Cribbers allowed to crib during training had reduced stress levels than when they’re not allowed to, researchers found.
Researchers found that dominant horses seem to be have higher body condition scores than their less-dominant herdmates.
An equine behavior expert weighs in on how one reader can help her senior OTTB be less spooky at home.
I’m considering purchasing an ex-racehorse. Are there any common behavior problems in OTTBs that I should be aware of?
Can consuming a high-sugar diet cause a horse to behave in an anxious or hyperactive way?
Horses are capable of a wide range of facial expressions that aren’t so different from those of humans and chimpanzees.
While Western saddles had uneven pressure distribution, study horses showed no signs of saddle-related discomfort.
It doesn’t matter where a scary object comes from–if it’s going to scare the horse, it’s going to scare the horse.
Researchers found that the simulator is less demanding and less complex, but can be stressful for riders.
Without dopamine, horses wouldn’t learn. But with too much, they can develop stereotypies. Here’s what you need to know.
The annual equitation science conference will take place Aug. 5-8 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Researchers determined that the dominant horse is rarely the one who takes the first steps to get the herd moving.
Readers share some of the strange things that their horse have consumed.
These new devices meet the demands for optimum animal welfare while keeping human management capacities in mind.
While fearfulness might seem like a negative trait, it can be quite beneficial in some scenarios, scientists found.
An equine behavior expert considers the reasons why horses might roll after baths.
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