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When mounting, how do I calm my nervous, fidgety horse so he won't try to run off?
Your horse can learn new things about being mounted and instead of being nervous and fidgety, he will learn that standing still and cooperating is worthwhile and will bring rewards.
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Different Horses, Different Personalities: How I've Worked With Various Horses Over the Past 55 Years
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 encouraging, while the pushy horse needs a firmer hand and consistent reminders of the rules he must
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My Horse Is Acting Out: Is He Stressed?
Learn how stress, which causes horses to act out, can be reduced when the possibility for equine enjoyment is actively embraced by you as the horse's owner.
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Can I Use Clicker Training with My Horse?
Six easy guidelines to learn how to use clicker training to train your horse. By equine behaviorist Jenni Nellist
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My mare pins her ears when approached. What can I do to put her in a better mood?
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 what you can do to address this behavior..
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I have two horses in my small herd of 5 that don't get along. What can I do?
Have horses that don't get along? Worried about potential injury to horses or people? Equine behavior expert Jenni Nellist offers advice on solving this problem.
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Is your horse eating your barn?
Learn three reasons why your horse is eating wood and the strategies you can use to prevent this destructive behavior.
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Help, I can't catch my new horse!
By successfully evading capture your mare feels relief through negative reinforcement* and has learned to keep up this strategy.
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Horse Training With Treats, Does It Work?
Can you use treats to train your horse? Most expert say no, but some say yes. Read on to find out how you can use treats to get better behavior from your horse.
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Finding a Horse Behaviorist
Need help with your pushy, stubborn or wayward horse? Learn how to choose an expert to help you "read" your horse and develop specific plans for specific problems.