Schoolmasters as School Horses
Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB
October 8, 2018
Do retired, well-schooled horses really make good beginners’ horses?
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.
How does a veterinary behaviorist know for sure something is or is not a psychological problem?
Find out how equine researchers are using the latest gadgets and gizmos to diagnose lameness, collect data, and more.
A study shows that “ulcerated” horses didn’t seem to look or act significantly different from healthy horses.
Does your herd leader get too much to eat while the low man doesn’t get enough? Here’s our expert’s advice.
Researchers determined that, even in a short time span, a horse can associate a place with positive or negative experiences and consequently present different emotions when he returns to that place.
The answer might surprise you.
Researchers found significant signs of stress reduction when horses inhaled lavender essential oil from a diffuser compared to water vapor and chamomile.
Learn about applying a lip twitch and the endorphin release that occurs during application.
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