Horse owners are inquisitive. They work hard to own and nurture horses for what may be relatively few days of riding enjoyment. The articles below help clear up some issues with aggression and ensure horses and riders enjoy time together.
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- Why horses need social bonds, Horse Network, May 20, 2020. Link. Domestic horses spend more time in aggressive behavior and less time in social bonding behavior than their free-roaming cousins. These higher levels of aggression explain why people unfamiliar with free-roaming herd behavior mistakenly believe that rank is important to horses and that aggression is a normal part of herd behavior.
- How to swim safely with your horse, Horse and Rider, May 14, 2020. Riding your horse into water deep enough for swimming is a rush. Learn how to have fun and stay safe while swimming with it.
- Three ways to keep horses’ skin healthy this spring, EQUUS, May 12, 2020. Link. It is important to 1) minimize insect exposure; 2) look out for rainrot; and 3) treat scratches promptly.