Why Do Horses Buck?
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
March 30, 2025
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Read about 9 physical and behavioral reasons your horse might be kicking up his heels.
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One equine nutritionist offers tips and asks for your input on dealing with ice in horse watering tanks.
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Sometimes we get our horses in trouble with the very items we use to help them be more comfortable.
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