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A Spooky Senior Horse

An equine behavior expert weighs in on how one reader can help her senior OTTB be less spooky at home.
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Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB

Sue M. McDonnell, PhD, is a certified applied animal behaviorist and the founding head of the equine behavior program at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. She is also the author of numerous books and articles about horse behavior and management.

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