Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 169-176 , July 2009

Preliminary investigations of horses' (Equus caballus) responses to different bridles during foundation training

  • Jessica S. Quick

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Rural Management, University of Sydney, PO Box 883, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
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  • Amanda K. Warren-Smith

      Affiliations

    • School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences, Faculty of Science, Charles Sturt University, P.O. Box 883, Orange, NSW, 2800, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprint requests and correspondence: A.K. Warren-Smith, Faculty of Science, School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences, Charles Sturt University, P.O. Box 883, Orange, NSW, Australia, 2800; Phone: +61 2 6365 7852; Fax: +61 2 6365 7590.

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PII: S1558-7878(08)00283-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2008.12.001

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 169-176 , July 2009

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