Why are Two Siblings Out of the Same Mare so Different?
Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS
April 30, 2015
An equine behavior expert addresses contradictory characteristics between foals out of one mare born different years.
An equine behavior expert addresses contradictory characteristics between foals out of one mare born different years.
In response to a reader question Dr. Nancy Diehl shares insight on equine maternal instincts, foal stealing, and more.
An equine behavior expert offers training tips for making trailer loading drama free.
Researchers recently took a closer look at how horses use their faces and ears to communicate with herdmates.
Learn why one gelding acts odd during farrier visits.
Find out what to expect as your mare goes into labor and during your foal’s first hours of life.
Of the 700 respondents, 522 (75%) said yes, they have started a horse under saddle themselves.
Dr. Nancy Diehl offers advice on keeping stallions happy and safe during routine handling and breeding.
The device could allow researchers to evaluate normal–and abnormal–lying behavior and how it relates to welfare.
Dr. Nancy Diehl addresses common behavior differences between mares and geldings and their causes.
The course can be taken as a standalone course or credited to the University of Edinburgh’s MSc in equine science.
Dr. Nancy Diehl shares her thoughts on dominance in horses and using the term “alpha” to describe a lead horse.
Dr. Nancy Diehl weighs in on how to tell if a horse is intelligent, or whether he’s inherently good or bad.
Pawing could be a learned behavior that might reflect an effort to ease pain in the limbs or abdomen, researchers said.
My gelding has started banging his head against the trailer wall. Do you have any suggestions for why he does this and how to stop it?
Does punishing horses work to deter them from certain behaviors, and when is punishment appropriate for a horse?
Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with
