This study explored how dressage judges focus their attention on different parts of horse-rider performances during competitions. By using eye tracking technology, we analyzed where judges look and how long they focus on specific areas. We included twenty judges with varying levels of experience and …

De publieke perceptie van paardenwelzijn in hippische disciplines wordt steeds meerbekritiseerd, vooral doordat sociale mediaplatforms zoals Instagram de meningenvormen. Deze studie onderzoekt hoe deze percepties variëren tussen de hippischedisciplines dressuur, springen, eventing en racen op basis van …

De paardenwereld en de interactie tussen mens en paard heeft zich in de loop van de de laatste decennia sterk ontwikkeld. Een paard en zijn ruiter zijn nu een team en atletische partners in de sport. Interessant is dat de De impact van deze interacties op het gedrag en de reacties van paarden blijft …

Equine welfare is an increasingly important topic in the Netherlands and abroad. While existing literature broadly captures equine welfare concerns, research focused on Dutch horse enthusiasts is sparse. This study aims to identify what aspects horse enthusiasts in the Netherlands consider essential …

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 purpose of this study was to determine the perception of sustainability among horse owners in the Netherlands and their willingness to switch to more sustainable feeding practices. A survey was distributed to a target group of horse owners in the Netherlands via social media channels. Data (n=338 …

Het rapport onderzoekt de strategische uitdagingen van webwinkeliers en focust op het verbeteren van de online ervaring voor de emotioneel prestatiegerichte ruiter. De resultaten bieden waardevolle inzichten voor zowel de paardensport-industrie als online retailers, met aanbevelingen zoals betrouwbaar …

Currently a worldwide biodiversity crisis is going on and a sixth mass extinction seems to be approaching, because of human actions more than 10.000 species are currently on the brink of extinction (Tilman, Clark, & Williams, 2017). Acting on this crisis is therefore important and restoring biodiversity …

Sports psychology remains a hot topic in equestrian sports, but many of the key principles continue to be absent among top coaches and their students. So how do we move this discipline forward and ensure everyone receives the mental training and skills they require to perform to their full potential? …

Most aesthetic sports where judges subjectively rate performances can suffer from issues like systematic errors due to biases. Equestrian dressage is defined through the intricate interaction between horse and rider. Assessing these interactions can be particularly complex, often exceeding human processing …