Bonding with a Trail Buddy
Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB
April 17, 2014
How quickly can horses bond, and what can be done to help reduce their anxiety when they’re separated?
How quickly can horses bond, and what can be done to help reduce their anxiety when they’re separated?
How can a horse purchaser check out elements of a horse’s character at the purchase exam?
What might be causing a stallion to mount a particular mare early, and what can be done about it?
Like any equine athlete, therapy horses require specialized training, care, and management.
Do you have any suggestions for stopping a horse from pawing while he is eating his grain?
We were told that it’s dangerous to have pigs with horses. Have you ever heard of this?
Dr. Sue McDonnell explains how to tell when your horse is in pain based on his behavior.
How do I change a colt’s rude behavior at feeding time without scaring him?
Study results suggest there’s biologic evidence that a horse’s personality is based on his genes.
Dr. Sue McDonald talks about the semi-feral pony herd and her current research at the New Bolton Center in Pennsylvania.
Recent research results suggest horses react differently to sweet tastes compared to bitter ones.
Dr. Carissa Wickens offers information about the International Society for Equitation Science (ISES) and current research studying horse behavior and how horses learn.
Why does my mare return to her stall to urinate and defecate when she has a large run and could do so outside?
I’ve read that uneven numbers aren’t good due to pair bonding. Is this true?
Do you have any recommendations for how we can help a horse overcome a trailer loading problem?
Is yawning an indicator of stress in horses?
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