Horse Behavior

Horse Breeding - Hormones and Horse Behavior
What is the truth about stallion-like behavior? Is it those things we love best about horses, or is it something vicious and unpredictable that should be checked by gelding the horse?

Horse Buying Tips - Hot or Cold: Which Temperament is Best for You?
Select the horse whose thermostat" is set in your comfort zone.

Horse Breeding - The Bond Between Mare and Foal
There is nothing on earth quite so wondrous as the miracle of birth. How awe-inspiring and somehow humbling it is to be present as a new life makes its way into the world.

Connecting with Your Horse
Learn about why the horse/human bond is so important.

Rescue Reality: Getting Acquainted

Equestrian Life - Getting a Rescued Horse to Trust You
Gaining the Trust of a Rescued Horse

Horse Rescue - Last Chance at Retraining
Bruce Lachiusa believes that most problem horses are created by riders who don't know how to ride.

Working with Your Horse's Horsenality
Identify your horse's Horsenality profile using the chart, then follow strategies for working effectively with each Horsenality type for a more successful partnership.

Bucking in Company
How do I prevent my horse from bucking on group rides?

Question of the Week: Taming the Aggressive Alpha Mare
My new horse has become very aggressive towards me. What can I do?

Question of the Week: Sweets for the Sour Horse
My horse hates the arena. How do I help him get over it?

Untouchable Ears
My horse has become extremely headshy. What do I do?

Question of the Week: Grumpy with the Girth
My horse bites when I tighten his girth. What can I do?

General Training Advice - Buddy Sour
Watch how John Lyons corrects buddy sour behavior in this exclusive HorseChannel video.

Question of the Week: Fear of the Farrier
My horse had a bad experience with the farrier. How do I regain her trust?

General Training Advice - Video: Head Tossing
Watch John Lyons video to learn his tried and tested method for reforming a head tosser.

General Training Advice - Lope Leads
Watch John Lyons' tips for getting your horse to take your leads in this HorseChannel video.

Question of the Week: Crowding
How do I teach my horse to respect my personal space?

Downhill Dilemma
My mare kicks out and bucks while going downhill on trail rides. How can I correct this dangerous behavior?

Horse Fun - Horses Love ...
Cookies and carrots will bring nickers, but here???s what the research suggests horses love.

Horse Health - Stall Smorgasbord
If you have a stabled horse with vices, read on.

Equine Body Language
Learn to recognize what your horse's expressions and body language mean.

How to Speak Horse
Learn to better understand and interact with your horse by speaking his language.

Horsekeeping - Proof Is In The Pasture

Human Nervousness Can Transfer to Equines
A Swedish University study shows that a nervous rider can cause a nervous horse.

Horsemanship How-to:
A Collection of Step-by-Step Guides on the Basics of Riding, Showing and Stable Management

Cure winter boredom with barn aisle exercises
Make good use of the colder months by devoting some time to groundwork.

Horse Behavior - The Stresses of Easy" Living
The life we provide for our horses, while seemingly comfortable by our standards, can often lead to behavioral problems and stress.

No More Trailer Troubles
Clinton Anderson puts an end to your horse???s trailer loading fears.

Horse Behavior - Equine Emotions
The question of whether animals have feelings has perplexed philosophers and animal behaviorists for centuries.

Horse Behavior - The Gender War
A passion for horses is not, by nature, exclusive to women or to men.

Good Hand Habits
When it comes to using your hands to effectively communicate with your horse, courtesy counts. Mind your manners and your horse will mind you.

Horse Behavior - Harmony Between Species
Horses and seemingly unlikely companions often form strong social bonds.

Horse Behavior - Help for Headshy Horses
Expert advice on avoiding and overcoming headshyness.

Horse Behavior - Reasons for Horse Behavior Problems
Common behavior issues in horses may be their way of telling us something.

Horse Behavior - Trailer Training Psychology
If we contemplate the conflict between the horse's basic nature and what is expected of him for trailering, it's no surprise that problems frequently occur.

Horse Training - Sacking out with Ken McNabb
Desensitize a timid horse with composed techniques in the round pen.

Horse Behavior - Recognizing Learning Ability in Horses
Intelligence is difficult, if not impossible, to quantify in a species whose language we cannot understand because actions alone cannot explain the logic or awareness behind them.

Horse Behavior - Motivating Your Horse
Trying to get your horse to do what you want.

Parelli Training Methods
Find articles, tips and advice on Parelli's method of natural training.

Parelli Natural Horsemanship: The Seven Games
What are the seven games? Pat Parelli explains.

Horse Behavior - P for Personality
Knowing your horse's personality type can help improve your relationship with him and help you tailor your training and goals to meet his needs.

Horsemanship How-to: Ride Through a Rear
What should you do when your horse rears, and how do you stop it from becoming a habit?

Horse Behavior - When Horses Act Dangerously
When horses start displaying unruly behavior, it poses serious risk to both the horse and his human handlers.

Horse Behavior - Spooky Stuff
Teach your horse to handle fearful circumstances with confidence.

Horse Behavior - Conquering Trail Terrors
If hitting the trail sounds more fun to you than it does to your horse, now's the time to adjust his attitude with a little persistence and common sense.

Horse Behavior - Training Your Horse Right the First Time
Training mistakes can have negative and long-lasting effects that are hard to reverse.

Horse Training - Training Without Force
Respecting our horses as partners means never trying to overpower them and force them into performing like wind-up toys.

Horse Behavior - Who's in Charge?
The communal living arrangement of horses necessitates that rules" be established to govern social interactions between members of the herd in order to reduce the likelihood of serious aggressive conflicts within the group.