“This horse was supposed to be kid safe!” “My trainer rode him bridleless!” “She’s won so many shows!” "They said he was beginner...

Take a look at this new body language flow chart! After looking over the several different communication ladders Rachael Draaisma uses in...

Desensitization can be a daunting task for some horses. There are many ways to get a horse used to a new stimulus, but what is the best...

What is separation anxiety in horses?  More commonly referred to as "barn sour" or "buddy sour", separation anxiety is when an individual...

It is now August, which means Fall vaccines are upon us here in Southern California. If you haven’t already made an appointment with your...

Owning a horse is one of the most rewarding relationships a person can experience. Horses have an undeniable influence on human emotional...

Enrichment is the process that allows an animal the choice to express species appropriate behaviors. This improves their welfare by...

What is Positive Reinforcement or +R? Positive reinforcement is just one form of operant conditioning. There are four “quadrants” of...

**Please keep in mind that while experienced horse owners, trainers, farriers, and other equine professionals can be great resources for...

It is common for puppies to be socialized or even go to “puppy parties” that allow them to interact with other people and dogs, but...

First off, what is that? A stereotypy (not stereotype) is an abnormal behavior an animal repeats for no obvious purpose. For horses, they...