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Positive Reinforcement in Practice

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA January 3, 2025

By focusing on positive training tools, veterinarians can help horses see health interventions as less threatening.

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Horse Longeing Do’s and Don’ts

Lucile Vigouroux November 13, 2024

Experts share 15 tips for keeping you and your horse safe at both ends of the longe line. Read more in the Winter 2024 issue of The Horse.

The Accident-Prone Horse

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA October 31, 2024

Is your horse accident-prone? Our sources share how to manage these Bubble-Wrap-worthy equids and the best ways to avoid problems in the first place.

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How to Handle Horse Trailering Emergencies

Erica Larson September 21, 2024

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.

Science-Based Foal Weaning Strategies

Diane E. Rice August 15, 2024

As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine methods based on research.

Hauling Horses in Hot Weather

Haylie Kerstetter July 13, 2024

Discover how to help your horse stay cool on the trailer this summer and what to do if he overheats in this article from The Horse‘s Summer 2024 issue.

Handling the Head-Shy Horse

Katie Navarra July 4, 2024

Determine why a horse is head shy, and then use learning theory principles to reverse the behavior.

Low-Stress Horse Husbandry

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA July 2, 2024

From reinforcing behaviors to reading facial expressions, adopting welfare-friendly handling practices can improve equine well-being and human safety.

Introducing a New Horse to the Herd

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 1, 2024

Follow these steps to safely and successfully add a new horse to an existing herd. Learn more in The Horse‘s 2024 Preventive Care issue.

Troubleshooting Horse Trailer Loading: One Step at a Time

Sarah Evers Conrad March 2, 2024

Consider these 4 behavior-science-based approaches to help your horse load safely.

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Is My Neurologic Horse Safe to Ride?

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director October 4, 2023

The decision about riding horses recovering from EPM and other diseases, one vet says, involves balancing rider safety, liability concerns, and animal welfare.