Dr. Bryant Craig answers a question about a mare who started spooking after an EPM diagnosis. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Adult Horses Q&A audio event.
When feeding horses in groups, increasing their distance apart and time spent eating might help reduce aggression.
My horse has a rude habit of flashing my friends when they we visit him. How can I stop this behavior?
Why would my horse’s behavior change from being a reliable and willing friend to a miserable grouch?
An equine behaviorist offers advice for managing an orphaned filly who exhibits dangerous behaviors.
The horse strikes the ground, stall, water tank, and fence. I’m concerned he will hurt himself, destroy property, and influence my horses. What can be done to correct such rude behavior?
Clinician Buck Brannaman shares what you need to know about training your horse for a veterinary exam. It starts with who moves whose feet and getting a horse accurate on the end of a lead rope, Brannaman says.
Last fall I adopted a wild mustang stud. Would gelding him help calm his wild attitude?
Whether you’re heading south for a winter show circuit or relocating permanently, preparation is key.
Why does my 2-year-old pin her ears all the time (i.e., if you touch her, mount her, walk in her stall), but she doesn’t kick or bite and seems to like attention?
I bought a 7-year-old Arabian mare that was supposed to be good for the veterinarian, farrier, etc. Not! She is very difficult to give shots to. Do you have any tips on how to get her to accept shots better?
What is your opinion on using tranquilizers to calm a horse down so you can ride it? I’m thinking of our son’s mare who is a little too hot at this time of the year.
My horse is great about nearly everything, but he will not cross railroad tracks. What can I do to help him?
My horse is a 6-year-old off-the-track Thoroughbred who raced until he was 3 years old. Whenever he has to pee, he gets very nervous and dances around. Is there any reason why this happens, and could it be linked to his time on the track?
If your horse doesn’t have tying mastered, you can help him learn with a few smart schooling strategies.
The composite pain scale lists common behaviors often seen in horses suffering from either abdominal or musculoskeletal pain.
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