TheHorse.com’s Top Commentaries of 2018
The Horse Staff
December 31, 2018
Commentaries on cleaning feed buckets, botulism, beet pulp, hay, and more were popular in 2018.
Commentaries on cleaning feed buckets, botulism, beet pulp, hay, and more were popular in 2018.
Does it sometimes seem like your horse is having a bad day? Here are the possible reasons behind equine mood swings.
Find information on stress in horses, antibiotic use, scratches, conditioning, equine allergies, and more.
In addition, researchers identified criteria that helps clearly distinguish a horse in pain from one that’s not in pain.
Learn about a welfare-friendly way to desensitize horses.
We all want to be the kind of person other trail riders enjoy being around. Use these eight simple techniques to be a fun and safe riding buddy on the trail.
Researchers said that, during migrations, wild horses might be relying on memory that’s been passed down culturally or genetically from previous generations.
Why won’t a horse participate in positive reinforcement training? A certified equine behaviorist breaks down a few possible explanations, including low reinforcement value, physical pain, and a negative training history, among others.
Do horses experience trust the same way humans do? A certified equine behaviorist shares her thoughts.
How to unravel the reason behind your horse’s head-scratching weight loss.
Safe and smart groundwork can help build the foundation for a confident, well-behaved horse.
Why do researchers spend time studying basic equine behavior questions when the answers seems so obvious? An horse behavior researcher weighs in.
Before you take the plunge, learn what to be wary of as well as what to expect when choosing an ex-racehorse.
How can I make my horse a less attractive target for his pasturemate, who likes to tug at halters and fly masks?
Do retired, well-schooled horses really make good beginners’ horses?
Dr. Camie Heleski describes learning theory to help horse people and vets more safely and humanely interact with horses.
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