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ISES 2017ISES DOWN 2017 UNDER DOWN UNDER 13th INTERNATIONAL13th INTERNATIONAL EQUITATION SCIENCE EQUITATION SCIENCE CONFERENCE CONFERENCE 22nd-26th November 222017nd-26 th November 2017 Charles Sturt University,Charles WaggaSturt University, Wagga, Australia Wagga Wagga , Australia EQUITATION SCIENCEEQUITATION IN PRACTICE: SCIENCE IN PRACTICE: COLLABORATION,COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION & & CHANGE CHANGE Proceedings editedProceedings by edited by Hayley Randle | NHayleyatalie RandleWaran | LizzieNatalie Ken Warant | Lizzie Kent Hosted by Hosted by 10070NAT Diploma of Equitation Science A nationally recognised qualification in Equitation Science for horse riders, handlers and coaches. Subject areas include: Learning theory | Biomechanics | Ethology | In-hand training Under-saddle training | Jumping | Foundation training | Coaching Conflict resolution | First aid | Risk management and much more.... Written and directed by Dr Andrew McLean, a recognised world leader in the practical application of learning theory in horse training. “Delivered online and through practical workshops, it’s the ultimate equine qualification emphasising the welfare of horses and the safety of people” www.esi-education.com | [email protected] | +61 477 000 145 RTO TOID 41254 International Society for Equitation Science Presents 13th International Equitation Science Conference 22nd–25th November 2017 Charles Sturt University, Australia Equitation Science in Practice: Collaboration, Communication and Change Proceedings edited by Dr Hayley Randle Prof. Natalie Waran Lizzie Kent Proceedings production: Charles Sturt University Printery 1 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned. Nothing from this publication may be translated, reproduced, stored in a computerised system or published in any form or in any manner, including electronic, mechanical, reprographic or photographic, without prior written permission from the publisher. The individual contributions in this publication and any liabilities arising from them remain the responsibility of the authors. Design front and back H. Randle, Charles Sturt University, page, picture Australia First published, 2017 Views expressed in all contributions are those of the authors and not those of ISES or publisher. ISBN: 978-1-86-467306-7 Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2678, Australia. 2 WITH THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS: The NSW State Government Equitation Science International offers supports ISES and its role in Equine Courses Online that were promoting Equitation Science. developed by Dr Andrew McLean, a leader in Equitation Science. 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Subscribers enjoy unlimited paywall access to our huge archive of articles found at the Horses and People website. www.horsesandpeople.com.au 5 CONTENTS Page Welcome from the Local Conference Organising Committee 7 President’s welcome to ISES 2017 Down Under 8 ISES 2017 Down Under Local Conference Organising Committee 9 ISES 2017 Down Under Scientific Committee 10 What is ‘science’? – Benefits and limitations 11 Scientific programme 13 Practical day programme 18 Biographies of plenary speakers and practical day presenters 19 Abstracts 27 Posters 87 Author index 112 Subject index 115 Glossary 119 A quick guide to statistics for non-scientists 125 ISES Rome 2018 127 6 WELCOME TO WAGGA WAGGA, AUSTRALIA FOR THE ISES 2017 DOWN UNDER CONFERENCE On behalf of the ISES UK Local Conference Organising Committee, and the School of Animal and Veterinary Science at Charles Sturt University, welcome to Wagga Wagga! This is the 13th International Equitation Science conference and its theme ‘Equitation Science in Practice: Collaboration, Communication and Change’ has been carefully chosen to reflect global recognition of the need for change within the equine industry. Delegates are attending from 17 different countries and most states of Australia. As with all of our preceding conferences, our underpinning aim is to bring together researchers and practitioners to discuss research and its application across disciplines and multiple nations. Equitation Science as a learned discipline has certainly come of age, with continuing annual conferences now supplemented with regional meetings around the world and publications in a growing number of high-impact journals and public press alike. The Society continues to go from strength to strength, and this year the Local Organising Committee has undertaken the challenge to provide a conference that will address the need for human behaviour change within the equestrian community. This conference is intended to facilitate increased engagement with the evidence-based outcomes of rigorous research conducted by Equitation Scientists over the past decade. ISES 2017 Down Under has three themes – Collaboration, Communication and Change – all of which will be addressed by a wide range of oral and poster presentations. The packed programme also includes two workshops and a half-day practical exploring Equitation Science in Practice and the education of both humans and horses. Involvement of horses within a university that delivers Equine, Veterinary and Animal Science courses will be examined, specifically the role of Equitation Science. We also have demonstrations of Equitation Science in practice exploring how to adequately prepare and train horses for husbandry procedures, which in some countries can be conducted by non-qualified individuals. Plenty of time is also scheduled for poster viewing, networking and developing future research ideas and collaborations. The ISES 2017 Down Under Local Organising Committee is grateful to Charles Sturt University, the School of Animal and Veterinary Science staff, and especially the Equine Science and Equine Centre teams. Jaymie Loy and Marion Kater deserve special mention for their work on the practical half day. Alexandria Bailey is sincerely thanked for her work in the initial setting up of the ISES 2017 Down Under conference and bringing us very much ‘online’. The conference venue and host, Charles Sturt University, is located on Wiradjuri land and abides by the Wiradjuri phrase Yindayamarra-winhanganha, meaning “the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in”. It is entirely fitting that the ISES 2017 conference is taking place in Wagga Wagga; with communication and collaboration the conference should help bring about changes in the equestrian community that will enable our horses to live well in an equine world worth living in. With dry conditions and high 20s–early 30s°C temperatures forecast, we hope delegates will be able to fit in a dip in the CSU pool and have planned extra time to explore Australia and experience its laid back and friendly culture, a place where you will horses used in many different ways. Welcome to Australia Hayley Randle ISES 2017 Down Under LCOC Chair 7 PRESIDENT’S WELCOME TO ISES 2017 DOWN UNDER Thank you for being here in Wagga Wagga. I hope you will