behavior

Without a doubt, keeping your horse in a stall can be helpful. There are times when the weather is awful, an injury requires confinement, and turnout space is limited. However, horses kept in stalls for long periods of time can begin to show physical and mental distress. Living in a 12 by 12 box is...

A cribbing horse will lock their front teeth to a surface, usually wood, and swallow air. It’s a nasty vice that can cause health issues and destroy the barn. A severe cribber will latch onto anything they can find. It’s a nasty habit that can’t be cured, but it can be managed by taking appropriate...

Horses don’t lie! They put their feelings right out in the open, but you have to be able to recognize what they’re saying. A happy horse will express itself through body language and behavior in the field or when interacting. It isn’t too hard to understand when you know what the signs are. Signs of...

A horse that paws can be destructive. They can destroy stalls, barn aisles, and arenas as they dig through the ground with their hooves. This behavior can quickly form into a habit if not corrected from the beginning. Get to the bottom of this problem by finding out why your horse is doing it and...

Horses and humans have very different characteristics. People are considered predators, while horses are prey animals. It’s very important that riders learn how to properly communicate with their horse. These 10 characteristics will help you understand why horses are unique. 1. Prey animals: As mentioned above, horses are prey animals and are hunted by predators....

You thought your ride was going great, but then your horse decided to take off. Runaway horses can endanger you, themselves, and anything in their path. This serious problem needs to be fixed before someone gets hurt! Follow these tips to stop the bolting horse. Tip #1 Find out why he is bolting: Little disobediences,...

A good horse should be treasured! Some might say all horses have the potential to be good with the proper instruction from an experienced rider or trainer. You might not be an expert, but there’s some things you should keep in mind when riding and handling your horse. After all, you wouldn’t want to “ruin”...

Sometimes it can be hard to know how to handle a difficult horse or situation. The important thing, is that you remain calm and put your horse’s best interest in mind. There are a number of behaviors that you should never consider engaging in. They will have damaging effects on your horse, both physically and...