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Understanding How High Levels Of Noise Affect The Equine Auditory System, Shelby Brown
Understanding How High Levels Of Noise Affect The Equine Auditory System, Shelby Brown
Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado
Abstract
Mounted shooting is becoming a very popular sport within the equestrian community, exposing many horses to extreme levels of noise that the animals would not be exposed to otherwise. I selected this project because it is important for me to know how this hobby that I personally enjoy is impacting the health and well-being of my equine partners. Veterinarians can provide an elementary answer by clapping and checking for a physical reaction. However, that does not tell the client much other than the animal responded to one auditory cue.
It is important to understand how firearm exposure could affect …