Behavior

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New study targets equine 'spook' response
In the wild, horses must be alert for predators that might attack them. This means that even domesticated...
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Living conditions impact equine learning, performance
According to a news release in Science Daily, a new study shows that horses living in big enclosures...
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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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Temple Grandin teams with Australian expert on landmark equine study
A world-first equine study spearheaded by University of New England (Australia) Professor of Animal Behavior Paul...
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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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How play helps horses learn
Learning with your horse is a never- ending journey— except when it’s not. At some point, you might...
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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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Stop making your horse nervous
Every time you handle your horse, he will behave as if you are a herd of two. One of you has to be the...
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Why do horses eat dirt?
Question: My horse constantly licks the ground at one spot in his paddock. As far as I can tell, the...
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A solution for needle shyness?
A needle-shy horse can make administering vaccinations, injections or blood draws a challenge (Getty...
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Four drug-free ways to calm your horse
We’ve all known horses that are anxious or that spook easily; fear can also make them hard to handle...
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