Common Human-Equine Interaction Misconceptions
Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS
June 4, 2015
Dr. Nancy Diehl shares her views on things that can cause horse-human communication to go awry.
Dr. Nancy Diehl shares her views on things that can cause horse-human communication to go awry.
Researchers have developed a list of reasons a horse might bite. Learn the causes and how to train a horse not to nip.
Join a librarian and equestrian for national “Get Caught Reading” month as she reviews horsey fiction.
Join a librarian and equestrian as she saddles up for national “Get Caught Reading” month and reviews some of her favorite horsey fiction.
A Facebook fan asks for help with his horse, who’s become a reluctant unloader.
An equine behavior expert addresses contradictory characteristics between foals out of one mare born different years.
In response to a reader question Dr. Nancy Diehl shares insight on equine maternal instincts, foal stealing, and more.
An equine behavior expert offers training tips for making trailer loading drama free.
Infections can be reduced by recognizing the risk and having appropriate cleaning, disinfection, and hygiene protocols.
Find out what to expect as your mare goes into labor and during your foal’s first hours of life.
Dr. Nancy Diehl offers advice on keeping stallions happy and safe during routine handling and breeding.
Dr. Nancy Diehl addresses common behavior differences between mares and geldings and their causes.
Dr. Nancy Diehl shares her thoughts on dominance in horses and using the term “alpha” to describe a lead horse.
Dr. Nancy Diehl weighs in on how to tell if a horse is intelligent, or whether he’s inherently good or bad.
My gelding has started banging his head against the trailer wall. Do you have any suggestions for why he does this and how to stop it?
Does punishing horses work to deter them from certain behaviors, and when is punishment appropriate for a horse?
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