Why are Two Siblings Out of the Same Mare so Different?
Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS
April 30, 2015
An equine behavior expert addresses contradictory characteristics between foals out of one mare born different years.
An equine behavior expert addresses contradictory characteristics between foals out of one mare born different years.
In response to a reader question Dr. Nancy Diehl shares insight on equine maternal instincts, foal stealing, and more.
An equine behavior expert offers training tips for making trailer loading drama free.
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Dr. Nancy Diehl addresses common behavior differences between mares and geldings and their causes.
Dr. Nancy Diehl shares her thoughts on dominance in horses and using the term “alpha” to describe a lead horse.
Dr. Nancy Diehl weighs in on how to tell if a horse is intelligent, or whether he’s inherently good or bad.
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