Two days. One shared goal: advancing horse welfare through science, education and practice. Join leading international experts at the Horse Welfare Summit 2026, where Dr Andrew McLean will deliver two keynote lectures and receive the Professor Ingvar Fredricson Foundation Scholarship.
The Horse Welfare Summit 2026 brings together leading international researchers, educators and practitioners for two days dedicated to one common goal: improving horse welfare through science, education and practical application.
The programme blends cutting‑edge research with practical insights for professionals across the equine sector. From equitation science and biomechanics to education, communication and welfare assessment, delegates will gain evidence‑based knowledge that can be applied directly in everyday practice.
Among this year’s international keynote speakers is Dr Andrew McLean, whose pioneering work in equitation science has transformed our understanding of how horses learn — and how that knowledge can improve training and welfare. He will deliver two keynote sessions during the Summit:
Following his Wednesday keynote, the Professor Ingvar Fredricson Foundation will proudly present Dr McLean with the 2026 Professor Ingvar Fredricson Foundation Scholarship, recognising his outstanding contributions to equitation science and his lifelong commitment to translating research into practical improvements for horse training, education and welfare.
We hope you will join us at Flyinge to celebrate this special occasion and take part in two inspiring days of learning, discussion and collaboration with some of the world’s leading voices in equine welfare.
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Two days. One shared goal: advancing horse welfare through science, education and practice. Join leading international experts at the Horse Welfare Summit 2026, where Dr Andrew McLean will deliver two keynote lectures and receive the Professor Ingvar Fredricson Foundation Scholarship.
A new review examines how smartphones are becoming genuine tools for monitoring a horse's soundness, heart rate and recovery, and even for meeting international competition requirements. Among the systems it highlights is Sleip, co-founded by Dr. Elin Hernlund, one of the Foundation's own scholarship recipients, whose work builds on decades of Swedish equine biomechanics research going back to Professor Ingvar Fredricson himself.
On November 2, visitors gathered in Hall B at the Jönköping Horse Show for the Professor Ingvar Fredricson Foundation’s 2025 scholarship ceremony, celebrating groundbreaking Swedish research in equine biomechanics. From the pioneering efforts of the 1970s—when high‑speed cameras and manual measurements were the researcher’s tools—to today’s AI‑powered motion analysis and robotic hoof simulators, the audience was taken on a journey through decades of innovation. Professors Lars Roepstorff and Marie Rhodin, together with Associate Professor Elin Hernlund, shared their latest breakthroughs, followed by live demonstrations showing how AI and high‑precision sensors are transforming the understanding of horse–rider interaction. Moderator Jens Fredricson guided the dialogue and inspired exchange between researchers, while post‑event discussions with attendees helped build valuable bridges between research and practice.
The FEI's guardian framework resonates with the work we champion at the Professor Fredricson Foundation. Advancing equestrian sport means placing the horse's welfare and wellbeing at the center — not as an afterthought, but as the foundation upon which all excellence is built.