KIRRILLY THOMPSON Archives - Horses and People

Is Bigger Really Better?

by Dr Kirrilly Thompson | May 31, 2022 | Equine Science, KIRRILLY THOMPSON, Uncategorized | 0 |

When it comes to research studies, most people are impressed by big numbers. But how do you define...

No Research is Perfect… That’s the Point!

by Dr Kirrilly Thompson | May 23, 2022 | KIRRILLY THOMPSON, Science | 0 |

Part 1 of the Science Critique 101 Series. Science critique is absolutely necessary for...

Research Bias vs Biased Research

by Dr Kirrilly Thompson | May 23, 2022 | KIRRILLY THOMPSON, Science | 0 |

This article is Part 3 of the Science Critique 101 Series. There are four common critiques that...

Are You Brave Enough to be Kind to Your Horse, Yourself and Others?

by Dr Kirrilly Thompson | Dec 6, 2021 | Horse Culture, KIRRILLY THOMPSON, Rider Well-being | 0 |

Are you brave enough to be kind to your horse, yourself and others? An article has been published...

Make Hay, Not Straw Men! A Guide to Recognising and Avoiding False Arguments

by Dr Kirrilly Thompson | Mar 9, 2021 | Equitation Science, KIRRILLY THOMPSON, Rider Well-being | 3 |

I have previously written about biases and how they can skew our beliefs about what we consider...

Are you Ready for Equine Agency?

by Dr Kirrilly Thompson | Jan 25, 2021 | KIRRILLY THOMPSON, Uncategorized | 0 |

The term ‘agency’ is commonplace in human-animal studies and was featured in public debate via...

Research shows whipping horses doesn’t make them run faster, straighter or safer — let’s cut it out

by Dr Kirrilly Thompson, Professor Paul McGreevy, BVSc, PhD, FRCVS, Prof. Phil McManus and Dr Bethany Wilson, BVSc, PhD | Oct 30, 2020 | KIRRILLY THOMPSON, PAUL McGREEVY, Uncategorized | 0 |

The horse racing whip debate just got harder… The Melbourne Cup is upon us. This year will...

Can Horse People Get Along? Tips from Six Blind Men and an Elephant

by Dr Kirrilly Thompson | Aug 10, 2020 | Horse Welfare, Human Mindset, KIRRILLY THOMPSON, Rider Well-being | 0 |

It is possible for horse people to get along? Horse people! We have a reputation for being a bit,...

Growing Your Horse’s Window of Tolerance

by Dr Kirrilly Thompson | Jul 14, 2020 | KIRRILLY THOMPSON, Training | 1 |

In an earlier article, I wrote about the window of tolerance, which is kind of like the...

The Window of Tolerance

by Dr Kirrilly Thompson | Apr 14, 2020 | KIRRILLY THOMPSON, Training | 0 |

The window of tolerance. It’s a mild summer evening after work and you are swinging along in the...

The Overlooked Benefits of Being Around Horses

by Dr Kirrilly Thompson | Dec 15, 2019 | Horse Culture, KIRRILLY THOMPSON, Rider Well-being | 0 |

Benefits of being around horses. Therapeutic riding is a well-established and highly regarded...

Bias Beware! Researchers have identified more than 50 types of biases

by Dr Kirrilly Thompson | Oct 1, 2019 | Human Mindset, KIRRILLY THOMPSON, Rider Well-being | 0 |

Bias I own the most beautiful horse in the world. Well, maybe I’m a little biased. We all have our...

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