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Sue M. McDonnell, PhD, is a certified applied animal behaviorist and the founding head of the equine behavior program at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine. She is also the author of numerous books and articles about horse behavior and management.
Posted by Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB | Jul 16, 2020 | Article, Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Breeding and Reproduction, Breeding Planning, Breeding Shed, Foal Care, Horse Care, Transport Stress, Welfare and Industry
What would be the best plan for handling a foal whose dam is being covered by a stallion?
Read MorePosted by Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB | Jul 7, 2020 | Article, Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Buildings & Structures, Farm and Barn, Horse Care, Stable and Other Vices, Stalls
My horse recently started pacing and digging holes in his stall. What could be causing this behavior?
Read MorePosted by Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB | Nov 18, 2019 | Article, Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Horse Care, Water & Electrolytes, Winter Care
Why might our horses drink from an ice cold creek or tank rather than from the heated water buckets? Equine behaviorist Dr. Sue McDonnell explains.
Read MorePosted by Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB | Nov 1, 2019 | Behavior, Commentary, Equine Behavior Commentary Series, Equine Welfare Legislation, Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbreds
And what difference would it make to the horse if he wins or loses? An equine behaviorist weighs in.
Read MorePosted by Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB | Oct 24, 2019 | Article, Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Donkeys, Donkeys and Burros, Mules, Donkeys, & Other Equids
What might cause a young male donkey to suddenly split from the herd? An equine behaviorist offers insight.
Read MorePosted by Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB | Aug 5, 2019 | Article, Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Nutrition, Ulcers, Welfare and Industry
What could be the cause behind this young horse’s strange tongue lollying at feeding time? Dr. Sue McDonnell answers.
Read MorePosted by Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB | Jul 11, 2019 | Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Commentary, Horse Care, Older Horse Care Concerns, Stable and Other Vices
A reader’s 17-year-old horse started trying to crib recently, which she’s never seen him do before. Why would he start now? An equine behaviorist offers insight.
Read MorePosted by Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB | Jun 27, 2019 | Behavior, Feeding Old Horses, Older Horse Care Concerns, Welfare and Industry
I’m concerned about my senior horse’s happiness. How can I keep him comfortable and content?
Read MorePosted by Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB | Jun 13, 2019 | Article, Behavior, Communication With Your Horse
How can watching horses interact in a herd help improve my relationship with my horse?
Read MorePosted by Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB | Jun 6, 2019 | Article, Behavior, Equine Welfare Legislation, Farm and Barn
Has any research been done regarding what horses might like and dislike about their homes?
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