Articles
As a keen Equine Science Writer, I have had a number of articles published in the equestrian media over the years. You can find them (and more) here!
5 Benefits of Giving Your Horse More Choice
Increasing a horse’s level of choice, within their home environment or further afield, can have a huge influence on their wellbeing. Here are 5 key reasons why... ...more
Enrichment
July 11, 2024•3 min read
In Safe Hands: Building Trust With Horses
Are you keen to build a strong relationship with your horse? Is developing trust at the top of your agenda? You’re not alone. Often, when I speak to clients about coaching and what they’d like to ach... ...more
Enrichment ,Horse-Human Relationship
April 10, 2024•6 min read
Time Well Spent: Building Quality Time With Horses
Many people know that investing time in a relationship reaps countless rewards, but what kind of activities build relationships between horses and their caretakers? What does research say about the h... ...more
Enrichment ,Horse-Human Relationship
March 19, 2024•4 min read
Horse-Play!
Play is a fundamental aspect of equine behaviour. Desire to play starts in early foal-hood and continues even in adulthood. It is an important aspect of development, with around 75% of the foal's time... ...more
Horse Behaviour ,Enrichment
March 19, 2024•4 min read
Environmental Enrichment
In comparison to feral horses, the range of behaviours exhibited by domestic horses has been substantially reduced. Domestic environments are less stimulating and present fewer opportunities for a hor... ...more
Enrichment
March 19, 2024•4 min read
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