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Stereotypies: Bad Habits or Vices …
by Flossie Sellers
March 20, 2018 13:59
Learn about the 3 different types of stereotypies and the 8 contributing factors research shows to be causative factors in the development of stereotypies in …
Ears, Eyes, Mouth and Tail - Observe Carefully …
by Flossie Sellers
April 26, 2018 15:49
Learn about the ways a horse's senses allow them to stay safe and monitor their world for anything that might indicate danger is near and how they communicate …
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 …
Imprinting and Training Young Foals – Do it Right
by Heather Smith Thomas
October 15, 2018 14:19
The first contacts a newborn foal has with humans is critical in setting the stage for future training …
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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