Behavior

A recent article in Equine Veterinary Journal reported on a behavior study that looked at 84 horses owned by 41 families Read more

The connection between behavior and feeding is only a theory, but if we assume that it is true, then Read more

There are ways to keep the peace during feeding time. The most effective method is probably thoughtful arrangement of Read more

Pica is the desire to eat unusual substances that possess little or no nutritional value, such as dirt, wood, Read more

Horses maintained in a herd will often establish a hierarchy. This pecking order must be kept in mind when Read more

By understanding the horse’s instinctive feeding behavior, today’s feeding strategies can be shaped to mimic natural tendencies. Read more

Cribbing and wood chewing are vices or stereotypies, repetitive behaviors that seem to have no obvious purpose. Cribbers set Read more

From hair to tree bark to stones, horses with pica seek out and consume unusual substances that have little Read more

Doling out hay to horses over a longer period of time might help prevent gastric ulcers. Read more

Start by mixing a small portion of new feed into the old ration, gradually increasing the new feed and Read more