Handling and Restraint
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Remote-Controlled Cars Used to Study Round Pen Training
During round pen training researchers got similar results from an inanimate object as from a human.
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Study: Some Domestic Horses Possibly Too Reliant on Humans
Research suggests a strong human attachment could lead to impairment of a horse's problem-solving abilities.
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Study Identifies Causes for Misbehavior in Pony Club Mounts
Researchers recently identified risk factors for bad behavior in a population of Pony Club horses.
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Holiday Horses, Ponies Require Time, Financial Commitments
December 01, 2012
Parents need to be aware of equine ownership commitment and cost before granting a child's wish.... Read More
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Using Learning Theory Techniques in Equine Welfare Cases
November 03, 2012
One welfare group uses learning theory techniques to keep feral or neglected horses and their handlers safe.... Read More
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Equine Performance and Psychological Factors Linked
November 01, 2012
Paying attention to horses' psychological factors is key to ensuring success in work and mental well-being.... Read More
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Researchers Study Escape and Avoidance in Horse Training
October 28, 2012
Research on escape and avoidance can help trainers improve techniques to benefit horse welfare.... Read More
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'Learning Theory' to Improve Veterinarian Safety
October 24, 2012
"Learning theory" research could help keep vets safer when working with difficult equine patients.... Read More
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Remote-Controlled Cars Used to Study Round Pen Training
October 01, 2012
During round pen training researchers got similar results from an inanimate object as from a human.... Read More
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Study: Some Domestic Horses Possibly Too Reliant on Humans
September 26, 2012
Research suggests a strong human attachment could lead to impairment of a horse's problem-solving abilities.... Read More
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Encourage Horses to Pass Scary Objects, Scientists Recommend
September 20, 2012
Encouraging a horse to approach a scary object led to less stress when faced with the same situation later on.... Read More
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Study: Trainers Consistently Evaluate Ridden Horse Behavior
September 17, 2012
Trainers were more consistent in scoring ridden horse behaviors than were equitation scientists in one study.... Read More
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Study: Horse Owners Best Predictors of Equine Motivation
September 12, 2012
Researchers believe the best predictor of a horse's motivation is someone who knows the animal well.... Read More
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Researchers Evaluate Horses as Model of Human Depression
September 03, 2012
Researchers found that depressed horses behave in a similar manner to depressed humans.... Read More
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Study: Horses More Relaxed Around Nervous Humans
July 24, 2012
One study found that horses had lower heart rates around nervous humans as compared to calm people.... Read More
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McDonnell Speaks at Australian Equine Vet Conference
July 15, 2012
McDonnell spoke on how to interpret behavioral changes in horses, and which ones could have physical causes.... Read More
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Horse-Related Injuries Among Humans Evaluated
July 14, 2012
A recent study revealed a "disproportionately high accident rate" in humans working with and around horses.... Read More
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Soothing Painful Equine Patients
July 01, 2012
What would you recommend for a horse with burns so severe the skin is sloughi... Read More
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Effect of Stressful Situations on Horses' Working Memory
June 14, 2012
Stress negatively affects horses' working memory, used in training for associating commands with actions.... Read More
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Study Identifies Causes for Misbehavior in Pony Club Mounts
May 27, 2012
Researchers recently identified risk factors for bad behavior in a population of Pony Club horses.... Read More
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Training for Tight Spaces
April 01, 2012
Behavior question about getting horses used to standing in tight spaces. ... Read More
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The Equine Mind: Top 10 Things to Know
March 24, 2012
Horse owners benefit from an understanding what goes on in a horse's brain, according to one veterinarian.... Read More
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Rollkur: Facts, Fiction, and Horse Health Implications
March 07, 2012
New research suggests rollkur is probably no more harmful than the "standard" dressage head position.... Read More
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Imprinting: The Great Debate
February 01, 2012
When it comes to equine education (training), horse owners face as many conflicting viewpoints as new parents.... Read More
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Hand-Feeding Treats
February 01, 2012
Hand-feeding treats creates the nuisance of horses and ponies constantly nudging and nipping at people.... Read More
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Sweeney Receives 2011 EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award
December 22, 2011
Molly Sweeney has been chosen as the 2011 recipient of The EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award.... Read More
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Equine Guelph to Offer Equine Welfare Online Course
December 21, 2011
Equine Guelph is pleased to announce the first offering of the Equine Welfare online course.... Read More
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Horse Handling Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
December 19, 2011
Understanding how the horse sees the world is key to developing a practical handling approach.... Read More
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