Behaviour: check out advice on behaviour topics

Stereotypic horse behaviours

Vices or a coping mechanism for stress? Find out more about stereotypic horse behaviours and how to suitably manage them.

9 advice articles on Behaviour

Behaviour checklist: Is your horse trying to tell you something?

Behaviour checklist: Is your horse trying to tell you something?

Are you aware of the subtle signs your horse might be trying to tell you there is something wrong? Download our horse behaviour checklist to see if your horse is trying to tell you something.

Behaviour professionals: who can help your horse?

Behaviour professionals: who can help your horse?

Looking for support with your horses behaviour and training? Find out how to get in contact with an equine behaviour professional here.

Clipping horses

Clipping horses

Find out how to get your horse used to being clipped.

De-worming and providing oral medication stress-free

De-worming and providing oral medication stress-free

Struggling to de-worm or provide oral medication to your horse? Check out our top training tips to simplify the process

Introducing a new horse to a herd

Introducing a new horse to a herd

Bringing a new horse home or looking to change arrangements within an existing herd? Check out some of the possible approaches.

Separation anxiety: training your horse to be on their own

Separation anxiety: training your horse to be on their own

Not sure how to prepare your horse to be left on their own or have a horse with separation anxiety? Check out our top tips.

Stereotypic horse behaviours

Stereotypic horse behaviours

Vices or a coping mechanism for stress? Find out more about stereotypic horse behaviours and how to suitably manage them.

Tacking up and ridden behaviours

Tacking up and ridden behaviours

Find out from Sue Dyson why we should pay attention to horses’ behaviour during tacking up.

Training: how do horses learn?

Training: how do horses learn?

Explore how horses learn and the training methods that we can use to train our horses whilst prioritising their physical and emotional health and welfare.

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