Curious Equestrian

Author: Curious Equestrian

Curious Equestrian: Where Conventional Wisdom Gets Bucked Tired of "that's how it's always been done" in the horse world? Saddle up for a podcast that dares to ask "why?" Join us as we challenge equestrian norms, uncover groundbreaking insights, and revolutionize human-horse partnerships. From myth-busting with leading experts to practical tips that transform curious riders into confident partners. Subscribe now. Because thriving horses horses start with questioning humans.
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Wild Horse Behavior: What 20 Years of Research Reveals About Domestic Horses
Monday, 16 February, 2026

Bonny Mealand - Equine Podiatrist, Touching Wild Academy In this episode: Bonny Mealand has spent 20 years studying wild horses, she talks about how horses' entire lives revolve around social relationships, and how watching wild horses changes the way we advocate for domestic horses.Key topics:- Why social relationships are horses' primary need (not hierarchy or survival)- The two-year commitment: not riding until her mare genuinely agreed- How wild horse behavior reveals what we're missing in domestic horse careGuest contact & resources:Intro Video Credit: Lizzie MacKenzie, Of The Wild - visit the Touching Wild Academy to watch in full.Intro Photo Credits: Jean Sinclair. Takhi in Mongolia Photo Credit Nancy Clarke.Support the podcast: Curious Equestrian challenges conventional wisdom in the horse world. We interview researchers, vets, and evidence-based trainers to ask uncomfortable questions about how we care for and train horses.🔔 New episodes every two weeksSubscribe to our newsletterBook shopMerchAdditional Resources mentioned in this episode:Horses in Company by Lucy ReesHorses in Our Hands5 Domains of Horse Welfare