Researchers said that, during migrations, wild horses might be relying on memory that’s been passed down culturally or genetically from previous generations.
Why won’t a horse participate in positive reinforcement training? A certified equine behaviorist breaks down a few possible explanations, including low reinforcement value, physical pain, and a negative training history, among others.
Do horses experience trust the same way humans do? A certified equine behaviorist shares her thoughts.
How to unravel the reason behind your horse’s head-scratching weight loss.
Safe and smart groundwork can help build the foundation for a confident, well-behaved horse.
Why do researchers spend time studying basic equine behavior questions when the answers seems so obvious? An horse behavior researcher weighs in.
Before you take the plunge, learn what to be wary of as well as what to expect when choosing an ex-racehorse.
How can I make my horse a less attractive target for his pasturemate, who likes to tug at halters and fly masks?
Do retired, well-schooled horses really make good beginners’ horses?
Dr. Camie Heleski describes learning theory to help horse people and vets more safely and humanely interact with horses.
Why would a mare prefer to foal in a field versus in a foaling stall or in the barn?
Find out how to construct safe, aesthetic, and eco-friendly confinement areas on your horse property.
Take steps to manage your horse’s weight and behavior while he’s cooped up.
The horse training aid researchers tested–made up of a system of loops and a pulley–could help keep rein tension levels at near zero with the horse’s nose at the vertical.
A senior mare gets grumpy when other horses walk by her in the barn. Our equine behaviorist looks at possible reasons why and how her owner can fix her aggressive behavior.
The event will take place Sept. 21 at the Lanceri di Montebello military academy, where equine welfare pioneer Captain Federico Caprilli worked in the 1800s.
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