Obesity In Horses Is More Common Than We Think
Obesity In Horses Is More Common Than We Think
About Claudia
– Claudia is a qualified coach and completing her PhD in Equine Nutrition is on the horizon for next year.
She graduated from a bachelor of Equine Science at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga in 2015. During her time studying Claudia was awarded the 2015 Landmark Rural scholarship.
Previous to her studies at Charles Sturt University, Claudia was teaching at Belisi Equine park in Wagga Wagga, and Moore Park Stables at the Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre in Sydney.
After being accepted into a Bachelor of Science Honours degree at Charles Sturt University Claudia began work on the largest and most detailed study ever undertaken in Australia on the feeding and management practices of horses.
The study was presented as a poster and accompanying abstract at the 2017, 13th International Equitation Science conference, held in Wagga Wagga. Claudia was awarded best student poster and was awarded tickets to attending the 2018 International Equitation Science conference in Rome.
Claudia intends to continue research into the field of equine nutrition, with a particular interest in pasture and grazing management and its contribution to equine nutrition.
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Claudia’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– “If your horse says no, then you either asked the wrong question or you asked the question wrong” Pat Parelli
Who Has Inspired Claudia
– Beryl Chick (O’Reilly)
Recommended Books
– ‘Feeding Horses in Australia: A Guide for Horse Owners and Managers’ by John Kohnke, Frank Kelleher and Penny Trevor-Jones (Publication) RIRDC (Rual Industries Research and Development Corporation)
About This Episode
– Claudia discusses why it is important to not over graze your pastures and do not change your feed too quickly.
Time Stamps
01:45 – “If your horse says no, then you either asked the wrong question or you asked the question wrong” Pat Parelli
02:35 – Getting a plastic horse at the age of 3, Claudia could not have her own horse until she finished high school
03:55 – Studying at NSW Uni – Fine Arts and the clash with an art lecturer about drawing too many horses.
05:18 – 1) Horse owners over feeding, 2) Not taking into account seasonal changes, 3) 60% of pastures are over grazed
07:10 – You only have a certain amount of land – 1) have strips for grazing, 2) have a sacrifice paddock
08:41 – In drought you should try to feed your horse 2% of body weight, as horses eat over 2% of their body weight
10:26 – Patience and the ability to get back from a situation (remember to take a breath)
11:49 – Seeing how passionate people are about their horses
12:28 – How Beryl Chick (O’Reilly) taught Claudia to be soft with your hands and be kind to your horse
13:45 – How ‘Cindy’ has inspire Claudia
15:32 – Galloping for the first time when she was 10 years old
16:15 – Taking 7 months to compile the results from 4000+ questionnaires which contained 205 questions.
17:35 – How the 205 questions came about
19:36 – Over feeding, obesity in horses, what we perceive as normal, education is important
22:20 – Feed your horse 1) hi-fibre, 2) your is a trickle feeder and 3) do not change their feed too quickly
23:41 – ‘Feeding Horses in Australia: A Guide for Horse Owners and Managers’
24:45 – Gut microbione how to change feeding
25:30 – Going to Rome for the ISES conference
25:55 – There is always more to learn
26:20 – Contact: see details below
Claudia’s Contact Details
Phone: 0413 364 763 or +61 413 364 763
Email: claudiamacleay@gmail.com
Music
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