Equine Performance and Psychological Factors Linked
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
November 1, 2012
Paying attention to horses’ psychological factors is key to ensuring success in work and mental well-being.
Paying attention to horses’ psychological factors is key to ensuring success in work and mental well-being.
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