Dr. Robin Foster offers a step-by-step guide to teach a horse to step into bodies of water without drama.
Sometimes rest is the best recipe for recovery for an injured horse. Learn about the science of healing, aggressive vs. conservative treatment, and exercise rehabilitation.
TheHorse.com Facebook fans selected Abrea Hensley’s photo as the overall winner of the contest.
Two sport horse veterinarians have shared how to make smart horse health decisions at competitions. See if you select the right paths toward a healthful and successful showing experience in these sticky scenarios.
Learn about caring for your gelding post-castration and possible complications to watch for.
An Italian study found horses and dogs can play together, communicating their intentions of playing and reading and mimicking each other’s facial expressions.
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.
Many adopters of BLM Mustangs relayed they had a “strong, trusting bond” with their horses, and the animals fulfilled their expectations.
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