Wednesday, January 18th at 7pm will see us exploring the links between a horse’s diet and their behaviour in the next popular, enjoyable and informative Welfare Wednesday Webinar by World Horse Welfare. In a change to the usual format this webinar will be chaired by Lucy Grieve, BEVA (British Equestrian Veterinary Association) Veterinary Projects Officer, as we look at how we can promote positive behaviour and welfare through day-to-day feeding practices.
Behavioural issues are widely reported in all areas of the equine industry and solutions often involve a holistic approach: utilising the skills and expertise of professionals such as vets, nutritionists and behaviourists. Lucy is joined by certified animal and equine behaviourists Rosa Verwijs and Justine Harrison to explore this further.
The evening will include a discussion on the fundamentals of equine nutrition, an essential topic relevant for all horse owners. We will focus on the types of forage suitable for horses, examining the link between diet and behaviour and providing strategies on how to promote positive behaviour through provision of forage and suitable diet planning. With their extensive industry experience, Rosa and Justine will be on hand to answer your behaviour and nutrition related queries at the end of the webinar.