Research-Based Weaning Tips to Reduce Stress
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
April 21, 2016
Start planning early to make the transition away from mom as smooth as possible.
Start planning early to make the transition away from mom as smooth as possible.
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These horses tend to overreact to challenging situations, potentially making them dangerous for novice handlers.
An equine behavior expert and veterinarian explains the role that genetics play in a horse’s behavior.
Our expert shares her thoughts on what causes stress for horses, how they respond to stressful situations, and what we can do about it.
Our behavior expert looks at the reasons punishment often doesn’t work with horses and offers alternative solutions.
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Horses tended to recover from stress faster if they listened to classical music through specially designed headphones.
Nonlactating Thoroughbred mares perceived transrectal ultrasound exams as modest temporary stressors.
From behavioral changes to yawning, signs of neurologic problems in horses can be challenging to decipher.
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For the first time horses have been shown to be able to distinguish between angry and happy human facial expressions.
While equine social learning might be possible in some situations, it doesn’t seem to work with spatial detour tasks.
Studies focused on ophthalmology, gastrointestinal disease, foal medications, pain management, and more.
Does it feel like your horse hangs on the reins? A behaviorist offers possible causes and solutions to the problem.
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