Archive | Behavior

11 February 2009 ~ 2 Comments

Backing Up

Dear Stella, Can a horse back up at canter? And I heard that some horses can have up to five different gaits – is that true? From, EC Dear EC, The answer to your first question is no – but then why would you want to? As for horse gaits – that’s a tricky question, [...]

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10 February 2009 ~ 10 Comments

Spray bottles

Dear PONY, My horse Midnight Sun is afraid of a squirt bottle when I try to put fly spray on him. I have tried everything – do you have any advice? Your horse lover friends, Audra & Allison Dear Audra & Allison, A lot of horses are afraid of the spray bottle. There are ways [...]

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12 February 2008 ~ 22 Comments

Horse sweat

Dear PONY, I have some questions and I want to know the answers. Why does white foam appear on a horse’s sides and shoulders? Is the foam good for the horse? Do you have to clean it off or give your horse something to get rid of it? Sincerely, Allie Dear Allie, White foam on [...]

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