Whether caused by high spirits, discomfort or just too much energy, bucking can rattle (or injure) the rider and disrupt training sessions.
Behaviour
Recent research suggests that horses demonstrate surprising skill at utilizing gestures when they want something
In this excerpt from the fascinating book by Janet Jones, PhD, sensory deprivation and how it applies to riding indoors is examined.
The Fox Hollow program teaches future show horses how to handle pretty much anything through gradual exposure to scary stimuli.
No, we don't mean spooky as in Halloween scary - these critters are startled by bags and bridges and clippers - and their own farts.
Hugh Graham offers advice for stress-free loading and unloading so that you can get to your destination on time and in one piece!
While we wish we never had to use physical restraints on our horses, unfortunately there are times it is necessary for everyone's safety.
While a conscientious training program, adequate turnout and regular exercise can help keep a horse more steady, there are feeding strategies that can help.
The COVID-19 lockdown can teach us a lot about the pain of enforced social isolation that is the established industry norm for our equine athletes.
After months of being apart, horse owners wonder if their horses will remember who they are after the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.