Horse behaviour blog posts

Rebuilding trust with a horse takes time When you train your horse, are you making deposits in the trust bank account, or withdrawals? Many horses I see are running a balance in the red. Susan Friedman, PhD,  was the first person I heard describe our relationships with animals this way, and it's a useful lens through which to view every interaction we have with our horses. The principle is straightforward: When we set training up so the horse can succeed, and avoid causing pa

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 a little basic math can result in profound changes for your horse's behavioural and physical health? Horses are trickle-feeders. They move almost continuously, taking in small amounts of forage along the way. Depending on forage quality and availability, horses living under natural conditions eat for 14–20 hours a day. Horses usually choose to fast for no longer than one hour at a time. How horses have evolved to eat Unlike us, horses are built to thrive on