Can a Mare’s Personality Change After Her First Foal?
Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS
March 2, 2025
Dr. Nancy Diehl addresses a question about why a mare might respond differently to training after having her first foal.
Dr. Nancy Diehl addresses a question about why a mare might respond differently to training after having her first foal.
An equine behavior expert offers advice on raising and training an orphan foal to reduce future unwanted behaviors.
A veterinarian and equine behavior expert describes signs your horse’s behavior might be related to pain.
An equine behavior expert addresses a question about two geldings with very different poop patterns.
Dr. Nancy Diehl shares research results that indicate whether horses recognize their people.
Dr. Nancy Diehl explains what we know—and don’t know—about a horse’s nicker.
Find out about equine sleep patterns from an equine behavior expert, and learn how to tell if the amount of time your horse spends lying down is normal.
Dr. Nancy Diehl shares how you can earn your horse’s respect through consistent training with both positive and negative reinforcement.
An equine behavior expert and veterinarian shares recommendations for introducing horses that will live together.
Dr. Nancy Diehl shares her thoughts on using clicker training to help a horse get used to having fly spray applied.
A horse behavior expert weighs in on whether she believes horses benefit from toys.
An equine reproductive behavior expert shares insight into how mares and herds will ward off danger to their young.
An equine behavior expert and veterinarian explains the role that genetics play in a horse’s behavior.
Our expert shares her thoughts on what causes stress for horses, how they respond to stressful situations, and what we can do about it.
Find out why a horse might start weaving and what, if anything, you can do about this stereotypy.
How can I teach my horse to let me put her blanket on over her head so I don’t have to unbuckle it each time?
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