This week Nancy takes a look at the use of Bell Mares during the 1800s up to WWII.

Research References:

L. Proops et al (2012).Social relations in a mixed group of mules, ponies and donkeys reflect differences in equid type, Behavioral Processes.

Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0376635712000654

Górecka-Bruzda A, Jastrzębska E, Drewka M, Nadolna Z, Becker K, Lansade L (2022) Female Horses are more socially dependent than geldings kept in riding clubs. Appl Anim Behav Sci 254:105714. 

Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2022.105714