When it comes to optimum equine performance in the dressage arena do we really know enough about these factors and how do they impact upon training and development? Equine nutrition specialist Chloe Casalis de Pury will not only talk about the basic principles of nutrition and hydration during the 15th anniversary of the Global Dressage Forum, but also update us about the latest scientific findings regarding scientific results when it comes to anything the horse eat & drinks and how this might affect his behaviour and performance in the dressage arena.
Chloe is qualified as a veterinary surgeon from Cambridge University and has several years of experience in equine practice behind her. She also holds a MA (Cantab) degree in behaviour and parasitology Cloe manages an extensive team of nutritionists and nutritional advisors, providing advice across 42 countries. Her role is to help produce nutritionally advanced feeds backed by the latest scientific research as well as to travel worldwide providing nutritional education and support. Her main area of interest is the nutrition of performance horses, in particular how correct nutrition throughout life can help equine athletes achieve their potential. In addition, Chloe is closely involved with many leading thoroughbred and competition studs.
Program 2015
The program 2015 is full of experts with different kind of expertise. World class training techniques will be demonstrated by international trainer Wolfram Wittig and his wife international rider Brigitte Wittig from Germany. That winning and laughing can be combined will be shown in a clinic by international dressage rider Uta Gräf. The disappearing skill of training horses on long reins will be explained by international dressage trainer Paul Fielder . Modern training will be evaluated by the legendary American jumping and hunter trainer, and former national coach of the US jumping team, George Morris. A personal dashboard system for every judge will be clarified by Maarten van der Heijden.
During this 15th edition the Greatest Dressage Horses of History will be analysed by world famous experts, riders, breeders and trainers. Six horses have been selected, based on the criteria of winning an individual gold medal at Olympic Games or World Championships or winning the World Cup Final. During the Global Dressage Forum the great achievements of these horses and their special talents will be investigated. The rider, owner, breeder or groom will be invited and tell their personal story. It will be most interesting to hear about the real character of these elite stars and find out what made these horses so special and what made them better than their opponents.
For more information about the program or tickets, please visit the website: www.globaldressageforum.com