Do Nervous Mares Have Nervous Foals?

Behaviorist Dr. Sue McDonnell shares research-based insight into how a mare’s temperament might influence her foal.
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Do Nervous Mares Have Nervous Foals?
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Behaviorist Dr. Sue McDonnell shares research-based insight into how a mare’s temperament might influence her foal.

This podcast is an excerpt from our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, ‘Managing the Fearful and Anxious Horse.’ Listen to the full recording here.

Behaviorist Dr. Sue McDonnell shares research-based insight into how a mare’s temperament might influence her foal.9/7/2016 15:30

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Sue M. McDonnell, PhD, is a certified applied animal behaviorist and the founding head of the equine behavior program at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. She is also the author of numerous books and articles about horse behavior and management.

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