Horses’ Expressions Can Indicate Mounting Block Stress
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
September 17, 2022
Results from a new study revealed some horses might associate mounting blocks with bad experiences.
Results from a new study revealed some horses might associate mounting blocks with bad experiences.
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