Investigative Behavior’s Influence on Horse Jumping
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
November 29, 2011
Investigative behavior applied to training can help jumping horses gain confidence when faced with new jumps.
Investigative behavior applied to training can help jumping horses gain confidence when faced with new jumps.
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