Changing Rein

We help people navigate change to create a better future for horses and people in equestrian sport and racing.

Expert insights, friendly chats.

★★★★★

Meet our co-hosts

Karen Luke, PhD

Karen is an equine scientist specialising in horse behaviour, welfare and rider safety, and has a lifetime of experience owning, riding and competing horses. She is has a keen interest in helping riders and organisations develop new approaches to horse training and competition that improve horse welfare, rider safety and rider enjoyment.

Meta Osborne, MVB

Meta has almost 40 years experience as an equine reproduction vet, and is a passionate horse welfare advocate. She is co-owner of a successful thoroughbred stud and is keen to help create a better future for horses and the racing industry.

Highlights from the podcast

A few of our most loved episodes...

Lessons from the wild
black blue and yellow textile
black blue and yellow textile

What can we learn from a hoof trimmer whose job is trimming the hooves of wild and free-roaming horses without restraint?

A conversation with the amazing Bonny Mealand.

a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
a man riding a skateboard down a street next to tall buildings
a man riding a skateboard down a street next to tall buildings
The Power of Words

A conversation with former long-time FEI vet and horse welfare advisor, Dr Mette Uldahl.

From the world of Equitation Science, Dr Andrew McLean shares his journey of helping create a better horse industry.

U-turns, Leaky Buckets and Messed Up Horses

Get in Touch with Us

We'd love to hear from you! Reach out anytime.

A person riding a horse is visible, wearing formal equestrian attire, including a helmet with a number. The scene is set in an outdoor equestrian arena, with obstacles for jumping. The area is surrounded by buildings and bleachers, and the sky is clear with scattered clouds.
A person riding a horse is visible, wearing formal equestrian attire, including a helmet with a number. The scene is set in an outdoor equestrian arena, with obstacles for jumping. The area is surrounded by buildings and bleachers, and the sky is clear with scattered clouds.