Donkey Dynamics
Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB
October 24, 2019
What might cause a young male donkey to suddenly split from the herd? An equine behaviorist offers insight.
What might cause a young male donkey to suddenly split from the herd? An equine behaviorist offers insight.
French researchers found that horses stalled with enrichments, such as forage, windows, and toys, still exhibited signs of stress and depression associated with confinement.
Researchers found that horses can teach themselves to open a variety of locks and latches.
A zooarchaeologist presented a brief history of how horses and humans have coexisted and interacted over the the millennia at the International Society of Equitation Science convention.
Some horses readily express their discomfort. Others are quieter. Learn to look for subtle signs of pain in your horse.
Scientists and handlers use a large range of methods and opinions when interpreting equine behavior. A researcher from New Zealand calls for a standard.
Temperament testing by a Brazilian research team found horses were more reactive with poorly matched riders, and a long-term riding relationship between horse and human didn’t guarantee a better outcome.
Dr. Nancy Diehl shares how you can earn your horse’s respect through consistent training with both positive and negative reinforcement.
An equine behavior expert and veterinarian shares recommendations for introducing horses that will live together.
A researcher found horses given the supplement startled less.
Our equine behavior expert examines if dominance has a role in human-horse interactions, especially during training.
A researcher tested whether treating gastric ulcers as the cause of cribbing could reduce the behavior; omeprazole at a standard dose wasn’t useful for this purpose.
The Horse and Zylkene have partnered in September to bring you the facts behind horse behavior.
Stress not only leads to stereotypical behaviors and high cortisol (stress hormone) levels but also disrupts the horse’s gastrointestinal (GI) system and microbiome.
Daylight cycles influence physiology and behavior rhythms. And, as an Irish researcher recently reported, understanding how horses respond to these cycles can help you better manage your animals.
Studies have shown a lunar influence on humans and animals, from fertility levels to hormone fluctuations to immune response. More research into its effect on equine colic, however, needs to be done to make a strong association.
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