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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Reduce feed-time tensions
Our horses love getting their feed, but unfortunately, it can bring out the worst in them. Mealtime misbehavior...
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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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A solution for needle shyness?
A needle-shy horse can make administering vaccinations, injections or blood draws a challenge (Getty...
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'Barn Stories' Ep. 57: Moment of truth
Many equestrians dream of keeping their horses right in their backyards. While it can seem idyllic, there...
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Neuropathic pain linked to dangerous equine behavior
A tenet of good horsemanship has long held that if a horse chronically misbehaves, your first step must...
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'Barn Stories' Ep. 51: Sheepish
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?
Research shows that confinement, feeding practices and other lifestyle factors can make a horse more...
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Is your horse trying to tell you his teeth hurt?
Difficulty eating, bit evasions and antisocial behavior are signs of dental pain in horses that are commonly...
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How to stop stall weaving
A readers asks what can be done to help a horse who compulsively weaves back and forth in his stall....
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How the seasons affect "marish" behavior
If your otherwise cranky mare mellows out this winter, shorter days may be the reason.
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Telltale Bite Marks
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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Winter Wood Chewing in Horses
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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When your horse whinnies too much
Try these tips to silence an overly "talkative" horse whose whinnies are a distraction.
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