Horses that were presented with cotton pads soaked in a scared human’s sweat showed more signs of fear themselves ...

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 ...

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, ...

You already know that most of your horse’s behavior is genetic. Other factors also come into play, such as the fact that they’re grass eaters, and they eat all day long — which is why it’s smarter to ...

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 ...

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 ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University wrapped up a horse behavior and personality seminar in Bozeman Wednesday. The event was about getting to know your horse’s “horsenality” -- a combination of ...

More than 15 years of research and observation from students and experts at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center have gone into McDonnell's formal catalogue of equine behavior. Designed ...