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“Hartpury is an amazing place for research. With access to specialist staff, professional facilities and over 230 horses, I’ve been exploring ways to improve welfare through REM sleep analysis. By filming a horse’s natural sleep behaviour, we can identify sleep deprivation issues and make changes to improve health, wellbeing and performance. A less invasive method than the EEG scan, it has the potential to positively impact the lives of horses across the equine sector – from performance horses to recreational riding. At Hartpury, I’ve found a way to combine my love of welfare with my passion for research and education, to make a real difference."

Caroline Merritt, MSci Equine Science student

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