Head and Neck Position’s Effects on Horse Behavior Studied
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
January 16, 2013
Researchers identified more behavioral signs of discomfort in horses with heads held behind the vertical.
Researchers identified more behavioral signs of discomfort in horses with heads held behind the vertical.
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British researchers found horses that crib spend less time in “standing sleep” mode than horses that don’t.
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One welfare group uses learning theory techniques to keep feral or neglected horses and their handlers safe.
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