Location: Hípica Zelai Alai
Dates: February 14-15, 2026
Duration: 12 hours (6h + 6h)
Limited capacity: 6-12 participants
Investment: €200/person
“Because measuring welfare is the first step to improving it.”
This equine welfare workshop, promoted by Proyecto Caballo and iPoney Outdoors, is designed for professionals and enthusiasts in the equestrian world who wish to deepen their understanding of Positive Human-Animal Association from a scientific and ethical approach.
You will learn to read signs of welfare and distress in horses, apply scientifically validated tools, and objectively evaluate your interactions using the European EvaSE Program, a rigorous and recognized methodology for measuring the quality of the human-animal relationship.
Workshop Structure
Saturday:
- Theoretical foundations and EvaSE protocol
- Guided group observations
Sunday:
- Practical cases and autonomous observation
- Results analysis and practical application
Results you will achieve
- Apply the EvaSE protocol autonomously
- Identify objective equine welfare indicators
- Design improvement plans for your interactions
- Integrate scientific tools into your daily equestrian practice
- Understand how respect and emotional coherence strengthen the human-horse relationship
Includes
- Complete manual and official EvaSE forms
- Work materials and certification
- Coffee breaks
- Access to individual online post-workshop support (45 min)
Instructor
Carlos Ganzabal,
CEO of iPoney Outdoors Spaces, specialist in EAS, anthrozoology and equine welfare, with extensive experience in ethical and scientific training programs for equestrian professionals.
Registration
Registration will be done at the offices of Club Zelai Alai in Iurreta (6-12 limited spots). Your registration will be confirmed upon payment.