Beyond compliance: evaluating the impact of assent-based training on equine behavior and the human-horse relationship.
Recent advances in animal training increasingly emphasize welfare, positive experience and the reduction of stress. In the equine sector, however, such progress is complicated by the horse s dual role as both companion and performance animal. This study investigated whether an assent based training approach (ABT) has an effect on horse behavior and human-horse interaction quality compared to…
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