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Problem Solving: Biting

Biting can mean a variety of actions. Horses are known to bare their teeth, swing their head with an open mouth, nip at your clothes, beg you for treats with his face in your pocket, nibble on you, and everything else around the barn. Continue reading Problem Solving: Biting

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Communicating With Horses Part 1

Unlike animals such as dogs and cats, where much of their behavior can be understood by the noises they make, horses communicate almost purely with body language. In this two part series we will first cover how the horse displays negative emotions through his body language. Continue reading Communicating With Horses Part 1

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The Nature Of The Horse

Understanding horse behavior will greatly help you when riding, training, or any time you are around horses. Horses are prey animals, and without correct training will rely on their instincts when they perceive danger. To communicate with them we must watch how they behave around each other, in new environments, and with us. Continue reading The Nature Of The Horse