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?
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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.
Researchers investigated how horses interact with and view riding arenas as spaces. Here’s what they found.
According to British researchers, fence color could make a significant difference in racehorses’ ability to visualize obstacles as they approach them.
Administering detomidine gel to mares intravaginally might be easier and more effective than giving it intravenously.
An equine behavior expert addresses a question about two geldings with very different poop patterns.
Dr. Nancy Diehl shares research results that indicate whether horses recognize their people.
Dr. Nancy Diehl explains what we know—and don’t know—about a horse’s nicker.
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