Behavioral Problems

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Do hormones cause mares to misbehave?
A new study from the University of California, Davis, challenges the common assumption that misbehavior...
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Three signs that your horse is bored
Getty Images If you’re looking to learn alongside your horse, try developing the ability to recognize...
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Do’s and Don’ts in dealing with a nervous horse
What seems like nervous behavior in horses is often a sign of fear. Here five things to do—or to avoid—when...
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How to help a nervous horse
Coping with a nervous horse can feel like trying to parent an amped-up toddler crossed with a moody teen....

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