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!
Generalisation: Linking Learning
One thing I notice clients getting stuck on is generalisation.... Either not doing it enough or forgetting to do it all. Not sure what generalisation is? Let's talk about it! ...more
Horse Behaviour ,Horse Training
September 29, 2024•3 min read
Understanding Horses: Behaviour at the Heart of Training
Understanding horse behaviour is key to effective and ethical training. Here are my top 10 reasons why behaviour must be central theme ...more
Horse Behaviour ,Horse Training
May 22, 2024•3 min read
Sticking Together: Group Cohesion in Horses
Group living and social interaction are important for horses. The benefits of herd living have been widely studied, particularly in relation to security and fight or flight behaviour, but how importan... ...more
Horse Behaviour
March 19, 2024•5 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
Can Horses Be Naughty?
Equestrians often report that horses can play up or be difficult to handle. Whilst, anecdotally, handlers remark that horses are being naughty, leading equine behaviour research suggests otherwise. So... ...more
Horse Behaviour
March 19, 2024•11 min read
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