How Horses Detect Human Stress: Somatic Syncing and the Science of Emotional Transfer in Riding

Lauren Abbott
May 5
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Your horse knows you had a bad day at work before you even put the halter on.

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How Horses Detect Human Stress: Somatic Syncing and the Science of Emotional Transfer in Riding

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