The 9th International Society for Equitation Science (ISES) conference kicked off yesterday in Delaware with presentations on topics ranging from rein tension and smart textiles to facial signs of pain in horses and the horse-human-saddle interface. The Horse managing editor Alexandra Beckstett, TheHorse.com digital editor Michelle Anderson, and several other attendees are tweeting live from the conference. Here’s a collection of the top tweets and take-homes from Day 1 of the event. Check back to TheHorse.com soon for vetted recaps of conference presentations.

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