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HORSES

Do You Have A Herd Bully?

July 19, 2023
Horse herds have a natural hierarchy system. There is a leader and those below them will also have a rank. In the wild, these rankings rarely change. For domesticated herds, this isn’t always the case and adjustments may constantly occur. The field sizes are smaller, new horses come into the picture, and horses are put...
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HORSES

Do You Own A Boss Mare?

By Emily Fought
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April 5, 2023
There’s mares, then there’s boss mares! They’re a whole separate type. Owning one of these leaders requires some special handling. The rest of the herd values and listens to these mares. They mean business and usually get their way. You’ll need to earn their respect, if you want a good relationship. Signs You Have A...
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HORSES

How To Introduce A New Horse To The Herd

By Emily Fought
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October 27, 2022
Any time you get a new horse expect there to be a period of adjustment. It’s advisable to add a new member carefully, as they will need to find their place in the pecking order of the herd. While it can take some time to eliminate squeaks and chasing, the group does usually calm down....
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HORSES

How To Deal With A Herd Bully

By Emily Fought
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May 13, 2022
A social hierarchy is natural within a horse herd. The group needs a leader! This lead horse will naturally get to eat and drink first. In the wild, this position is usually filled by an alpha mare. On occasions, you’ll find a horse who is aggressively bullying the other members. There could be a number...
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HORSES

Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?

By Emily Fought
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April 19, 2019
When you look out into your horse’s field sometimes you’ll see them sleeping while they’re standing. This may confused you… shouldn’t they be lying down to catch some Zzzs? You may even wonder if they’re getting the proper type of sleep this way. These are good questions! Time to get to the bottom of your...
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HORSES

How To Earn Your Horse's Respect

By Emily Fought
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December 26, 2017
It’s easy to spot a rider that has their horse’s respect, but it’s even easier to identify one that doesn’t. There are a few signs you can look for to see if you are getting dominated by a rude horse. Not only is it frustrating and embarrassing, but it’s dangerous! When a horse exhibits leadership...

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