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Horse Behavior

Recognizing the Connection Between Dental Pain and Horse Behavior Problems

Could dental pain be the culprit for your horse’s behavioral problems? A recent study done by researchers at the University…

5 years ago

May 2020 SmartPak SmartTip of the Month: How to Help a Nervous Horse

A nervous horse can react in several ways, from tense muscles to stopping, snorting, and bolting in the opposite direction.…

5 years ago

The Onaqui Mountain Wild Horses

As I looked out over a golden valley at sunset, filled with over 100 wild horses peacefully grazing together, I…

5 years ago

How Riders Create Misbehavior in Their Horses

misThe reins sting your hands as your horse’s head dives like a falling rock for the tall mound of grass.…

6 years ago

Horses in Translation

Here are some ways that anyone can learn horse behavior by developing their own horse sense and how their horse's…

6 years ago

April SmartTip of the Month Presented by SmartPak: Horse Behavior

Thumbs Up: Checking off the common causes of “bad” behavior An excitable, spooky horse can totally take the fun out…

6 years ago

Building a Bond with Your Horse

One commonality among horse people of all kinds is the desire we all have to develop a good relationship or…

6 years ago

Motivating Your Horse

"You get more flies with honey..." "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink..." The…

6 years ago

Reasons for Horse Behavior Problems

Even though horses don't speak our oral language, they're communicating with us all the time. However, most of us overlook…

6 years ago

Hand-Feeding Treats to Horses

Hand-feeding your horse treats will make him mouthy, disrespectful, and dangerous! This conventional rule of horsemanship has been taught for…

6 years ago