At the 19th International Society for Equitation Science Conference in New Zealand, Dr. Cathrynne Henshall presented where we are on Detecting positive emotions in horses to assess their overall quality of life. As an expert in equine behaviour and welfare, Dr. Henshall’s talk covered how subtle emotional cues in horses can reveal a lot about their well-being. Her presentation focused on the importance of understanding horses’ subjective experiences and how recognizing these emotional states can enhance the way we approach equine care and management.

