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Can Reward-Based Training Create Addictive Patterns in Horses?
By: Dr. Rebecca Douglass Published on: 15/01/2026Can reward-based training create dependency in horses? Explore the neurobiology of dopamine, polyvagal states, and how learning capacity changes with nervous system regulation.
Nervous System & Behavior
