Is Bigger Really Better?
When it comes to research studies, most people are impressed by big numbers. But how do you define...
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Category: KIRRILLY THOMPSON
No Research is Perfect… That’s the Point!
Part 1 of the Science Critique 101 Series. Science critique is absolutely necessary for...
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Research Bias vs Biased Research
This article is Part 3 of the Science Critique 101 Series. There are four common critiques that...
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Are You Brave Enough to be Kind to Your Horse, Yourself and Others?
Are you brave enough to be kind to your horse, yourself and others? An article has been published...
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Make Hay, Not Straw Men! A Guide to Recognising and Avoiding False Arguments
I have previously written about biases and how they can skew our beliefs about what we consider...
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Are you Ready for Equine Agency?
The term ‘agency’ is commonplace in human-animal studies and was featured in public debate via...
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Research shows whipping horses doesn’t make them run faster, straighter or safer — let’s cut it out
The horse racing whip debate just got harder… The Melbourne Cup is upon us. This year will...
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Can Horse People Get Along? Tips from Six Blind Men and an Elephant
It is possible for horse people to get along? Horse people! We have a reputation for being a bit,...
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Growing Your Horse’s Window of Tolerance
In an earlier article, I wrote about the window of tolerance, which is kind of like the...
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The Window of Tolerance
The window of tolerance. It’s a mild summer evening after work and you are swinging along in the...
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The Overlooked Benefits of Being Around Horses
Benefits of being around horses. Therapeutic riding is a well-established and highly regarded...
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Bias Beware! Researchers have identified more than 50 types of biases
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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