Behavior

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Water Crossing

Water Crossing

How can I get my horse to cross through water when I’m riding him on trail? He refuses to even get his feet wet.

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Temperament: Buying the Right Horse for the Trail

In a discussion of proper temperament in a trail horse, words like solid and steady come to mind. You want a horse that will carry you over a trail with little to no fuss or fidgeting–a horse that is solid and steady in the bridle.

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Arizona Horse Attack Mystery Solved

The necks of more than 20 horses were mysteriously slashed near their jugular veins at Tanque Verde Guest Ranch in Tucson, Ariz., beginning in July, 2003. The attacks launched an investigation, and concern about area horses’ safety erupted.

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Rock Hard Ten Goes to Gate School

(from Belmont Park notes)

In the Preakness on May 15, Rock Hard Ten, a huge colt, was especially conspicuous. As the last horse loaded into the gate at Pimlico, Rock Hard Ten had the attention of the racing world and NBC’s

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Smart Horse: Understanding the Science of Natural Horsemanship

In horse training we really have two goals: first, to condition (train) the horse to perform a particular action in response to a particular stimulus (cue), and second, to motivate the horse to perform that action each and every time that stimulus is presented.

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Pregnant Mares in Heat?

Can you supply me with a veterinary explanation on whether a mare that is in foal can come back into season? We have had many discussions about this subject at my barn and are still divided on the answer.

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Foaming at the Mouth

My friend’s 3-year-old filly plays with her tongue so much that she foams at the mouth (without a bit). She also plays with the rails in her stalls at feeding time such that she has foam all over. What could be the problem?

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Keeping a Stallion With a Foaling Mare, or Mares

We have a mare and stallion together in a pasture. We borrowed a stallion in August just to breed this mare. They have been together since then, and we just had the mare checked for the first time since they were together and found out that

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Fly Masks

Do you know if fly masks affect the behavior of horses or how they interact with one another?

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Carnivorous Horses

While taking questions from the audience at a one-day behavior program in New Zealand this May, a well-respected horse owner and trainer described behavior she had recently witnessed in a horse involving a scenario I had never heard or thought

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Behavior Symposium will Feature Natural Horsemanship

Horse owners will have the chance to saddle up alongside Robert M. Miller DVM, to experience the Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort’s “Natural Horsemanship” symposium offered Nov. 17-20, 2002. The event is designed to introduce equine enthusiasts to

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Stallion Mounting Behavior

I’m a veterinarian asking this question on behalf of clients who are standing a stallion at stud. The stallion isn’t new to breeding or to this farm; he’s in his third or fourth breeding season. He normally breeds eagerly, without hesitation

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Horse Behavior and Welfare Conference

A recent gathering of equine behavior and welfare specialists in Holar, Northern Iceland, gave scientists from around the world the opportunity to present their work and review the science underpinning management practices on the horse. The

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Parelli Pennings: My Experience

I’m only sorry that everyone can’t have the adventure in learning that I’m looking forward to this week while visiting Pat Parelli’s International Center in Pagosa Springs, Colo. Two Lexington, Ky., mounted police officers and myself are heading out

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It’s In the Attitude

Man has been linked to the horse for centuries, but often in the past, it was more of an adversary relationship than a partnership. In recent years, that has changed for many horse owners. Thanks to the efforts of equine behaviorists at the

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