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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Topics covered include herd behavior, bringing horses in and turning them out, and pasture maintenance.
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