Common Horse Behaviors & How to Train Your Horse

When working with your horse, it's important that you understand body language and basic behavior, otherwise you could risk getting hurt. Depending on your experience level, you may need to work with a professional to begin training your horse, but first get tips and advice on common horse behaviors and basic training techniques.
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Is Your Horse Stressed? Learn the Telltale Signs
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Find out Why Turnout Makes Horses Happier and Healthier
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Teach Your Horse to Give You a Hug
Fighting and rearing horses
How to Deal With the Horse Pasture Bully
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Why Your Horse Won't Stand Still for Mounting and What You Can Do
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Learn How to Train Your Horse to Turn Using Direct Reining
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What to Do When Your Horse Cribs?
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Why Your Horse Bites You and How To Prevent It
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How to Help Your Spooky, Nervous Horse
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5 Reasons Why Your Horse Bucks and How to Stop It
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What is the Method for Teaching Your Horse to Neck Rein?
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Teach Your Horse to Give You a Kiss
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Why Your Horse is Balky or Nappy and What You Can Do About It
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What Should a Weanling Horse Be Trained?
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Punishing Your Horse - What Does and Does Not Work
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Tips for How to Lunge Your Horse Effectively
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Learn Why Your Horse Is Tossing Its Head When You Ride
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Why Your Horse Kicks and How to Stop It
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Learn Why Your Horse Stumbles So Much
Cue Your Horse to Turn by Neck Reining
Why Your Horse Rears and What You Can Do About It
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Learn How to Lead Your Horse or Pony the Safe Way
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Is It Always a Good Thing When Your Horse Rolls?