Dit onderzoek analyseert of prestaties van jonge springpaarden tijdens de WBCYH betrouwbaar voorspellen of zij later succesvol zijn op het hoogste internationale niveau. Uit de data van 540 finalisten blijkt dat 80% dit niveau bereikt, maar dat een hoge klassering in de WBCYH-finale geen garantie biedt …

The topic of this bachelor's thesis is an investigation of the manure solids produced during the separation of cow manure for suitability as bedding in horse stalls. The aim is to show the aspects of this material that influence the health of horses, but also with regard to the sustainability aspect …

The equine sector seems to be stuck in the past in many factors and in terms of treating and keeping horses, people often keep acting according to old masters and long-established methods. Under the question what it does mean for a horse to live his full potential this work looks at the horse in relation …

The hoof is the foundation of the horse and, as the saying goes, ‘no foot, no horse’. This age-old phrase accurately describes the importance of humans taking proper care for horse’s hooves when horses do not live in the wild. Though hoof care has been important since the domestication of horses, it …

Usually the whole is the sum of its parts (added linearly): someone is happy and travelling, so happy travelling. Someone walks across a motionless and stable bridge and thus moves forward. But when hundreds of people walk together, the bridge may start to wobble quite suddenly. Both systems - the pedestrian …

The aim of this research was to find out in how far the Netherlands could learn from Sweden regarding the use of manure, in order to create awareness within the equine sector on sustainable solutions. The number of horses in Europe exceeds 5 million and keeps increasing, therefore contributes to greenhouse …

This qualitative research aims to discover to what extent Authenticity as trait is a starting point for leadership qualities Vulnerability, Self-Confidence, and Resilience, and enforced by equine assisted coaching (EAC), for now and with the upcoming generation of leaders. EAC is a form of coaching with …

This study was inspired by the seemingly incorrect valuation of investments during equine auctions and the fact that the investments are not valued in a mathematical way. Equine auctions form a tremendous place for both, traders and buyers, to gather and trade equine assets in a most efficient way. Each …

Lameness in horses is a big problem in the equine industry, it is the most common health problem and causes horses to retire early or the horses are in need of special care and attention which takes a lot of time, effort and money. The aim of this study is to better understand the movement of a warmblood …

In comparison to feral horses which spend 12-16 hours with feed intake behaviour and travel up to 28 km a day, nowadays management of the horse by humans has shortened its feeding time and introduced unfamiliar feed types, especially cereals containing a large amount of starch, protein concentrates and …