Validation of a temperament test in the Norwegian horse breeds

The competitive edge of the National horse breeds in Norway is assumed to be strengthened by utilizing their temperament as a trait in the breeding goal. Previously, the temperament of the Norwegian horse breeds is described through five common factors, and there is a need for developing a test for temperament. In this study, 63 horses were tested at 6 different farms, through a proposed test procedure consisting of seven test moments composed...