Whether they're running, jumping or eventing, horses represent a multi-billion dollar industry in Australia. Long gone are the days when a horse was solely a beast of burden. But have you ever stopped to wonder whether they share their rider's enjoyment of this myriad of sporting and recreational activities?

Our Chief Scientist asked that very question this week at a national conference on Ethical Equitation in Sydney.

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