The Impact of the Sex of Handlers and Riders on the Reported Social Confidence, Compliance and Touch Sensitivity of Horses in Their Care

Current evidence of how human sex-related differences in riders and handlers may influence horse behaviour is limited. The Equine Behaviour Assessment and Research Questionnaire (E-BARQ) was used to collect demographic data on riders and handlers (<i>n</i> = 1420) and behavioural data on...

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Main Authors: Ashley Anzulewicz, Kate Fenner, Michelle Hyde, Susan Heald, Bibiana Burattini, Nicole Romness, Jessica McKenzie, Bethany Wilson, Paul McGreevy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/1/130