Why Do Horses Buck?
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
April 4, 2026
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Read about 9 physical and behavioral reasons your horse might be kicking up his heels.
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Safe horse transport depends on proper vehicle maintenance, thoughtful trailer selection, responsible driving, and effective emergency preparedness. Read more in The Horse‘s Summer 2025 issue.
Knowing what to do—and what not to do—in a horse transport incident can mean the difference between a positive outcome and tragic ending.
Can hay nets affect a horse’s weight or body condition score? Do they damage equine teeth? Researchers answer these questions and more.
Two biosecurity experts share the best ways you can protect your horse from disease, whether you plan to travel with him or he never leaves the farm.
Could motion sickness make a horse reluctant to load and cause him to scramble in the trailer? Find out what the research says.
Two veterinarians share how they diagnose, treat, and rehab back-sore horses.
Water is an essential nutrient for horses. Find out why it’s important to keep your horses’ water sources clean and explore common challenges horse owners face.
One equine nutritionist offers tips and asks for your input on dealing with ice in horse watering tanks.
Learn how to choose the right bedding, effectively clean your horse’s stall, and protect his airways from ammonia. Sponsored by Sweet PDZ.
Researchers have determined that limiting horses’ access to hay might make them more likely to engage in abnormal and aggressive behaviors.
Researcher: The BEMER blanket technology provides a medication-free solution for reducing pain in the croup and saddle area.
Learn how to keep your barn and other buildings safe during winter cold and snow.
Sometimes we get our horses in trouble with the very items we use to help them be more comfortable.
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