Genetic study of stress assessed with infrared thermography during dressage competitions in the Pura Raza Español horse

Despite the fact that physiological parameters in dressage are important because of their close connection to human–horse accidents, performance and welfare, these parameters are only rarely included in horse breeding programs. In Spain, the Pura Raza Español horse (PRE) Breeding Program focuses mainly on the selection of horses for satisfactory dressage ability. Studying the genetic […]