Common Horse Bad Habits

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Horses were made to wander, roaming endlessly in search of food.  This instinctive need for activity can create many problems for domestic horses that are left in stalls or paddocks for days at a time, without much stimulation.  Here are some typical vices to watch for:

Cribbing.  Cribbing horses are unmistakable – they […]

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Calming a Pushy Horse

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In a herd situation, horses are constantly challenging each other to determine their role within the herd.  Horses see the world in hierarchal levels, and are always looking to reassure themselves as to where they belong within this system.  Whether it is outright challenges of dominance, or subtle changes in body language, your horse will […]

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