Horse behaviour blog posts

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...

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