A horse’s back isn’t purpose-built for riding, but awareness and attention to our influences—and applying the most recent scientific equitation research—can go a long way in helping ensure soundness, welfare, and longevity under saddle.
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Horses faced with a problem they couldn’t solve used visual and tactile signs to get human attention and ask for help.
Have horses been known to show significant behavior changes right before death? If so, why does this happen?
In a groundbreaking move, racing authorities have declared a nation-wide ban on the use of whips in harness racing.
Should you let a horse dwell on a spooky object?
Of the 371 respondents, 172 (46%) said they provided their horses with enrichment items such as toys.
Researchers confirmed that horses learn socially across species, in this case from familiar humans.
Przewalski’s and domestic horses feed exclusively on grass, while wild asses feed on grass along with shrubs in winter.
How effective are appeasing pheromones for reducing nervousness or anxiety in horses?
Is it possible that some horses, like people, are born with a highly sensitive nervous system?
Researchers say studs have better-quality semen when housed next to other stallions before being stabled next to a mare.
Electric fencing might not cause horses extra stress, but most stay farther away from an electric fence than a wood one.
Researchers found that yawning appears to be closely associated with social interactions and, possibly, social stress.
Our “Why Does My Horse Do That?” winner wants to know why her mare’s buddy licks the mare after meals.
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