We just got a 4-year-old stallion at our barn, and I wanted to know if even with electric fencing will he be able to break out to get in with the mares that are in the paddock next to him?
Sometimes it seems like horses pick up behaviors from each other. But it might be for reasons different than you think.
An owner inquires about how to address and reverse her horse’s fear-based behavior.
Elastic rein inserts might sound like a great way to keep an “elastic” contact with your horse’s mouth, but a group of equitation scientists has found that they could actually interfere with effective communication and training.
How do you correct a misbehaving horse that hates cats?
An equine behavior expert and veterinarian offers tips on handling horses that crowd and rush the gate at mealtime.
Dr. Nancy Diehl considers the use of “vice” and “stereotypies” when referring to horse behavior.
What causes horses to shake their heads, and how can this issue be resolved?
Researchers taught horses to request a blanket be put on, a rug be taken off, or no change using different symbols.
A veterinarian and horse behavior expert offers advice for introducing your horse to an automatic waterer.
Vet and equine behavior expert Dr. Nancy Diehl shares the reasons horses live best in groups.
Our equitation science reporter shares why she doesn’t pat her horse for a job well done.
Join two internationally acclaimed equitation science researchers to find out how this growing field of study can improve equine welfare, as well as you and your horse’s relationship.
Find out why a mare might be guarding her caretakers during feeding.
A veterinarian and horse behavior expert addresses a senior horse’s bad experience with an electric fence.
An equine behavior expert and veterinarian explores the reasons why a horse might buck.
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