Horse Behavior Hub

Welcome to our Horse Behavior Hub! Here we’ll share expert advice on everything from how horses communicate to troubleshooting common behavioral issues. Understanding why your horse behaves the way he does is essential for building a lasting bond, promoting good equine welfare, and ensuring safe horse-human interactions.

Have an equine behavior topic you want to learn more about? Let us know! Email us today at mynewhorse@equinenetwork.com.

companionship is key to a horse's mental well-being. Two gray and chestnut Arabian horses touch noses in a field.
How to Meet Your Horse’s Mental Needs
Your horse's mental well-being plays a key role in his quality of life. Here are a few simple ways to support your horse's overall welfare.
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a gray horse sniffs a woman's outstretched hands. how to bond with a new horse using these practical tips that foster trust, confidence, and a lasting partnership
How To Bond With Your New Horse 
a paint horse and a chestnut horse nuzzle each other in the pasture
Why Is My Horse Suddenly Behaving Differently? 
How to Teach a Horse to Stand for the Farrier calmly like this bay thoroughbred
How to Teach a Horse to Stand for the Farrier 
behavioral signs of pain in horses might include nipping when you tighten the girth or tail swishing while grooming or tacking, as seen with this chestnut horse in cross-ties having boots put on his legs by a female equestrian.
Understanding Behavioral Signs of Pain in Horses 
the best age to start a horse under saddle depends on his development, health, and temperament
What’s the Right Age to Start a Young Horse Under Saddle? 
A person using treats to train horses holds her hand out for a pretty gray horse
Smart Ways to Use Treats to Train Your Horse 
a woman leading a palomino horse away from the camera between two paddocks
Teach Your Horse Good Ground Manners When Leading
a bay horse surrounded by other horses pins his ears and looks aggressive
Help, My Horse Doesn’t Get Along With Others 
why does my horse paw? A chestnut horse paws at the ground in a sunny paddock.
Dealing With a Horse That Paws: Causes and Solutions 
What Does it Mean When a Horse Yawns? This chestnut horse with a large white blaze yawns on a sunny day.
What Does it Mean When a Horse Yawns? 
a woman in english riding attire is desensitizing a horse to fly spray while he's tied to a fenceline
How To Train Your Horse to Tolerate Fly Spray 
a bay and white paint horse swishing its tail while grazing in a field at dusk
What Does Tail Swishing Mean in Horses? 
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