Understanding Horse Behavior

Why do horses do the things they do? A behaviorist talks about how horses learn, stereotypies, herd dynamics, and more!

Posted by Robin Foster, PhD, Cert. Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB), Cert. Horse Behavior Consultant (CHBC) | Apr 28, 2016 | Ask TheHorse, Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Equine Welfare Legislation, Horse Care, Horsemanship Science, Podcasts, Stable and Other Vices, Welfare and Industry

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Why do horses do the things they do? Join us as a certified animal behaviorist answers your questions about how horses learn, the causes of common stereotypies, herd dynamics, and more during our live event!

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Robin Foster, PhD, Cert. Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB), Cert. Horse Behavior Consultant (CHBC)

Robin Foster, PhD, CAAB, IAABC-Certified Horse Behavior Consultant, is a research professor at the University of Puget Sound in Seattle, Washington, and an affiliate professor at the University of Washington. She holds a doctorate in animal behavior and has taught courses in animal learning and behavior for more than 20 years. Her research looks at temperament, stress, and burn-out as they relate to the selection, retention, and welfare of therapy horses. She also provides private behavior consultations and training services in the Seattle area.

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