Equine Behaviour and Training

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Thousands of hours of horse observations behind new Equine Discomfort Ethogram - Horsetalk.co.nz
It comprises a total of 64 specific discomfort behaviors grouped into eight categories: Posture and weight‐bearing; limb and body movements; head, neck, mouth, and lip movements; attention to area; ear and tail movements; overall demeanor; altered eating or drinking; and vocalizations/audible sounds
Is separation anxiety in horses affected by the rank of the departing herd member? - Horsetalk.co.nz
Behavioural and Physiological Changes in a Herd of Arabian Mares after the Separation of Individuals Differently Ranked within the Dominance Hierarchy
From racehorse to therapy horse: pioneering study into welfare of horses who help people
EVE Video Abstract, No 19, The recognition of pain and learned behaviour in horses which buck
EVE Video Abstract, No 19, The recognition of pain and learned behaviour in horses which buck - YouTube
EVE Video Abstract, No 19, The recognition of pain and learned behaviour in horses which buck
EVE Video Abstract, No 19, The recognition of pain and learned behaviour in horses which buck - YouTube
Traditionally, UK equines are kept in “gilded cages”; sanitised spaces which aim to provide every comfort, whilst shielding the horse from any form of…
New Ethogram Describes 70+ Discomfort Behaviors in Horses
New Ethogram Describes 70+ Discomfort Behaviors in Horses – The Horse
Are you brave in the saddle? If not, you risk being belittled and excluded, study finds - Horsetalk.co.nz
Tactics used to boost bravery in riders may harm equine welfare, as well as affect riders struggling with confidence
An Ethnographic Account of the British Equestrian Virtue of Bravery, and Its Implications for Equine Welfare
This article describes the virtue of bravery in British equestrian culture and suggests that riders’ tactics for bolstering bravery may have negative implications on equine welfare. These observations are based on 14 months of ethnographic research among amateur riders and the professionals who support them (n = 35), utilising participant observation and Dictaphone recordings. Riders suffering from ‘confidence issues’ could be belittled and excluded. Instructors’ approach
Age-Related Changes in the Behaviour of Domestic Horses as Reported by Owners
Animals | Free Full-Text | Age-Related Changes in the Behaviour of Domestic Horses as Reported by Owners
Boldness and independence in horses: Only one tends to change with age, researchers find - Horsetalk.co.nz
Horses tend to become bolder as they age, but not necessarily more independent
The Myth of the "Lead Mare"
The Equine Science Talk International team looks at social organisation and the "lead mare" myth in their latest horse behaviour offering.
Dually investigated: The effect of a pressure headcollar on the behaviour, discomfort and stress of trained horses
The Dually™ is a control headcollar designed to improve equine behaviour during handling challenges by applying greater pressure than a standard headc…