Jennifer Williams, PhD

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4 things to do for your horse before a weather emergency
Preparation can be the key to keeping your horses safe during a weather emergency or natural disaster.
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Understanding horse rescue lingo
Terms like “neglect,” “abuse,” “abandonment” and “stray” have precise legal definitions that can vary...
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5 Misunderstandings about what constitutes horse neglect or abuse
A number of the complaints made about equine rescues are based on misunderstandings.
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What horse rescues do
Equine rescues are an important part of the horse industry, but do you know all that they do? Here’s...
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After the Disaster
Picking up the pieces in the wake of a storm, fire or other natural disaster is never easy. Here’s...
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Improve your horse's mealtime manners
Even the worst feeding-related behavioral problems can be solved with patient and consistent training.
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Neglected, abused or abandoned horses: How to help
When you see a horse suffering in a bad living situation, of course you want to help. But it’s important...
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Nine Myths About Equine Rescues Debunked
Organizations that help horses in need are more important now than ever, but many misconceptions about...
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How to Read Your Horse's Body Language
Subtle changes in your horse's posture, expression and movements can provide important clues to what...
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Raising an Orphan Foal
When a foal loses his dam, he'll need help to grow both physically and mentally. Here's how to meet those...
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Tips for Splitting Up Inseparable Horse Buddies
When best friends fall apart at the slightest separation, it's time to retrain the equine soul mates...
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Understand Normal Mare and Foal Behavior
Understanding normal mare and foal behavior will help you identify health and management problems before...
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Hold your temper with neglectful horse owners
Instead of getting angry at an owner's poor horsekeeping practices, focus your energy on a needy horse's...
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Why Horses Kick
Here's what your horse's kicking means and what you can do to deal with this potentially dangerous behavior.
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Keep Your Horses Contained
Here's how to cope with equine escape artists and keep them contained. By Jennifer Williams, PhD, for...