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 thesis covers the topic of ‘Optimal management of equine pastures’. From the equine sector, a request was made for more knowledge on the topic of pasture management. The main problem with gaining information on this topic is not the lack of existing knowledge, but the knowledge being spread over …

Er is weinig bekend tussen de relatie van EAT en mentale gezondheid. EAT is nog niet heel erg bekend en wordt nog weinig ingezet voor mensen die kampen met hun mentale gezondheid. Terwijl de mentale gezondheid steeds vaker verslechterd en er steeds meer mensen last hebben van stressklachten of zelfs …

Recently a lot of research has been conducted on subjects concerning the training of the horse, animal welfare and on training methods themselves. However, the implementation of science into practise has not been sufficient. This paradox: the abundancy of information but lack of implementation into practice. …

Rancho Harmonia is een bedrijf in Curaçao waar paarden ingezet worden bij de therapeutische behandeling voor mensen van 4 tot 30 jaar met autisme, waarvan de grootste doelgroep 4 tot 12 jaar is. Er wordt voornamelijk gewerkt aan de verbetering van de sociale vaardigheden. De opdracht vanuit Rancho Harmonia …

The information provided about supplements for the horse joints is hard to gain access to forthe daily user/competitive rider. The list of ingredients is incomprehensible for someonewithout the background knowledge about scientific studies of the ingredients. This results inspending money on an equine …

This report gives an insight into the topic influencer marketing in the equine industry in Germany, the Netherlands and Great Britain. Influencer marketing is a marketing trend using persons on social media to influence their followers. It is a big hype everyone should be aware of, but unfortunately …

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 …