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

Esmakordselt Eestis! Oktoobris on Eestisse tulemas kaks rahvusvaheliselt tunnustatud veterinaari, et koolitada Eesti hobuseinimesi. Peamisteks teemadeks hobuste lonked ja seedeprobleemid. Kuidas valu ja/või seedesüsteemi häired peegelduvad käitumises, treeningus ning tulemustes.

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Hind ainult €45 koodiga HorseWelfare (tavahind €50). Soodushind kehtib 29.10.2025 kuni 01.11.2025.

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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Price €45 by using the discount code HorseWelfare (regular price €50). Valid from 29.10.2025 to 01.11.2025.

Kuupäev: 31 oktoober 2025 

Aeg: 18:00 – 21:00. Uksed avatakse kell 17:30. 

Tähelepanu! Üritus toimub inglise keeles.

Date: 31 oktoober 2025 

Time: 18:00 – 21:00. Doors will open at 17:30. 

The event will be held in English.

 

 

 

 

 

 

18:00 - 19:00

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

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

1. Can all behavioural problems be blamed on EGUS? 2. EGUS prevention: Beyond free choice hay and 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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