HORSE BEHAVIOUR BLOG

Misunderstood images of stressed or frightened 'pretty' horses aren't a new, social media phenomenon. But they are a problem.

All animals, including humans and horses, respond to the same powerful principles of learning. One of these principles, classical...

I see horses for a variety of behaviour problems, such as aggressive behaviour, general anxiety, specific fears about various things or...

Aggressive behaviour is a common complaint of horse owners. Aggression in horses may appear as threats such as ear pinning or kick or...

When you train your horse, are you making deposits in the trust bank account, or are you making withdrawals? Many horses I see have trust...

A common complaint from horse owners is that their horse is mouthy when haltered. The horse mouths or nips them, or the halter or...

Did you know that doing a little basic math can result in profound changes for your horse's behavioural and physical health? Horses are...

As I type this, I am on evacuation alert at home due to a wildfire burning, uncontained, 2 km south of my home in our remote community....

Horse owners are all too aware of how a physical injury can temporarily sideline - or even permanently lame - their horse. This knowledge...

A shaping plan puts to paper exactly what steps you will take to teach a horse a new, wanted behaviour. Taking a few minutes to write a...

Most people only check in one location on the horse's body when determining the tightness of a girth or cinch - just above the horse's...

Almost every interaction we have with a horse affects their confidence. No matter our horse training goals, this confidence - in...

What's a start button, and why should it be part of your horse training? A start button is a way for an animal to give consent to...

While technically you can sometimes train a behaviour when you need it, there may be unwanted consequences to taking this approach. What sho

What do veterinarians need to know about behavioural euthanasia of the horse?

One Myth, Three Facts, & A Confession About Fixing Behavior Problems in Horses Myth: If you don't allow the horse to make the mistake he...

"Sleep is one of the most relevant behaviors for biological functioning." All animals must sleep. Sleep deprivation in horses...