Semi-Feral Ponies ‘Read’ Letters for Treats
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
July 27, 2023
The ponies in this research group learned to distinguish between 5 letters and select them on a touch screen.
The ponies in this research group learned to distinguish between 5 letters and select them on a touch screen.
Often, a horse’s behavior problems are rooted in either pain or incomplete training. Here’s what to consider.
Study results showed horses might wait for a more appealing treat, demonstrating self-control.
Researchers determined six key factors for evaluating the human-horse bond.
Results from a new study revealed some horses might associate mounting blocks with bad experiences.
A positive horse-human relationship starts with an awareness of shared goals.
Subjective measures of a horse’s performance might not always line up with good welfare.
Many equine-assisted services providers said they’d consider using retired racehorses in their programs; nearly one-third already do.
Researchers showed that three repetitions of a task per training session yielded the same results as six in a group of study horses.
Researchers studied which eye horses used to look at new objects. Their findings were unexpected.
Domestication is relatively new to horses, which is why two Italian researchers are urging competitive riders to allow their horses to engage in natural behaviors.
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A certified equine behavior consultant addresses the seemingly telepathic relationship some of us have with our horses.
For some riders, bitless bridles seem to spare the horse’s mouth from hard metal bits. However, study results show bitless bridles can also cause pain and structural damage.
Study results confirm dogs bond with humans, but science has yet to show horses do as well, even after people use positive reinforcement for training.
Researcher: As “sharper tools,” riders should use bits for communication with horses, not pain. Training the hands holding reins attached to the bit is important.
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