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Acting up - the psychology of why horses can act up before a race

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ The psychology behind starting gate jitters Pre-competition rituals can be witnessed in even the most seasoned competitor in almost every sport. From slapping their sticks and fussing with seemingly every single piece of equipment …

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First published in European Trainer issue 56 - January '17 - March '17

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Do horses sense fear?

We asked Justine Harrison to explain why consideration must be given to the psychological factors, as well as the physical, that may affect the racehorse's performance.

Do horses smell fear?Racehorses are athletes performing at the peak of their physical capabilities, with their strength and fitness carefully monitored and researched. However less consideration is given to the psychological factors that may affect …

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THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED IN EUROPEAN TRAINER - ISSUE 46