Effects of the level of experience of horses and their riders on cortisol release, heart rate and heart-rate variability during a jumping course
Equestrian sports require the co-operation of two species, horses and humans, but it is unknown to what extent stress responses in the rider affect the horse. In this study, the stress response of experienced and less-experienced horses and riders at showjumping was analysed. Sixteen sport horses were divided into two groups (n = 8 each) […]