What do you think about giving horses “agency,” or choice and control in their lives?
Growing interest in the topic has prompted Cornell University’s Equine Seminar Series to present “Equine Welfare and Agency: Why Choice Matters” from 6-7 p.m. Oct.. 21 on Zoom. There is no charge for the seminar, which is open to the public.
The discussion will involve common challenges, as well as opportunities, to increase agency for horses through management, training, and everyday interactions.
Speaking will be Dr. Lindsay Goodale is a senior lecturer in the Department of Animal Science at Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in equine biology and management, domestic mammalian behavior and animal welfare. Lindsay also serves as the equine extension specialist for New York State and has developed a Horse Farm Improvement Program for equine operations.
She attended veterinary school at Cornell and graduated in 2012, returning to work at Cornell in her current role in 2017. She is pursuing board certification through the American College of Animal Welfare.
This seminar is part of the Cornell Equine Seminar Series. Please register in advance at this link