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Equine veterinary journal2025; 57(3); 540-545; doi: 10.1111/evj.14485

Start ’em young, treat ’em right: How horses’ early life experiences can set them up for success in life.

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Publication Date: 2025-03-06 PubMed ID: 40045757DOI: 10.1111/evj.14485Google Scholar: Lookup
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Pearson G, Douglas J. (2025). Start ’em young, treat ’em right: How horses’ early life experiences can set them up for success in life. Equine Vet J, 57(3), 540-545. https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14485

Publication

Equine veterinary journal
ISSN: 2042-3306
NlmUniqueID: 0173320
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 57
Issue: 3
Pages: 540-545

Researcher Affiliations

Pearson, Gemma
  • The Horse Trust, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, UK.
  • Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Easter Bush Campus, University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK.
Douglas, Janet
  • World Horse Welfare, Anne Colvin House, Norwich, UK.

Grant Funding

  • British Horse Foundation

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