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For horse owners who feel modern care answers some questions but leaves others unresolved. This journal explores whole-horse health from the ground up.

Essays and insights for horse owners who want the very best.

The Hearty Horse Journal

Can Reward-Based Training Create Addictive Patterns in Horses?

Can Reward-Based Training Create Addictive Patterns in Horses?

Can Reward-Based Training Create Addictive Patterns in Horses?Dr. Rebecca Douglass

Can reward-based training create dependency in horses? Explore the neurobiology of dopamine, polyvagal states, and how learning capacity changes with nervous system regulation.