Horse Behavior

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How Horses Sleep: Interesting Details!

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Kacey

Have you ever noticed how horses seem to be always standing, always awake? Well, it might surprise you to learn ...

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Are Horses Prey Animals Or Are Horses Predators?

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Kacey

Imagine you’re at a horse race, looking at a horse sprint at breakneck speed around the track. You can see ...

Signs a horse trusts you
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9 Signs That A Horse Trusts You (What You Need To Know)

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Kacey

Building trust with your horse is essential for a healthy and strong relationship. Recognizing the signs that indicate a horse trusts you can help you to deepen your bond and strengthen your communication with your equine partner. I n this post, we explore the nine signs that your horse trusts you, and the importance of understanding equine behavior and body language. By observing your horse's behavior and responding appropriately to their needs, you can create a relationship based on trust and mutual respect.

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Horse Flehmen Response Explained: Why Horses Smile!

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Kacey

Have you ever seen a horse smile? By this, I mean raising their upper lip back into the air and ...

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Horse Communication 101: Equine Psychology Series Part 5

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Kacey

When you first start working with horses, it may seem like they don’t communicate much, aside from a nicker or ...

Horse Instincts
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Horse Instincts: Equine Psychology Mini-Series | Part 4

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Kacey

Horses are highly intelligent animals but they are naturally reactive creatures seeing as they are prey animals. Which I talked ...

Horse Herd Behavior
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Horses As Herd Animals: Equine Psychology Mini-Series | Part 3

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Kacey

There are animals that can be found traveling and living on their own like leopards and bears. Then there are ...

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Horses As Prey Animals: Equine Psychology Mini Series | Part 2

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Kacey

Out in the wild as an animal, you either hunt or get hunted. Those who hunt are the predators and ...

About Horses Horse Behavior

Understanding Horse Behavior Before You Work With Horses: Equine Psychology Mini Series | Part 1 Intro

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Kacey

It is very beneficial and I think it is important that BEFORE you start working with, riding or training horses ...

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What It Means When A Horse Turns His Back On You & What To Do

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Kacey

You are brushing your horse in the stall and everything’s great all of a sudden your horse turns their hind ...

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Find Out Why Your Horse Keeps Opening Their Mouth When Ridden

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Kacey

Does your horse open their mouth while being ridden, chomp on the bit or grit there teeth? Are you trying ...