In this pilot study, it was investigated whether there is a difference in the speed of learning a discrimination task when comparing domesticated horses with a wild type horse species. Further it was explored whether inbreeding has an influence on the cognitive abilities of the tested horses as suggested …

This bachelor thesis investigates how the organization Zwolle International can innovate on the program to maintain the subsidy of the municipality Zwolle, which is one of the largest sponsors for this equine event. In a letter the municipality states the program is not innovative enough. In three ways, …

This thesis was conducted to analyze the structures of European state studs in regards to business structures, resources and developments of European state studs. The goal is to support the work of the European State Studs Association (ESSA) which is building up a network between European state studs …

Dit rapport gaat over de professionalisering in de paardenhouderij in Nederland. De paardenhouderij heeft in Nederland in de laatste decennia een enorme groei doorgemaakt, men spreekt over de wens en/of noodzaak om te professionaliseren in de paardenhouderij. ABAB Accountants wilde weten wat deze professionalisering …

Het voeren van paarden op gelimiteerde en voorspelbare tijden kan er toe leiden dat het paard stereotiep gedrag ontwikkelt. Dit komt omdat paarden meestal hun maaltijd krijgen na het uiten van dit gedrag, waardoor de maaltijd door hen als beloning wordt gezien. Stereotiep gedrag is niet wenselijk voor …

In this report the internal situation of Hölscher is analysed. Josef Hölscher GmbH is a ropery, wattle and producer for equestrian and dog sport equipment. Information about the most important elements is seized, which divine Höscher as well as the brand EQuest. Furthermore the 7S Model of Mc Kinsey …

The aims of this study are first of all to investigate the reasons for choosing group or individual housing of horses. Moreover the study should give an overview about the opinions of horse owners on the concept of group housing and its advantages / disadvantages.

This research was carried out to investigate the main requirements of exhibitors and sponsors concerning a regional equestrian fair. One new open air exhibition named "Pferd & Freizeit" will be launched for the first time in July 2010 in Dülmen. Because exhibitors and sponsors are needed to ensure the …

The objective of this research was to investigate the opportunities for sustainable enterprises in the equine sector for young starting entrepreneurs in the Northeast of the Netherlands. This research also includes the different aspects involved when starting an equine enterprise in this area in order …