Types of Equine Behavior

Types of Equine Behavior

Horses, Training and Behavior

Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Animal behavioralists have classified the social behavior of horses (and other animals) into the following categories: Contactual behavior – behavior related to seeking affection, protection, or similar benefits derived...

Horse Senses

Horses, Training and Behavior

The senses are an important part of what makes horses behaviorally distinct. They are the tools that a horse uses to interact with its environment. This article discusses how horses use their five senses to interact with their environment. Ashley Griffin, University...

Horse Feeding Behavior

Horses, Training and Behavior

Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Horses devote more time to eating than to any other behavioral activity. Behavior has direct effects on consumption patterns and the selection of feeds. Probably no other single factor is as important to the well-being and...

Abnormal Horse Behavior

Horses, Training and Behavior

Clint Depew, Extension Horse Specialist, Louisiana State University Animal behavior experts often refer to vices (bad habits) as stereotypies because they are often rooted in the behavioral nature of the animal. Understanding that vices are behaviorally based may...