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www.worldhorsewelfare.org | ||
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www.equinebehaviorist.ca
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| | | | | Spring is made for trail riding. It's not too hot yet. The mosquitoes are still sluggish. And if you're like me, after a long winter you are itching to leave the arena - just you and your favorite equine, off to see some country. But does your horse share that desire? To be successful and stay safe trail riding solo requires the horse be good at two things: accepting temporary social isolation, and having solid basic training. For the purposes of this article we are going to focus on the former | |
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www.horsejournals.com
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| | | | | What does your horse do for a living? Does he need a change from your routine to keep him mentally fresh and physically rested, or does he need a challenge mentally and physically to make him safe to be around? In this article I will concentrate on horses that are working regularly and horses that are seldom working. Both of these scenarios can be detrimental to the horse's mental and physical well-being. | |
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www.horsejournals.com
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| | | | | Many horses have some level of separation anxiety. If the anxiety is mild, it may only be annoying or a minor inconvenience. But, if your horse is so herd-bound that her behaviour makes you feel anxious, it may be endangering your and your horse's safety. | |
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www.aspca.org
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| | | Approximately 20,000 American horses are slaughtered for human consumption every year. Learn more and join the 80% of American voters who favor a ban. | ||
