How Bonded Are You To Your Horse?
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
September 20, 2022
Researchers determined six key factors for evaluating the human-horse bond.
Researchers determined six key factors for evaluating the human-horse bond.
A certified equine behavior consultant addresses the seemingly telepathic relationship some of us have with our horses.
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If a horse’s tail has been blocked or nerved, is he at a social disadvantage when turned out with others? An equine behaviorist weighs in.
My 5-year-old gelding is very playful. Can I turn his playfulness into an advantage when I train him?
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Researchers confirmed that horses can smell specific odors in human sweat that reflect emotions like fear and happiness, which could open doors to a whole new way of understanding emotion transfer from human to horse, they say.
Do horses experience trust the same way humans do? A certified equine behaviorist shares her thoughts.
Safe and smart groundwork can help build the foundation for a confident, well-behaved horse.
The “alpha” concept of showing dominance when training a horse doesn’t coincide with what equitation science research is revealing, scientists say.
A reader wonders if there’s a connection between a horse’s spooky behavior and hearing impairment.
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Dr. Camie Heleski offers insight on how horse and human brains differ.
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Learning theory describes how we can influence horse behavior and improve training outcomes. Discover how to shape your horse’s behavior.
New research has revealed that horses do, in fact, try to intentionally communicate with us to achieve certain goals.
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