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Behavior Behavioral Problems
Do hormones cause mares to misbehave?
By Christine Barakat
Apr 5, 2023
A new study from the University of California, Davis, challenges the common assumption that misbehavior...
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EQUUS Extra Nutrition
Reduce feed-time tensions
By Editors of EQUUS
Feb 27, 2023
Our horses love getting their feed, but unfortunately, it can bring out the worst in them. Mealtime misbehavior...
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Behavior Behavioral Problems Training
Do’s and Don’ts in dealing with a nervous horse
By Editors of EQUUS
Nov 10, 2022
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
By Editors of EQUUS
Nov 9, 2022
Coping with a nervous horse can feel like trying to parent an amped-up toddler crossed with a moody teen....
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Horse Care Preventative Care
A solution for needle shyness?
By Christine Barakat
Nov 7, 2022
A needle-shy horse can make administering vaccinations, injections or blood draws a challenge (Getty...
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EQUUS Barn Stories Podcast
'Barn Stories' Ep. 57: Moment of truth
By Editors of EQUUS
Sep 21, 2022
Many equestrians dream of keeping their horses right in their backyards. While it can seem idyllic, there...
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Behavioral Problems Diagnosis Horse Care
Neuropathic pain linked to dangerous equine behavior
By Christine Barakat
Aug 31, 2022
A tenet of good horsemanship has long held that if a horse chronically misbehaves, your first step must...
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EQUUS Barn Stories Podcast Podcasts
'Barn Stories' Ep. 51: Sheepish
By Editors of EQUUS
Jun 15, 2022
The last few episodes of Barn Stories have been pretty heavy. This episode is a little different–a...
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Are you setting your horse up for bad behavior?
By Christine Barakat
Oct 16, 2020
Research shows that confinement, feeding practices and other lifestyle factors can make a horse more...
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Behavior Dentistry Horse Care
Is your horse trying to tell you his teeth hurt?
By Christine Barakat
Oct 10, 2020
Difficulty eating, bit evasions and antisocial behavior are signs of dental pain in horses that are commonly...
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Behavior Behavioral Problems
How to stop stall weaving
By Editors of EQUUS Magazine
Mar 17, 2018
A readers asks what can be done to help a horse who compulsively weaves back and forth in his stall....
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Behavior Behavioral Problems
How the seasons affect "marish" behavior
By The Editors of EQUUS Magazine
May 16, 2017
If your otherwise cranky mare mellows out this winter, shorter days may be the reason.
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Behavior Behavioral Problems
Telltale Bite Marks
By Equus
Feb 12, 2014
The appearance of bite marks on your horse may be a sign of unrest in the herd. Try these tips to keep...
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Behavior Behavioral Problems
Winter Wood Chewing in Horses
By Equus
Oct 17, 2012
When the weather turns cold and wet, some horse may be more prone to chewing on wood. Here's how you...
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Behavior Behavioral Problems
When your horse whinnies too much
By Equus
Sep 6, 2012
Try these tips to silence an overly "talkative" horse whose whinnies are a distraction.
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