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Why your horse almost certainly does not respect you
Debunking the dominance-leadership complex
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Renate Larssen
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April 2024

The problem with pain
Recognizing when a horse is in pain can be a difficult task. Here's why.
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Renate Larssen
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March 2024

Stallions need company too
The social isolation of stallions is a major welfare issue
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Renate Larssen
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December 2023

Why do some geldings act like stallions?
Stallion-like behaviour is about more than just hormones
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Renate Larssen
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The hard life of a lesson pony
It is time to talk about the welfare of riding school horses
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Renate Larssen
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November 2023

The Equine Ladder of Aggression in practice
Train your eye: can you spot the subtle communication happening in this video?
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Renate Larssen
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October 2023

Do Premarin mares have good welfare?
A commentary on a post by Dr. Jen Gunter
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Renate Larssen
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Food can help your horse cope with vet visits
Research shows that non-confrontational handling techniques lead to calmer and safer veterinary procedures
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Renate Larssen

August 2023

A bitless bridle is only as harsh as the rider's hands
New evidence suggests bitless alternatives can cause tissue-damaging pressures
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Renate Larssen
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May 2023

Foals remember their mothers long after weaning
New studies confirm the depth and complexity of horses' emotional lives and the trauma of early weaning practices
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Renate Larssen
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April 2023

Do horses have a poker face?
Studies show horses can appear calm even when they're stressed
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Renate Larssen
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February 2023

Can horses love us?
A Valentine's special about the horse-human relationship
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Renate Larssen
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