7th International Equitation Science Conference

ISES in The Netherlands, October 26th - 29th 2011

Conference theme:

Equitation Science: Principles and Practices - Science at work

Welcome

The Local Organising Committee for the International Society for Equitation Science 2011 conference takes great pleasure in welcoming you to the Netherlands.

The International Society for Equitation Science 2011 conference offers an exciting opportunity for equitation scientists, equestrian riders, trainers and coaches, media and journalists, officials and policy makers from around the world to observe practical demonstrations and engage in discussions and debates about the principles and practices in horse equitation science.

The International Society for Equitation Science conference will be held in southern Netherlands at the prestigious and well-known Academy Bartels in Hooge Mierde (www.academybartels.com) from October 26th – 29th 2011, in conjunction with the Global Dressage Forum (www.globaldresssageforum.com), October 30th – 31st 2011.

Hosted by the Academy Bartels since its inception in 2001, the Global Dressage Forum provides the international dressage community with the worlds leading public debating platform for top equestrian trainers, riders, (FEI) officials, equestrian media and journalists and dressage enthusiasts from around the globe.

Despite the Netherlands' small geographical size and 16.6 million inhabitants, it carries a very high horse population of approximately 450,000 horses, equating to nearly 1 horse per 35 inhabitants. The Netherlands equestrian events and competitions are strongly supported by Dutch equestrian riders and handlers who successfully compete at national and international horse competitions, especially in the disciplines of dressage, jumping, driving and endurance riding. Several Dutch elite equestrian teams compete at national and international competitions, with The Netherlands being the current world champions in the disciplines of Dressage and the Four-in-Hand competitions at the World Equestrian Games at Kentucky 2010.
Organising Committee (from left to right): Fenna Westerduin, Gijs Bartels, Mirella van Leeuwen, Kathalijne Visser and Machteld van Dierendonck

Despite the Netherlands' small geographical size and 16.6 million inhabitants, it carries a very high horse population of approximately 450,000 horses, equating to nearly 1 horse per 35 inhabitants.

The Netherlands equestrian events and competitions are strongly supported by Dutch equestrian riders and handlers who successfully compete at national and international horse competitions, especially in the disciplines of dressage, jumping, driving and endurance riding.

Several Dutch elite equestrian teams compete at national and international competitions, with The Netherlands being the current world champions in the disciplines of Dressage and the Four-in-Hand competitions at the World Equestrian Games at Kentucky 2010.

Organising Committee (from left to right): Fenna Westerduin, Gijs Bartels, Mirella van Leeuwen, Kathalijne Visser and Machteld van Dierendonck

The Dutch Warmblood Studbook has horses producing the best results at the highest levels in dressage, eventing and jumping competitions all over the world.

The Netherlands is the birthplace and home to the famous elegant Frisian horses, which continuously astonish and emotionally appeal to horse lovers worldwide with their stunning appearances and magnificent magical presentations.

Dutch accredited Equine Veterinarians (“Erkende Paardendierenartsen” ) receive 2 PEP points per full day ISES conference. A maximum of 6 PEP credits may be earned by attending the full ISES conference (3 full days).

As Chair and co-Chair of the local Organising Committee we welcome you to the Netherlands and invite you to contribute to a magnificent 7th conference of the International Society for Equitation Science.

Kathalijne Visser and Machteld van Dierendonck
Chair and co-chair of the Local Organising Committee of ISES 2011 Conference

Contact: ISESconference2011@equitationscience.com