Can Diet Make a Horse ‘Crazy’?
Michelle Anderson
July 26, 2020
Drs. Jenny Biehunko and Camie Heleski touch on how nutrition might or might not affect horse behavior.
Drs. Jenny Biehunko and Camie Heleski touch on how nutrition might or might not affect horse behavior.
Horses have a good sense of smell. Drs. Jenny Biehunko and Camie Heleski talk about how scents and pheromones might help calm horses, especially during travel.
A new study by French scientists suggests that allowing foals and their dams to wean at their own pace could be a more welfare-friendly breeding strategy than traditional methods.
What would be the best plan for handling a foal whose dam is being covered by a stallion?
Physiological stress can be an important equine welfare issue. Here’s what you should know.
From learning theory and counterconditioning to supplements and pharmaceutical options, we’ll take a look at ways to safely help nervous, high-strung, and energetic horses relax. Sponsored by Confidence EQ by Bimeda.
U.K. researchers ranked welfare issues affecting the larger equine population as well as individual horses. This is what they found.
My horse recently started pacing and digging holes in his stall. What could be causing this behavior?
You’ll find exclusive content focusing on how stress affects horses’ health and behavior all month long on TheHorse.com.
This study might support using your new Zoom skills with your horse next time you’re away from the barn.
Dr. Stephen Duren shares information about alfalfa’s calorie density and recommends how and when to feed it.
Dr. Robin Foster offers a step-by-step guide to teach a horse to step into bodies of water without drama.
Sometimes rest is the best recipe for recovery for an injured horse. Learn about the science of healing, aggressive vs. conservative treatment, and exercise rehabilitation.
An Italian study found horses and dogs can play together, communicating their intentions of playing and reading and mimicking each other’s facial expressions.
What’s the difference between punishment and negative reinforcement, and how do they apply to learning theory? Dr. Camie Heleski explains.
Dr. Camie Heleski talks about what distinguishes welfare from rights and how the two concepts apply to caring for and training our horses.
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