management program. Previously, she worked at Michigan State University, where she was the two-year horse management program coordinator for 25 years. Her applied research interests include equine behavior and welfare, horse-human interactions, and working equids in the world’s developing regions. She’s currently president of the International Society for Equitation Science and has served as scientific chair for the National Farm Animal Care Council’s Canadian equine welfare code committee. Her equine research and outreach efforts have taken her to Brazil, Mexico, Honduras, Egypt, and Mali. She enjoys dressage with her Arabian gelding, MSU Ducati._x000D_ _x000D_
Posted by Camie Heleski, PhD, MS | Aug 13, 2021 | Breeding and Reproduction, Farm and Barn, Media, Podcasts, Stallion Care
Dr. Camie Heleski of the University of Kentucky talks about research into cohousing for stallions.
Read MorePosted by Camie Heleski, PhD, MS | Apr 5, 2020 | Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Horsemanship Science, Media, Podcasts, Welfare and Industry
What’s the difference between punishment and negative reinforcement, and how do they apply to learning theory? Dr. Camie Heleski explains.
Read MorePosted by Camie Heleski, PhD, MS | Apr 4, 2020 | Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Media, Podcasts, Welfare and Industry
Dr. Camie Heleski talks about what distinguishes welfare from rights and how the two concepts apply to caring for and training our horses.
Read MorePosted by Camie Heleski, PhD, MS | Sep 30, 2018 | Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Equine Behavior, Horse Care, Horsemanship Science, Media, Seminars, University of Kentucky Diagnostic Research Lecture Series, Vet On Demand, Video, Welfare and Industry
Dr. Camie Heleski describes learning theory to help horse people and vets more safely and humanely interact with horses.
Read MorePosted by Camie Heleski, PhD, MS | Jul 27, 2017 | Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Communication With Your Horse, Equine Behavior, Horsemanship Science, Podcasts
Dr. Camie Heleski offers insight on how horse and human brains differ.
Read MorePosted by Camie Heleski, PhD, MS | Jul 26, 2017 | Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Equine Behavior, Handling and Restraint, Horsemanship Science, Podcasts
The University of Kentucky’s Dr. Camie Heleski offers advice for handling buddy-sour horses.
Read MorePosted by Camie Heleski, PhD, MS | Jul 25, 2017 | Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Communication With Your Horse, Equine Behavior, Horsemanship Science, Podcasts
Have you taught a horse a task on his left but had him be clueless about it on his right? Dr. Camie Heleski explains.
Read MorePosted by Camie Heleski, PhD, MS | Jul 24, 2017 | Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Horse Care, Horsemanship Science, Podcasts
Dr. Camie Heleski shares scientific information about how much horses might learn from watching each other.
Read MorePosted by Camie Heleski, PhD, MS | Sep 17, 2015 | Behavior, Commentary, Dental Problems, Equine Behavior Commentary Series
An equine behavior researcher addresses potential reasons a 3-year-old is grinding his teeth during training.
Read MorePosted by Camie Heleski, PhD, MS | Sep 10, 2015 | Behavior, Commentary, Equine Behavior Commentary Series, Stable and Other Vices, Ulcers
A reader wonders why her mare turns her head, grits her teeth, and sticks out her tongue.
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