HORSE BEHAVIOUR BLOG

Does mane pulling hurt horses? Read on to learn more.

While commonly seen, aggression over food is not normal horse behavior. This article will look at why this behavior exists in horses,...

Do horses love being ridden? We need to talk about the elephant in the room. It might be hard to discuss, but it needs to be talked about....

Aggression in horses is a common reason for owners to seek help from equine behaviourists. Why do horses behave aggressively, and what...

Pulling back when tied is a common, and dangerous, horse behavior problem. How do you stop a horse that pulls back when tied? What training

It's frequently said that horses fake lameness to get out of work. Or that they spook to annoy their riders. But horses simply do not...

If you haven't read Part One of Expanding Your Horse's Comfort Zone, it's here. Welcome to part two, where we talk about: ‘Just right’...

One small shift in how you think about horse training can change the way you train horses, forever. And you'll have a dead horse to thank...

Spring is made for trail riding. It's not too hot yet. The mosquitoes are still sluggish. And if you're like me, after a long winter you...

Why do you need to know what a behavior is and what a label is, and how can knowing the difference help you when training horses?...

“Don’t pet your horse when he’s afraid. You’ll just reinforce his fear!” A classic! This myth is also said about dogs and kids, and...

This phrase is often said by adults when a child rides out a buck or a bolt, or successfully manages to get a pony to do something the pony

Google ‘What is natural horsemanship’. You’ll find dozens of pages, with definitions such as, ‘a way of working with horses based on the...