Horses are bred for specific work or sports, but individual horses may have temperaments that make them ill-suited to the roles they were bred for. The resulting mismatch can be bad for horses and people.
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Genetics play role in horse behavior
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A new study will enlist volunteer Quarter Horse owners across disciplines to respond to a carefully curated set of questions about the behavior of horses in their care.
Colorado State University professor of animal sciences and renowned animal-behavior expert Temple Grandin is collaborating with University of New England -- Australia -- Professor of Animal Behavior Paul McGreevy on a landmark study to identify the genes that impact behavior in horses.
Led by Paul McGreevy, University of New England-Australia professor of animal behavior, a new study will support future efforts to better match horses with their roles by identifying the genetic roots of certain horse behaviors.
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