Horse Behaviour

Enjoy this Listening to the Horse-inspired book, packed full of stories, lessons, case studies, and exercises for you and your horse. This book is the first book in the Equine Listenology trilogy.

Equine behavior specialist Shelby Dennis challenges traditional horse training with a science–backed, force–free approach that builds trust and partnership between horse and rider, debunking myths and exploring the deeper behavior and communication of horses. Secrets of the Horse is a...

A lyrical and profound debut novel that celebrates the kindness of strangers and those living in pain who recognise that in others. He walked not feeling he was connected to the earth, but on the edge of something he couldn't reach. He pushed on through mist and darkness and clutched the blanket...

In the spirit of An Immense World and Soul of an Octopus, an award-winning neuroscientist and veteran horse trainer illuminates the mysteries of equine cognition and behavior, told through the moving story of her own extraordinary bond with a horsenamed True North. The bond between horses and...

This audiobook constitutes a critique of the modern notion of a stakeholder as it has been applied in business contexts.

Have you ever watched your horse do something that made you wonder, "Why does my horse act this way?" You're not alone. Many horse behaviors that seem confusing or frustrating are actually rooted in natural instincts. Understanding why horses behave the way they do is the first step toward becoming a more confident, knowledgeable horse owner. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience, Meredith Hill explains how natural equine behavior develops, how it appears in domestic settings, and what you can do to build a safer, healthier partnership with your horse.

How do I stop my horse from being herd-bound? Is one of the most frequently asked questions I get from my blog readers and students. Because of this, I wanted to share my personal approach to dealing with herd-bound horses in this book and help you overcome this vexing issue. Herd-bound behaviors in a horse can range from annoying to outright dangerous and its outcomes can be detrimental to both your safety and your horse’s health. In this book, I have therefore categorized herd-bound behavior into three levels of severity, each with its own easy-to-follow protocol.