Preliminary investigations of horses' (Equus caballus) responses to different bridles during foundation training

@article{Quick2009PreliminaryIO,
  title={Preliminary investigations of horses' (Equus caballus) responses to different bridles during foundation training},
  author={Jessica S. Quick and Amanda K. Warren-Smith},
  journal={Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research},
  year={2009},
  volume={4},
  pages={169-176}
}
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