Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 5, Issue 1 , Pages 26-27 , January 2010

Horse personality profiles and performance

  • Daša Dasha Grajfoner

      Affiliations

    • 18/2F3 Waverly Park, EH8 8ET Edinburgh, Scotland
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author
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  • Elizabeth J. Austin

      Affiliations

    • The University of Edinburgh, Psychology Department, 7 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9JZ, Scotland
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  • Françoise Wemelsfelder

      Affiliations

    • Scottish Agricultural College, Bush Estate, Penicuik EH26 0PH, United Kingdom

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PII: S1558-7878(09)00282-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2009.10.035

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 5, Issue 1 , Pages 26-27 , January 2010