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Horse Behavior

Helping Horses Acclimate to a New Home

  Jodi Tluczek watched her horses graze in her backyard. "They look wonderful now,” she says. "But you should have…

9 years ago

Learning the Personality of a New Horse

When purchasing a new horse a few years ago, we were told by the previous owner that the horse "doesn’t…

9 years ago

Patient Hoof Picking

Q: Sometimes when I’m picking out my horse’s hooves, he tries to put his foot down. If I hold it…

9 years ago

The Buck Stops Here

Mac can sure buck by lostinfog on flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 Q: What do you do if when you cue your…

9 years ago

Video: Why Horses Bite

With those sharp teeth, massive jaws, and mighty muscles, we can count our lucky stars that most horses have no…

10 years ago

Food-Aggressive Behavior in Horses

Q: Why do some horses feel threatened when it comes to their food and behave in an aggressive way at…

10 years ago

Hair Whorls Give a Clue to Horses’ Spooking Behavior

One popular myth among equestrians is that a horse’s whorl—the swirling pattern of hair growth on the forehead—can predict a…

10 years ago

Cribbing and Windsucking

Q: I have heard of both cribbing and windsucking, but what is the difference between these two vices? A: Cribbing…

10 years ago

Bonding with Your Horse

So you’ve brought your new horse home. Now what? You want to bond with him, but how do you go…

10 years ago

Why Horses Need the Herd

Do you want your horse to be happy, relaxed and ready for your next ride? For your horse to feel…

10 years ago