Recent News for Behavior & Handling
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Welfare of Wild Horses during Training Studied
January 13, 2013
While the program proved stressful, physical parameters appeared within normal limits of horses in training.... Read More
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Study Evaluates Cribbers' Sleeping Habits
January 10, 2013
British researchers found horses that crib spend less time in "standing sleep" mode than horses that don't.... Read More
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Researcher: Strive to Recognize Happy Horse Behavior
January 08, 2013
Thanks to British researchers, we're getting a better understand what defines a "happy" equine athlete.... Read More
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Shaping Orphan Behavior
January 01, 2013
What sort of behavior problems would an orphan foal develop?... Read More
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The Horse: Top 10 Horse Health Articles of 2012
January 01, 2013
The staff at TheHorse.com tallied the most popular articles of 2012. Did your favorites make the list?... Read More
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UK Researcher Evaluates Uses for Anti-Müllerian Hormone Testing
December 18, 2012
Experts advise ruling out medical issues for animals experiencing behavior problems before taking other steps.... Read More
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Researcher: Work Objectively to Understand Equine Behavior
December 11, 2012
By working objectively, equitation scientists could enter a new dimension of understanding equine behavior.... Read More
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First-Time Traveler
December 06, 2012
How do you keep a spooky horse calm during long-distance transportation? ... Read More
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Gelding Aggression
December 03, 2012
Are there behavior modifications we could try or training methods to deal with our gelding's aggression?... Read More
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Mapping Future of Equestrian Sports with Equitation Science
December 03, 2012
"The road ahead is all about what science can do for the horse," one international rider says.... Read More
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Rider Safety Program Releases Booklet on Pasture Safety
November 23, 2012
Topics covered include herd behavior, bringing horses in and turning them out, and pasture maintenance.... Read More
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Study: Horses Could have Greater Trust in Familiar Riders
November 09, 2012
One researcher relayed that study findings indicate horses might have more trust in familiar rider.... 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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Incessant Licking
October 01, 2012
I have a very athletic 10-year-old, 17-hand Warmblood gelding who is very well-behaved. He doesn't bite, doesn... Read More
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So, You Want to be an Equine Behaviorist
October 01, 2012
I am extremely interested in becoming an equine behaviorist. I want to know more about how to go about pursuin... Read More
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Mouthy Mystery
October 01, 2012
When my friend rides her Thoroughbred gelding in the arena, after doing several side passes over and over agai... 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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New Software Evaluates Horse, Rider Asymmetry
September 25, 2012
A software program uses video gaming technology to evaluate horse and rider asymmetry.... 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
