Equitopia Webinar September 2024

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What is horse welfare and how can it be applied in the various contexts of equestrian sports?

Join this webinar on WEDNESDAY 25th SEPTEMBER to learn:

🥕The definition and application of horse welfare in various equestrian sports and activities, with an emphasis on translating the latest scientific findings into practical field applications.

🥕 The distinction between welfare and ethics in the context of horse care, along with strategies for navigating challenging conversations about this often emotional and polarizing topic in a positive manner.

🥕 Introduction to a newly developed, user-friendly tool designed to promote a good life for all animals, which attendees can likely implement in their own equine-related practices.

The challenge of keeping horses in optimal form is inevitable, equipping yourself with the knowledge required to implement a welfare-centered solution is optional.

Equitopia provides equine professionals who believe in welfare centric horsemanship, a one-stop-shop for research-based online courses and resources that you can trust.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to enhance horse welfare through evidence-based practices and positive communication strategies.

Secure your spot today, and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to champion horse welfare in your equestrian endeavors.

About your presenter:

Cristina Wilkins is a PhD candidate with the University of New England, investigating the human and horse characteristics influencing the One Welfare outcomes of human-horse interactions.

Previously, Cristina honed her science communication skills as publisher and editor of the magazine and media platform Horses and People, and more recently, created a short course for UNE’s Open Learning platform titled Applying the Five Domains Model to the Welfare Assessment of Sport and Recreation Horses.

She has experience as an equestrian coach and official, and was a competitive young rider, representing her home country of Spain internationally in eventing.

She has lived, ridden, and coached riders in Spain, the UK and New Zealand, before settling in Queensland, Australia in 1998.

Cristina was a member of the Council of the International Society for Equitation Science (ISES) from 2011 to 2019 and has co-authored seven scientific articles.

Equitopia webinars are free for members. If you’re not already on a plan – click on the button below to see if it suits you!

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