Recognising the obvious signs of pain, stress and fear in horses is relatively straightforward. The real challenge is identifying the subtle behavioural changes that often appear long before more overt signs become obvious. These early indicators are easy to overlook, dismiss or misinterpret, yet they can provide some of the most valuable insights into a horse's physical and emotional state.

In this evening talk, I'll explore how to recognise the subtle body language and behavioural cues that can reveal pain, stress and fear. Using real-world examples alongside the latest scientific evidence, you'll learn how to notice minor behavioural changes, improve your observational skills, and gain confidence in recognising when a horse is trying to tell us something isn't right.

By learning to recognise the small signs, we can make better decisions for welfare, training and performance.

EQUINE BODY LANGUAGE: RECOGNISING PAIN, STRESS & FEAR
21 AUGUST 7pm · The Jockey Club Retraining of Racehorses National Championships,
Aintree International Equestrian Centre, Aintree Racecourse, Ormskirk Rd, Aintree, Merseyside, L9 5AS

The talk is free to attend but you will need to register here: https://support.ror.org.uk/talk
Please consider donating to Retraining of Racehorses: https://support.ror.org.uk

This talk is kindly supported by Agria Equine Insurance.