Behavior Health Center
Featured Articles
You, Your Horse, and Mind Games
by Flossie Sellers
April 26, 2018 16:18
Learn about the three principles of managing your horse's behavior and how to prevent getting drawn into "mind games …
Different Horses, Different Personalities: How I've Worked With …
by Heather Smith Thomas
April 18, 2017 15:12
Every horse is different, not only in structure and physical characteristics but also in personality. With a timid horse you need to be supportive, and …
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 …
Dealing with the Barn Sour Horse
by Heather Smith Thomas
January 7, 2020 16:16
The barn sour horse gets anxious and difficult to control when away from its barn or herd mates. Understanding the causes and retraining makes a safer and …
Learned Helplessness - An Unfortunate Short Cut in Horse Training
by Mark Sellers
February 11, 2021 18:36
Fortunately, the trend is to consider the well-being of the horse during training, and to use techniques that are based on scientifically sound evidence, …
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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