Effect of preceding activity and multiple testing of Belgian police horses on behavior during personality tests

We describe the developmental phase of a project aimed at customizing selection tests for mounts at the Belgian Federal Police. The experiment evaluated the influence of preceding activity and multiple testing on behavior during personality tests. Using a cross-over design, three different preceding activities were compared: straight out of their box, after 30 minutes tied outside alone and after 30 minutes alone in a paddock.
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research