Behavior

Why do horses behave the way they do? We present the latest research on equine behavior and share advice from the world’s leading horse trainers and equine behaviorists.

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New hope for headshakers
Sarah brought her new horse home in December. Westley, an 8-year-old Thoroughbred cross, showed real...
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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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Study finds no downside to early castration
New research from Europe suggests that castration can be performed on colts without adverse effects far...
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4 common horse training challenges
Properly navigating challenges that arise when working with your horse can produce growth in your relationship....

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