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RSPCA Vic Horse Welfare Evenings - Live via Zoom
Evening 1: Tips for springtime management
26th October, 6.30 pm
Join us for a discussion around managing hooves and diets for springtime!
Did you know that laminitis is the second biggest killer of horses after colic? Much has changed around what we know about the causes and risk factors for laminitis over the past 10 years. Horses that have PPID (Cushings) or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) have an increased risk of developing laminitis. Come along to this evening to get a better understanding of laminitis, the sometimes unrecognized risk factors, and how to feed and manage hoof care proactively to reduce future problems.
Evening 2: Keeping welfare front of mind
2nd November, 6.30pm
As horse owners and enthusiasts, at times we can be asking a lot of our equine friends. How do we ensure that our horses achieve and maintain peak performance, and where does welfare fit into all of this? Whether you are looking after a horse enjoying their retirement years, or one that is at peak performance condition, Dr Paul Owens will discuss the importance of dental health and hygiene, and the impact that this plays on a horse’s overall welfare. Paul Buckland will then take the discussion further to highlight points on how we can select and fit our horse’s gear to ensure that they are physically and mentally ready to partner with us on our equine adventures.
Evening 3: Summertime health and pasture management
15th February, 6.30pm
We all want to look after our horses the best we can. As horses age, their nutritional requirements also change and not always in the obvious ways. Digestive efficiency decreases, dental health and their ability to graze or eat hay can decrease significantly and they may develop conditions such as PPID (Cushings). During this session, we will unpack the common challenges of feeding horses over the summer months when pasture feed might be limiting and challenging to digest, especially if they have less than perfect dentition! Explore different types of feeds, and management practices to help maintain a healthy body condition, and find out how to adjust your horse’s feed and your management of pastures to take into account the season. Come along for a chance to ask your questions!
Evening 4: Promoting health and welfare during training and exercise
22nd February, 6.30pm
How we train, handle and exercise our horses has a profound influence on their physical and mental state, as well as their overall wellbeing. Starting the evening with the physiology aspects of joint and muscle care, our experts will discuss strategies to promote healthy range of movement and best practise methods in preventative joint and muscle health.
Dr Andrew McLean will then lead us into a discussion around promoting welfare using clear, ethical and systematic approaches when interacting with our horses, be that through ground work or in the saddle.
Expert Speakers include:
Sarah Kuyken (Innovative Hoof Care)
Dr Peter Huntington (Kentucky Equine Research)
Dr Paul Owens (Horse Vet Dentist)
Paul Buckland (Paul Buckland Saddler)
Dr Andrew McLean (Equitation Science International)
Dr Andrea Redgewell (Mixed Practice Veterinarian)
All participants who register for the webinar will receive a copy of the recording.
Details
You will learn
- Attendees will be learn how to promote positive welfare in every aspect of their horses' care and management. They will also get the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers, and network with other likeminded participants
You will get
- The sessions will be recorded and made available after the event. Please register for the event to receive access to the recordings
Appropriate for
Horse and pony owners, Equine Industry professionals, equine enthusiasts
Preparation
What to bring
- Please bring a cuirous mind
What to wear
N/A this is a webinar
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
- A refund can be requested 7 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
- A credit note can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
Terms & Conditions
Face to Face courses
- Program activities are conducted by RSPCA Victoria Education Officers and staff. RSPCA Victoria reserves the right to alter activities or cease programs should staff and participant safety be compromised.
- For safety reasons, participants must wear appropriate clothing and closed-in shoes.
- RSPCA Victoria reserves the right to cancel the class should minimum numbers not be met. A full refund will apply in these circumstances.
Online On Demand Courses
The above does not apply. Please contact education@rspcavic.org.au for assistance.
DISCLAIMER
Participants may be involved in a range of hands-on activities during training. While the RSPCA takes all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of participants, all participants engage with these activities at their own risk. By enrolling in these programs you acknowledge that you understand this disclaimer and release RSPCA (Victoria) and its employees, agents, volunteers and contractors from any liability whatsoever, to the extent permitted by law.
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