Lost Principles, New Understandings – Practical Equine Nutrition, Microbiome & Behaviour
11 Sep 2026Venue Irish National Stud, Tully, Co. Kildare. Eircode: R51 AP20
A Lost Principles, New Understandings – Practical Equine Nutrition, Microbiome & Behaviour event takes place on Friday, 11 September from 10am – 4:45pm at the Irish National Stud, Tully, Co. Kildare, R51 AP20.
Equine health is closely linked to nutrition, with modern management practices often challenging the horse’s natural digestive system. Inappropriate diet formulation, excessive concentrates, and insufficient forage can disrupt gut bacteria balance, increasing the risk of colic, ulcers, laminitis, and metabolic disorders. Digestive imbalances can also influence behaviour, contributing to stress, irritability, and stereotypical actions, highlighting the importance of diets that support both physical health and natural feeding behaviour.
Click here to register to attend the event
Please note that registrations will close on Monday, 7 September.
This interactive event aims to explore:
- Practical Nutrition – learn how to formulate the correct diet for your horse or pony
- What Makes a Healthy Gut – discover how the hidden power of gut bacteria directly fuels your horse or ponies health and performance
- Feeding and Behaviour – explore the link between ‘stable vices’ and feeding
Practical demonstrations, diet analysis tools, and expert tips will help you make informed decisions for your horse’s wellbeing.
CPD POINTS: 6 BHS CPD points are available. 5 HSI CPD points are available.
About Equine Collaboration for Health and Outreach (ECHO)
Equine Collaboration for Health and Outreach (ECHO), was launched to provide support and education relating to sustainable health protection of equines. Bringing together veterinary professionals, educators, and researchers from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise Campus (CAFRE) in Enniskillen, the Irish Equine Centre, Teagasc, University of Limerick and University College Dublin (School of Veterinary Medicine) to promote sustainable equine health through education, outreach and practical support.