Dealing With a Herd-Bound Horse
An equine behaviorist explains why some horses experience separation distress when isolated from other horses and how to resolve the issue.
How To Train Your Horse Using Negative Reinforcement
Learn why negative reinforcement horse training—also known as pressure and release—works and how to use it properly.
Horses and Fireworks: Keeping Horses Safe During Celebrations
Take a few simple steps to keep your horse calm and safe during fireworks displays this Fourth of July.
Poll: Describe Your Horse’s Personality
Like humans, horses have their own temperaments, character traits, quirks, likes, and dislikes that make up their unique personalities.
How To Train Your Horse Using Positive Reinforcement
Positive reinforcement is a low-stress training technique that can help us teach horses how to happily perform almost any behavior imaginable.
From Body Language to Behavior: How Horses Communicate
Learning to recognize how horses communicate improves human safety, training results, trust, and the horse-human bond.
Understanding the Basics of How Horses Learn
By understanding horse learning patterns, you can handle and train your horse safely and effectively.
How to Teach Your Horse to Pick Up His Foot
Is your horse refusing to lift his feet so you can pick them out? Here are tips to address this behavioral issue.
From Hay to Play: Effective Ways to Keep Your Horse Happy
Use these proven strategies—from grooming to routine to social stimulation—to keep your horse content and thriving.
Welcome to the Barn: Getting to Know Your New Horse
Learn about your new horse’s health, behavior, and personality as you acclimate him to a new home, diet, and herd.