Beyond compliance: evaluating the impact of assent-based training on equine behavior and the human-horse relationship.
Elisa Tanghetti, Remco Folkertsma, Friederike Range
This study compares assent-based training (ABT) and traditional equine training (TET) on horse behavior and human-horse interaction, finding ABT promotes more positive engagement and reduced refusal behaviors.
bioRxiv · Sep 18, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition