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Equine Wellness: How Light Affects Our Horses

September 27, 2024 by Michael Hipp & Victoria Doulgerakis

Knowing How Equines Perceive Light Helps Us Better Understand Their Behavior Light gives us the ability to perceive our surroundings, it shows us beauty and majestic things, and is essential for life itself. Without light nothing would exist that does exist. We cannot stop the sun rising or setting but … Read More

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Equine Wellness: How Horses See Color

September 24, 2024July 11, 2024 by Michael Hipp & Victoria Doulgerakis

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Certain Colors in a Horse’s Environment Can Affect Behavior By Michael Hipp and Victoria Doulgerakis How horses see color has been a much-studied topic in recent years. Not only does it matter what colors horses see, it matters how they see them. How Horses See Color The retina is the … Read More

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