Study shows benefits of positive reinforcement
Positive reinforcement found to be preferable to negative when training horses in stressful situations.
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Research articles on the care and training of the horse.
Horse personalities affected by careers – study
The researchers found that dressage and high-school horses showed higher levels of anxiousness than those taking part in other disciplines.
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Horses suffer from work stress, researchers find
French research indicates that dressage and high-school work create higher levels of stress in horses than the likes of jumping, eventing and vaulting.
Read moreBitless bridle outperformed jointed snaffle in study
The authors said a recent review of tack-induced riding accidents listed more than 200 negative behavioural responses and 40 different diseases caused by the bit.
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