Can stallions really tell when you are menstruating?
Is it really dangerous for a woman to handle stallions while on her period? The truth is in the hormones!
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What’s in a mane?
Unlike most other maned animals, horses can grow particularly luscious locks! What purpose do they serve and why do domestic horses have such long ones?
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Do horses really have thick skin?
Find out whether horses have thicker skin than humans and whether this means they are protected from feeling pain.
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When and why do stallions kill foals?
Though disturbing to us, infanticide is fairly commonplace across many species. When and why does this shocking behaviour occur in horses? And does it serve a purpose?
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Introduction to Evolution – Part 3: How understanding evolution can help your horsemanship
Once you understand evolution you can apply it to many different aspects of horsemanship. Here are some examples, from lunging and stomach ulcers, to getting your horse to go in an ‘outline’.
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Introduction to Evolution – Part 2: Common Misconceptions
You might be surprised to learn that many common ideas about evolution are actually wrong or misleading. These can have bad, even dangerous, consequences. See how many of them you have come across before!
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Introduction to Evolution – Part 1: The Basics
Evolution underpins all of modern biology. From spooking to ulcers, understanding evolution helps you make sense of your horse. This article covers the basics.
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The Unexpected Benefits of Spooking
Spooking can be scary, funny or frustrating. But why do horses spook, and is there a silver lining (Horse: AAAGH A SILVER LINING!!!) to this behaviour?
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