Is Clipping Still Stressful for Well-Behaved Horses?
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
September 23, 2013
Study results suggest that even if horses don’t seem to mind clipping, they might still find it stressful.
Study results suggest that even if horses don’t seem to mind clipping, they might still find it stressful.
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