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Can Horses' Ear Direction Affect Jumping Success?
Published on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 in General
Ears pricked forward, you know your horse is alert and attentive. Ears pinned back, and he's clearly not a happy camper. Humans have long learned to recognize signs of behavior, pain, and attitude in horses based on the direction of the animal's ears. But can the ears also predict a horse's responsiveness to a task such as jumping?
Read the findings on this topic from a session at the 9th Annual International Society for Equitation Science at www.thehorse.com
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