Equine Health & Welfare/ Hobuste tervis ja heaolu

“Performance and Pain: Rethinking Equine Behaviour and Welfare” /”Valu ja sooritus: hobuse käitumine ja heaolu uues valguses”

Palun pange tähele: Üritus toimub inglise keeles./The event will be held in English.

Rahvusvaheliselt tunnustatud eksperdid Dr. Sue Dyson ja Dr. Ben Sykes toovad kokku teaduse ja praktika, et aidata paremini mõista hobuse keha, käitumist ja tervist. Mis takistab hobusel sooritada oma parimal tasemel? Uurime, kuidas valu ja seedesüsteemi häired peegelduvad käitumises ja tulemuses.

Internationally recognized experts Dr. Sue Dyson and Dr. Ben Sykes bring together science and practice to help better understand the horse’s body, behavior, and health. What prevents a horse from performing at its best? Let’s explore how pain and gastrointestinal issues are reflected in behavior and performance.

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By using the discount code HorseWelfare, the training costs €45 instead of €50. Discount is valid from 29.10.2025 to 01.11.2025

Doors will open at 5:30 PM. Please arrive on time./Uksed avatakse kell 17.30. Palun olge aegsasti kohal.

 

 

 

18:00 - 19:00

1. Development and use of Riddem Horse Pain Ethogram 2. Evidence of the impact of pain on performance

1. Part. In this session, Dr. Sue Dyson will introduce the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHPE) – a scientifically developed tool to help identify signs of pain in ridden horses. The presentation will cover how the checklist was created, validated, and how it can be applied in practice to improve horse welfare and rider awareness. Part 2 This session will present evidence showing how pain negatively affects performance in ridden horses. Dr. Sue Dyson will discuss real-life examples and research findings that highlight the importance of recognising pain-related behaviours to optimise equine performance and partnership. Click on the image to view more information about the speaker.

Dr. Sue Dyson Dr. Sue Dyson
19:00 - 20:00

1. Can all behavioural problems be blamed on EGUS? 2. EGUS prevention: Beyond free choice hay an no carbs

Not all behavioural problems stem from Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS), yet it remains a common and often misunderstood contributor to poor performance, sensitivity, and unpredictability under saddle. This lecture explores when it is appropriate to consider EGUS as a factor, how to differentiate it from other issues, and why simply offering free-choice hay and removing starch may not be enough. Prevention and management strategies grounded in evidence and equine-specific needs will be discussed to support both behavioural wellbeing and optimal performance. Click on the image to view more information about the speaker.

Dr. Ben Sykes Dr. Ben Sykes
20:00 - 20:30

An interactive closing session with Dr. Sue Dyson and Dr. Ben Sykes. This is your opportunity to ask questions, reflect on the key topics of the day, and explore practical solutions for improving equine welfare and performance. Engage in open discussion, share experiences, and gain valuable insights directly from internationally recognised experts

Dr. Ben Sykes Dr. Ben Sykes
Dr. Sue Dyson Dr. Sue Dyson
  • Date : 31/10/2025
  • Time : 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Tallinn)
  • Venue : Nordic Hotel Forum, Viru väljak 3, 10111 Tallinn

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