Horses have evolved to socialize, move around, and spend about two thirds of their time grazing. Modern horse management systems do not always allow horses to exhibit these normal behaviors and ...

Domestic horses sometimes engage in stereotyped behaviors (a repetitive movement that appears to have no purpose or function.) In horses, these behaviors may include cribbing, pawing, head shaking, ...

Is it the right horse for the job? Temple Grandin suggests looking into its genes to find out. Grandin, Colorado State University's renowned expert in animal behavior, will be teaming up with a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. To make your horse-human bond stronger, it's important to know that these creatures tend to be subtle with their emotions, which ...

High rein tension was found to be associated with trotters opening their mouths, which indicates pain or discomfort in the mouth. In a pilot study carried out at the University of Helsinki, high rein ...

As I watched the rider walk down the driveway on the way to the hunt meet, I knew that he would have an enjoyable ride. It didn't matter whether the day brought good scent for the hounds or the time ...

The quirky nature of horses never ceases to amaze me. The objects or situations they conclude are frightening or threatening to their existence always keep us guessing, and their reactions to certain ...

The sight has surely brought a smile to your face as well. The horse lifts its upper lip and stretches its head forward.

It's the year of the horse and if you are thinking of owning one of these beauties, the right horse can be more than just a riding partner. However, since horses are herd animals, a true connection ...