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Equitecture Horse Facility Design

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 418 994 066

Address: Level 8, 180 Russell Street 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.equitecture.com.au

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25.01.2022 Really enjoyed tonights webinar by Leonie Lee on stable and shelter use and design. The recording will be online tomorrow. Thanks Julie Fiedler for organising

25.01.2022 Equine science article highlight and its application to horse facility design Article in Focus: Risk Factors for Gastric Ulceration in Thoroughbred Racehorses. By Guy Lester, Ian Robertson, and Cristy Secombe, RIRDC, 2008...Continue reading

25.01.2022 ==Equine Science Article Highlight and its application to horse facility design== Written by Leonie Lee, EQUITECTURE, May, 2019 SHELTER-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR IN DOMESTIC DONKEYS AND HORSES IN A TEMPERATE CLIMATE by Britta Osthaus, Leanne Proops, Sarah Long, Nikki Bell, Kristin Hayday and Faith Burden. Journal of Veterinary Behaviour, July-August, 2019...Continue reading

25.01.2022 We are VERY pleased to announce that our abstract The architecture of horse welfare: Improving horse welfare with ethologically-informed equine facility design has been selected for the "Understanding Animals" conference!! We are honoured by the scientific communitys acknowledgement of facility design as an important role in optimising animal welfare. Nowif you are interested in going to what promises to be a very informative conference, you may like to know that it ju...st proceeds Equitana Auckland! An amazing few days to be had for all things education and equine!!

24.01.2022 Professor Emeritus David Mellors writings on welfare-aligned sentience for animals offers significant scope for consideration in equine facility design and horse management in any constructed environment. We must be mindful of what a horse "consciously feels or experiences subjectively " and the extent this effects their welfare state. Optimising positive experiences for horses and providing them with the agency to limit their negative experiences, twenty-four hours a day, i...s within our capacity as their caretakers if we strive to create species-specific architecture that is contextually responsive. By this we mean, the ultimate design approach for horse facilities needs to consider all of their equine requirements AND the contributing factors of their immediate surroundings. This ultimately influences the horses experiential outcome and state of welfare. eg, thermal performance of the building will be effected by local weather, design of the buildings openings and construction... and this directly influences the horses comfort level, ability to rest, train, perform and well-being. Equitecture Horse Facility Design further discusses this approach in our article in the July/August edition of Horses and People magazine.

24.01.2022 Thanks Horse SA for inviting me to chat about horse architecture again! Its such a great opportunity to get people thinking about WHERE our horses are kept, trained and exercised and how this can effect their handling, welfare and performance.

23.01.2022 Continuing on with last weeks horse facility design highlight topic of Environmental Enrichment, this post by Equitation Science International - ESI focuses on the idea of providing our confined horses with novel activities. Great post by the amazing team at ESI! Its also worth a look at the comments and Kentucky Universitys research link put forward by Inese Stopele about gastric ulceration and radios and Margaret Andersons video link of a singly stabled horse trying de...sperately to experience physical contact and how this was sadly perceived as funny by watchers. Seemingly (some of) society does have a way to go... Great work by ESI and its followers on informing us with evidence-based equitation science and their important contribution to the welfare swell. Video link: https://www.facebook.com/andreashelgstrandDK/videos/404715973659722/UzpfSTI0NjMzNDkyODg4NjE2NToxMDk0NDUzNDM3NDA3NjM5/

22.01.2022 Thanks again to Horse SA for the invitation to present the webinar last night on horse facility design! I really enjoyed chatting about my passion and inspiring others to think about the built environments relationship to equine welfare.

20.01.2022 The Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Improving Animals Lives is a great themed conference hosted by ISAE Australasia-Africa in New Zealand later in the year!! We at Equitecture Horse Facility Design were inspired to submit an abstract on HORSES AND ARCHITECTURE and look forward to what promises to be a very interesting couple of days! There will be much talk about design of equine built environments, specifically in relation to accommodating horse behaviour...and critically the consequences of not!

19.01.2022 Equine science article highlight and its application to horse facility design. Article in focus: Behavioural and Transcriptomic Fingerprints of an Enriched Environment in Horses (Equus caballus) by Lea Lansade et al. Published in Plos One, 2014 This environmental enrichment (EE) article is heavy on the science but it has some profound implications for horse facility design that are worthwhile highlighting. It defines EE as a combination of complex inanimate and social stimul...Continue reading

19.01.2022 With our New Zealand equine architecture education tour fast approaching, the prospect of chatting about all things equine + architecture to new audiences all next week is very exciting! Starting off with the ISAE Australasia-Africa conference in Wellington This will focus on ethology, being the study of animal behaviour and for Equitecture Horse Facility Design its application to constructed environments optimising horse welfare. The program promises to be informative and inspiring. Its just so amazing that so many researchers will be presenting on everything from cows and rats to poultry. We feel very humbled and privileged to be counted amongst such esteemed company, particularly Prof David Mellor and his generousness mentorship.

19.01.2022 We are in Sydney for our presentation on horse facility design at the Welsh Pony & Cob societys conference. As one of only 3 invited guests we feel very honored to be part of their jubilee celebrations!

18.01.2022 Thanks Horse SA for the invitation to present another webinar on horse horse facility design! This topic will discuss how the built environment can cater for the behavioural needs of our horses to optimise their welfare, performance and handling. Looking forward to it!!

18.01.2022 Professor Emeritus David Mellor's writings on welfare-aligned sentience for animals offers significant scope for consideration in equine facility design and horse management in any constructed environment. We must be mindful of what a horse "consciously feels or experiences subjectively " and the extent this effects their welfare state. Optimising positive experiences for horses and providing them with the agency to limit their negative experiences, twenty-four hours a day, i...s within our capacity as their caretakers if we strive to create species-specific architecture that is contextually responsive. By this we mean, the ultimate design approach for horse facilities needs to consider all of their equine requirements AND the contributing factors of their immediate surroundings. This ultimately influences the horse's experiential outcome and state of welfare. eg, thermal performance of the building will be effected by local weather, design of the buildings openings and construction... and this directly influences the horse's comfort level, ability to rest, train, perform and well-being. Equitecture Horse Facility Design further discusses this approach in our article in the July/August edition of Horses and People magazine.

18.01.2022 I have been privileged to briefly met Dr. Temple Grandin a couple of times and yes!!!...she is very INSPIRATIONAL!! We have a shared experience of Autism in our lives AND creating thoughtful constructed environments for animals that respond to their evolutionary needs...hers being cattle and mine horses. Years ago her advice to me was to keep on keeping on with the challenge of communicating new ideas and write.. write...write...til my equine welfare message was heard abov...e the status quo...above tradition. I rang Cristina Wilkins the next day and have been honoured to be a contributor to Horses and People magazine ever since!!! And here I am passionately still educating and writing about the benefits of horse facilities that optimise horse welfare!! Thanks Temple!

16.01.2022 I'm heading to EQUITANA NEW ZEALAND!!! It is VERY exciting that I have been invited to be one of the select Educators at Equitana New Zealand in November! Equitana is always a great opportunity to raise awareness in the horse community about what Architecture has to do with our horse's welfare!! We make can make important differences in our horse's life experiences....including handling, training and performance....by considering the design of the built environments our horse...s spend their lives in. ohhhh...and I'm so looking forward to meeting Mark Todd too!!!!

16.01.2022 Thanks Julie Fiedler! A couple of other topic ideas for consideration could include: - 24/7 ventilation in stables without the draughts. - Stable design that accommodates horse behaviour. - How to reduce the heat gain in stables and minimise horse heat stress.... I am looking forward to the next webinar!!!

15.01.2022 Really enjoyed tonight's webinar by Leonie Lee on stable and shelter use and design. The recording will be online tomorrow. Thanks Julie Fiedler for organising

15.01.2022 ==Equine science article highlight & its application to horse facility design== Article in focus: PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF LOWER AIRWAY INFLAMMATION IN HORSES by Priscilla Spendlove, Jennifer Hodgson and David Hodgson, RIRDC, 2008. This weeks highlight article looks at the potential causes and prevention strategies relating to Lower Airway Inflammation (LAI) in horses. ...Continue reading

14.01.2022 We are very excited to be heading to Sydney tomorrow and be invited to share in the jubilee celebrations of the Welsh pony and Cob Society! Looking forward to chatting alll things horses and architecture!

13.01.2022 Another great speaker at the Conference and AGM this weekend! Ranvets Equine Nutritionist, Lisa Justice with discuss Equine Nutrition: From breeding to the sho...w ring. Ranvets dedication to research in the science of horse training and nutrition has resulted in the development of an extensive range of supplements and medications, for a worldwide market. While their efforts may be focused on high performance nutrition, the majority of their products are equally suited to the needs of sport horses and the breeding industry. Research and product development form an integral part of the success behind Ranvets continually evolving product range. Ongoing research and collaboration with industry, provides the scientific justification behind Ranvet product formulations and applications. See more

13.01.2022 In my equine element at the conference! Thanks Kym Shingleton for the Welsh Pony & Cob Society of Australia Inc. thank you gift! Perfect momento for our presentation!

13.01.2022 More photos of Equitecture Horse Facility Design presenting at the weekends Welsh Pony & Cob Society of Australia Inc. conference. It was amazing to be in the ...pavilion trackside at Warrick Farm! Great horse welfare talks by veterinarian/farrier Dr Luke Wells-Smith from Motion - Equine Podiatry Consulting and Ranvets Nutritionist, Lisa Justice. Lukes animated chat on laminitis had me thinking of a few good applications to horse facility design to help those horses suffering and recovering from the painful condition. Theres great potential for the built environment to really make a difference. And a BIG thanks to Lisa for helping us out with technical support!

12.01.2022 Thanks Horses and People for producing such a quality Horse Welfare Assessment Guide based on The Five Domains ! Wouldnt it be great if every horse owner, trainer and handler had a copy!! For us at Equitecture Horse Facility Design its all about education!

11.01.2022 Well done Horses and People Magazine! We will be sure to include this great Horse welfare Assessment Guide in our facility design education sessions!

10.01.2022 Welcome to our new video series, Stable Walk and Talk tours. Its a chat tour around different horse facilities looking at the different aspects of design in relation to horse welfare. This first one looks at reducing the possibility of heat stress and optimising the comfort level of our horses in buildings. We look forward to making and posting many more!

10.01.2022 Thanks again Cristina Wilkins for opportunity to be part of your Horses and People magazine! It is always a privilege to be amongst such great contributors and horse welfare advocates. I cant wait to have a read and see what we can learn and apply to our Equitecture Horse Facility Design projects and education!

09.01.2022 How to train a racehorse in Australia Skippy is running some nice sectionals! Luke Oliver Racing

09.01.2022 Great opportunity to listen to Dr Andrew McLeans words of equine wisdom and our responsibilities when it comes to equine welfare. Another great event by Horse SA!

08.01.2022 The Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Improving Animals' Lives is a great themed conference hosted by ISAE Australasia-Africa in New Zealand later in the year!! We at Equitecture Horse Facility Design were inspired to submit an abstract on HORSES AND ARCHITECTURE and look forward to what promises to be a very interesting couple of days! There will be much talk about design of equine built environments, specifically in relation to accommodating horse behaviour...and critically the consequences of not!

08.01.2022 We know its getting cooler in the southern parts of Australia right now but remember to keep your stables open for fresh air 24/7! A quote from this weeks research article in focus: "Horses are routinely housed in confined spaces, which harbour a multitude of potentially injurious respirable particles." ... PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF LOWER AIRWAY INFLAMMATION IN HORSES by P. Spendlove, J. Hodgson and D. Hodgson. RIRDC. 2018

07.01.2022 Great article from Cristina Wilkins. Building the welfare momentum

05.01.2022 A very straight forward solution to the common traditional stable walls that can isolate our horses from one another and their natural need to be in contact with other equines! Great initiative Haras de la Cense! Isnt it peculiar that we often associate the highest care of our horses to be in single boxes with barriers that can ultimately effect their well being. Thanks Horse SA for sharing this stables transformation..a very valuable change for the horses quality of life.

05.01.2022 On way to Auckland for my educational events at Equitana! This includes running our first property planning workshops do if youre going along to the horse fest...ival make sure you call by to say hi! Ive had an amazing couple of days in Wellington NZ at the ISAE conference where we presented our case study paper on architecture for horses. Humbled by the brilliant reception by the great breadth and depth of animal welfare researchers and experts! Thanks everyone for such a warm welcome! Very inspiring!

05.01.2022 Thanks for your amazing response! The next horse facility design highlight article is on its way!

05.01.2022 Im heading to EQUITANA NEW ZEALAND!!! It is VERY exciting that I have been invited to be one of the select Educators at Equitana New Zealand in November! Equitana is always a great opportunity to raise awareness in the horse community about what Architecture has to do with our horses welfare!! We make can make important differences in our horses life experiences....including handling, training and performance....by considering the design of the built environments our horse...s spend their lives in. ohhhh...and Im so looking forward to meeting Mark Todd too!!!!

05.01.2022 We are very excited to have been invited to present at the very special 50th Anniversary event of the Welsh Pony & Cob Society of Australia Inc.! The topic will feature an introduction to the key principles of designing thoughtful buildings for our amazing equines! We are looking forward to meeting everyone!

03.01.2022 ==Equine science article highlight & its application to horse facility design== Article in focus: THE EFFECT OF SHORT TERM PREVENTION ON THE SUBSEQUENT RATE OF CRIB-BITING IN THOROUGHBRED HORSES By Paul McGreevy and Christine Nicol, Equine Vet Journal, Supplement 27, 1998....Continue reading

03.01.2022 A quote from the research article in focus: Providing direct contact between horses is a critical factor in protecting against ulcer disease. Guy Lester et a...l, Risk Factors for Gastric Ulceration in Thoroughbred Racehorses, RIRDC, 2018 Physical contact between horses can be easily provided for where horses are grouped at pasture but not so much when they are intensively stabled or separated out in individual paddocks. For many reasons, this contact needs to be accommodated - but thoughtfully. Tomorrows highlight article post examines some more of these reasons. Stay tuned!

02.01.2022 Brilliant horsey times!

01.01.2022 I am chuffed to have this write-up on the Equitana New Zealand Website for my Auckland education series on the benefits of thoughtful horse facility design!!! The wonderful team at EQUITANA Auckland have now provided me with an AMAZING WORKSHOP opportunity to offer free to all Equitana attendees!! This session will potentially give participants a greater depth of knowledge and direction for their own horse property developments with the focus on horse welfare. I will post more information about this workshop soon but if you are going along to Equitana, and interested in the workshop please contact me as numbers will be strictly limited!!