Training and Behavior Articles
Selecting A Saddle
Not every saddle fits every horse, just as one size or shape of boot does not fit every human. Saddle selection...
Safe Ground Handling
No matter what age, type or breed of horse you work with, safe ground handling is important. Odds are likely that if...
Fundamental Training for Horse & Rider
In this set of videos, basic ground work, longing and handling methods are demonstrated, as well as numerous suppling...
Horse Touch
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky The sense of touch is one of the most developed and important for the horse in...
Horse Smell
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Horses have a highly developed sense of smell, and they use their ability to...
Horse Vision
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Horses have very large eyes with very large pupils. The eyeballs are placed...
Horse Hearing
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky A horse’s hearing is much keener than ours. They use their hearing for three...
Horse Body Language
Understanding the behavior and body language of horses can keep you and others safe while working with horses. This...
Types of Equine Behavior
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Animal behavioralists have classified the social behavior of horses (and other...
Horse Senses
The senses are an important part of what makes horses behaviorally distinct. They are the tools that a horse uses to...
Horse Feeding Behavior
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Horses devote more time to eating than to any other behavioral activity....