From Wild Horse to Riding Companion - a podcast with Zefanja Vermeulen

Together with Zefanja Vermeulen from Equine Studies, we explore “Primitive Traits” in this episode of Equidemia Insights. You don't know what primitive traits are? Neither did I. And that is always the moment I get curious 🐴

Primitive traits are traits and structures that appear in primitive horses and adapt the horse to environmental challenges. Zefanja talks about her research and how she observes differences and changes in modern horses compared to primitive (wild) ones.

In a nutshell

What are primitive traits?
Traits and structures that appear in primitive horses and adapt the horse to environmental challenges.

Why does this matter for us today?
The history of domestication can teach us about modern breeding, training and care – and understanding these traits can help us make better, more ethical choices.

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