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Mitchell and Surrounds Equine Landcare Group
Dedicated to caring for the land and the environment
For the benefit of our horses and our community
Presents:
Mariette van den Berg BAppSc., MSc., RAnNutr.
Foraging behaviour, diet selection and pasture planning
This Workshop explores horse nutrition and feeding management based on research into diet and plant selection of grazing animals. Topics include:
• What is foraging behaviour?
• Mechanisms of diet selection
• How do horses select and control their food intake?
• How does foraging behaviour apply to pasture planning and management?
• Feeding management for the horses' well being
About the presenter: Mariette van den Berg is a registered equine nutritionist, dressage rider, and coach.She has completed a MSc. in Animal Science in the Netherlands; a thesis in Equine Nutrition at Massey University; and is currently undertaking a PhD in equine nutrition and foraging behaviour at the University of New England in Armidale, Australia. She consults widely around Australia in property design and pasture management. Her web address is www.mbequineservices.com
All Welcome. Saturday 21 February, 2015, 9.00am - 3.30 pm John
Taylor Room, Kilmore (near Library)
RSVP by COB Wednesday 18 February 2015
Free for Mitchell and Surrounds Equine Landcare Group members. Non-members $25, or
join MSELG on the day. Membership is $25 per property per financial year.
Lunch provided
For more information and to RSVP contact email
[email protected] or Chris on 0429964059
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM I/We ………………………………………… Address …………………………………….. ………………………………………….…….. Apply for membership to the Mitchell and Surrounds Equine Landcare Group Applicant Contact Details: Phone …………………..………………….. Email …………………..………………….. Mobile .…………………..……………….. Donation: Members are asked to provide a donation of $25 per household each year to cover the cost of running the group including mailing and insurance. Mail with payment to: Mitchell and Surrounds Equine Landcare Group PO Box 5 Wandong VIC 3758 OR Direct debit (with your name as the transaction title) Account Name: FTLA Mitchell & Surrounds Equine Landcare Group, BSB No: 063698, Account No: 10328104 and email your registration request to the Secretary at [email protected]
For more information, contact: President : Jane Ryan 0409 234 761 Secretary: Christine Barbuto 0429 984 059 Email: [email protected] Southwest Goulburn Landcare Coordinator: Sonia Sharkey: 5734 6312 or 0409 515 630 Email: [email protected] Web http:/goulburnbroken.landcarevic.net.au And of course visit our Facebook Page!
Mitchell and Surrounds
Mitchell and Surrounds Equine Landcare Group was formed in June 2012. Our Members are horse owners from across Mitchell Shire and the surrounding region, from Macedon to Mansfield! We come from all sections of the farming and nonfarming community alike, own one horse or many, beginners and professionals all are welcome. The Group aims to improve knowledge and understanding of land management to maximise the health, performance and welfare of horses whilst enhancing the environment. Landcare events are a great fun way to networks with your local community. with Mitchell and Surrounds Equine Landcare Group you will meet other passionate horse owners with similar land management and environmental interests. Landcare has been around for a long time but our Group aims to promote to and assist landowners specifically with sustainable horse keeping and land management practices. We aim to promote whole farm planning, Equicentral design, grazing management systems, soil conservation and increase the number of horse property owners who benefit from these concepts. Managing land well can increase pasture production and quality and decrease the land degradation and weeds often associated with horse properties.
Equine Landcare Group: These land management systems lead to happier, healthier horses kept in a way that suits their herd instincts and minimises injuries. Sustainable land and water management on your property can:
● Reduce numbers of pest plants and animals
● Improve water quality ● Improve soil health ● Protect and enhance the natural
environment and biodiversity ● Help protect land from soil erosion and
salinity ● Address animal health issues such as
laminitis ● Increase pasture quality and growth which
will reduce your fed bill. Landcare presents a great opportunity to meet and
socialise with interesting people who are passionate about their horses. Learn about sustainable land management, the latest
technologies in prompting horse health and performance, grant opportunities for on ground
works and work together to address environmental
issues
You can be part of this dynamic Group New Members are always welcome. Our Workshops: We run a minimum of four Workshops each Year, providing information to horse and landowners. Our guest speakers are all experts in their fields Topics have included
● Integrated pest management including parasite control in horses
● Native pasture identification ● Horse property design ● Soil testing ● Biodiverse pasture for horse health ● Managing the horse property through
bushfire ● Direct drill seeding for shelter belts
Contact us for further information
