Isabell Marr

Dr. Isabell Marr serves as a part-time lecturer at Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Sciences, integrating academic expertise in animal science with hands-on equine industry experience. Her work bridges welfare assessment methodologies and practical horse management.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Agricultural Sciences (2015-2020) from University of Hohenheim and HfWU Nürtingen-Geislingen on non-invasive welfare evaluations in horses
• M.Sc. in Animal Biology and Biomedical Sciences (2012-2015) from University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover focusing on intestinal physiology in goats
• B.Sc. in Biology (2009-2012) from Leibniz University Hannover examining social behavior in male horses
• Professional certification as a horse keeper (2006-2008) at Circle-L-Ranch

Research emphasizes equine welfare through lateralization studies and behavioral analysis, with applications in training protocols and show management. Her dual expertise spans agricultural science and business administration.

Professional activities include self-employment since 2011 through IM-Westerntraining, providing mobile horse training services and serving as Show-Secretary for AQHA/DQHA events. Complementary business experience encompasses interim management in automotive procurement crisis resolution and pharmaceutical cash flow forecasting.