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chestnut or bay; TheHorse.com's Top Videos of 2017

Chestnut or Bay: Which is Better?

Is there any proof than chestnuts are more hot-blooded than horses of different colors? An equine behaviorist weighs in.

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Is It Safe to Feed Moist Hay to Horses?

A reader’s first-cutting hay brought in right from the field feels a bit damp. Our nutritionist explains why she should be cautious and how to tell if the forage is safe to feed her horses.

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hemp for horses

Hemp for Horses: Safety and Uses

Hemp oil, hemp meal, CBD, and THC all come from similar—and sometimes the same—plants and are becoming more popular as cannabis and industrial hemp regulations loosen. Learn how nutritionally rich hemp might help your horse.

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Marie Kondo vs. My Tack Room

Is your tack room in need of organizing? Our digital managing editor recently gave hers the Marie Kondo treatment and found KonMari-ing horse-related items more challenging than cleaning her closet.

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Moody Horses

Why Is My Horse Moody?

Does it sometimes seem like your horse is having a bad day? Here are the possible reasons behind equine mood swings.

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Why Won’t My Horse Go … Even for a Cookie?

Why won’t a horse participate in positive reinforcement training? A certified equine behaviorist breaks down a few possible explanations, including low reinforcement value, physical pain, and a negative training history, among others.

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Horses, Humans, and Trust

Do horses experience trust the same way humans do? A certified equine behaviorist shares her thoughts.

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