Does Alfalfa Make Horses Hot?
Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS
July 2, 2020
Dr. Stephen Duren shares information about alfalfa’s calorie density and recommends how and when to feed it.
Dr. Stephen Duren shares information about alfalfa’s calorie density and recommends how and when to feed it.
Dr. Robin Foster offers a step-by-step guide to teach a horse to step into bodies of water without drama.
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Learn about caring for your gelding post-castration and possible complications to watch for.
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What’s the difference between punishment and negative reinforcement, and how do they apply to learning theory? Dr. Camie Heleski explains.
Dr. Camie Heleski talks about what distinguishes welfare from rights and how the two concepts apply to caring for and training our horses.
Researchers investigated how horses interact with and view riding arenas as spaces. Here’s what they found.
According to British researchers, fence color could make a significant difference in racehorses’ ability to visualize obstacles as they approach them.
Administering detomidine gel to mares intravaginally might be easier and more effective than giving it intravenously.
An equine behavior expert addresses a question about two geldings with very different poop patterns.
Dr. Nancy Diehl shares research results that indicate whether horses recognize their people.
Dr. Nancy Diehl explains what we know—and don’t know—about a horse’s nicker.
Do you scold your horses for door-kicking and pawing if you’re late to feed? Then you might not fully recognize the welfare implications of off-schedule feeding.
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