Table 6.
The prevalence of behavioral parameters assessed in each breeding horse category.
| Parameter | Percentage of Stallions (n = 330) | Percentage of Broodmares (n = 365) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| General alertness | |||
| Apathetic/depressed | 5.15 (17) | 0.00 | 0.968 |
| Alert | 94.85 (313) | 100.00 (365) | 0.255 |
| Response to the approach of the assessor | |||
| Aggressiveness | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Fear/avoidance | 24.85 (82) | 35.07 (128) | 0.118 |
| Indifference | 32.12 (106) | 25.48 (93) | 0.267 |
| Friendliness | 43.03 (142) | 39.45 (144) | 0.501 |
| Response to the assessor walking besides the horse | |||
| Aggressiveness | 0.00 | 0.00 | - |
| Fear/avoidance | 29.09 (96) | 37.53 (137) | 0.752 |
| Indifference | 21.51(71) | 18.63 (68) | 0.843 |
| Friendliness | 49.4 (163) | 43.84 (160) | 0.877 |
| Response to the assessor touching the horse | |||
| Aggressiveness | 1.51(5) | 4.66 (17) | 0.227 |
| Fear/avoidance | 35.15 (116) | 43.01 (157) | 0.802 |
| Indifference | 16.67 (55) | 15.62 (57) | 0.947 |
| Friendliness | 46.67 (154) | 36.71 (134) | 0.715 |
For p-values less than 0.05, difference between horse categories are significant.