Understanding aggression in horses
with Renate Larssen
In this webinar, equine ethologist Renate Larssen MSc explained what aggression is, why horses become aggressive, and what we can do about it.
Renate has a special interest in rehabilitating severe aggression cases and combines research with public outreach and behavioural consultancy work.
She dispelled common myths around aggression and talked through some case studies.
- The evolutionary advantage of aggression
- Why horses become aggressive
- The difference between purpose and cause
- How emotions drive behaviour
- The Equine Ladder of Aggression
