Exploring the Social Reinforcing Value of Brushing in Equine-Assisted Services: A Comparative Study with Food Reinforcement

Abstract Brushing is one of the most common human-horse interactions in Equine-Assisted Services (EAS). Previous research has shown both positive and negative effects of brushing on horses’ behavior and physiological states. One of the primary reasons horses are included in services such as mental a...

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Main Authors: Katy Schroeder, Megan Arant, Cameron Hekkert, Alexandra Protopopova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CABI 2023-02-01
Series:Human-Animal Interactions
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Online Access:http://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/10.1079/hai.2023.0010