Interactive WEG Booth Offers a Look into the Horse’s World

A French equine behavior researcher aims to educate people about horses and how they experience their surroundings.
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The next time you’re in a traffic jam or a crowded elevator, take a look around. How many of those people know what hay smells like, do you think? Or horse hair? Or manure? How many of them could describe the sounds a horse hears in a stable?

And what about you? How well do you know horses? Would you be able to tell what a horse’s heart beat and respiration sound like?           

A new education effort, led by a French behavior researcher and her business associate, is aiming to increase awareness about horses—for both riders and the general public. They believe that if people understand horses better, the horses will ultimately benefit. 

“Improving equine welfare begins with education and awareness, and that’s our initiative,” said Claire Neveux, MSc, researcher and equine behavior consultant

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Passionate about horses and science from the time she was riding her first Shetland Pony in Texas, Christa Lesté-Lasserre writes about scientific research that contributes to a better understanding of all equids. After undergrad studies in science, journalism, and literature, she received a master’s degree in creative writing. Now based in France, she aims to present the most fascinating aspect of equine science: the story it creates. Follow Lesté-Lasserre on Twitter @christalestelas.

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