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Domestic Equine Behavior - A Brief History
by EquiMed Staff
April 26, 2018 15:54
Learn about the horse's development from a small quadruped to the large fleet-footed mammal that is on his best behavior with an alpha leader …
Using Behavior to Your Advantage in Training Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 26, 2018 16:03
Learn three ways equine behavior can work for you in training your horse when you tune into his reactions, attitudes, and need for the right amount of exercise …
My mare pins her ears when approached. What can I do to put her in a …
by Jenni Nellist
April 18, 2017 12:19
Ears pinning is a signal that your mare is upset or frightened. Jenni Nellist provides information that will help you understand why a horse pins its ears, and …
How Horses Learn
by EquiMed Staff
April 18, 2017 18:34
With positive reinforcement, a horse learns to perform an action to receive something he desires, such as food, stroking, or praise …
Dealing with Head-shy or Ear-shy Horses
by Heather Smith Thomas
January 9, 2019 18:01
Horses are not born head-shy or ear shy. Regardless of the cause, a head shy horse can be retrained to accept everyday contact for bridling and grooming …
be·hav·ior
/bəˈhāvyər/
noun
- the way in which an animal or person acts in response to a particular situation or stimulus.
- equine activities that provide entertainement to the animal, including bucking, kicking, and spooking.
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