Behavior

Many horses without access to long-stem forage seek chewing satisfaction through destruction of wooden surfaces within reach. Read more

An increase in geophagia may be partly a reaction to other changes in the horse's routine or management. Read more

While an all-forage diet might be the most natural, many heavily exercised horses are not able to consume enough Read more

A study of the effect of different types of exercise on behavior among stalled horses suggested that regular exercise Read more

For a horse owner, almost nothing is more frightening to think about...and most horse enthusiasts have encountered this situation Read more

In cases where a thorough veterinary exam does not turn up a medical explanation for the horse's actions, changes Read more

Dr. Sharon Crowell-Davis explains that horses display the flehmen response to facilitate transfer of inhaled scent molecules (pheromones and Read more

To ease the transition all foals must face—from maternal coddling to self-sufficiency among peers—owners can do a little homework Read more

Trainers working with young or inexperienced horses must try to determine whether a misbehaving animal is reacting to a Read more

If all goes as planned, Shout may be seen at a show near you! Read more