Effects of a 15° Variation in Poll Flexion during Riding on the Respiratory Systems and Behaviour of High-Level Dressage and Show-Jumping Horses

From previous studies, the International Society for Equitation Science has advised that further research be conducted on the physiological/psychological effects of less-exacerbated poll flexion angles. We aimed to evaluate the effects of two riding poll flexion positions with a difference of only 1...

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Main Authors: Paula Tilley, Joana Simões, José Paulo Sales Luis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/10/1714