Catch up on ISES 2026: The Nature of Horses

Day Two focused on equine nutrition, weight management, pain and nociception. Talks explored how to meet the foraging needs of horses at risk of obesity, motivation to work for food, and approaches to managing equine weight. The programme also examined pain assessment, the effects of bits and pressure, recognising pain-related behaviours and the relationship between discomfort and performance, highlighting the importance of evidence-based approaches to equine health and welfare.