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UNWANTED BEHAVIOUR IN HORSES: Is it pain, 'behavioural', or both?
Equine veterinarians often face a tough question: is this horse's unwanted behaviour a result of pain, is it behavioural, or something else?
Lauren Fraser, MSc, FFCP
Dec 7, 20221 min read
A Letter to My Colleagues: Can You Support Your Fellow Gateway Trainers?
Are you a gateway trainer or behaviour professional?
Lauren Fraser, MSc, FFCP
Nov 11, 20222 min read
Does That Horse Want Your Affection?
One of the reasons I think we love horses, is the ability to 'love on' our horses. I know that if at the end of the day I have dirt under...
Lauren Fraser, MSc, FFCP
Nov 2, 20221 min read
Recognizing Subtle Signs of Fear, Anxiety & Stress in Horses
Know a horse who 'explodes out of nowhere'? You may find this video helpful in understanding this behaviour.
Lauren Fraser, MSc, FFCP
Oct 28, 20221 min read
Backing/Starting A Horse To Be Ridden With R+: 'Should I Do It Without Any Tack?'
Should horses started with positive reinforcement wear any equipment? A horse trainer & clinical animal behaviourist weighs in.
Lauren Fraser, MSc, FFCP
Jun 22, 20223 min read
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