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Found 15 Results from Antonia J.Z. Henderson

Equine Welfare: Can You Tell If Your Horse is Happy?

Good animal welfare is about more than ensuring your horse’s basic needs are being met, it should also take into consideration his psychological needs.
By: Antonia J.Z. Henderson

Exploring the Dominance Theory In Horse Training

The idea that a dominance hierarchy is critical to equine social organization and that we must act as alpha in order for our horses to respect us is flawed
By: Antonia J.Z. Henderson

Noseband Science: How Tight is Too Tight for Your Horse?

The rules on how tight a horse’s noseband should be in equestrian sports are unclear, but research is showing that they need to be loosened.
By: Antonia J.Z. Henderson, Ph.D.

Can Horses Learn Behaviours by Watching Other Horses?

Most equine scientists would agree that horses don’t learn new behaviours by watching other horses perform them. Do you agree with that theory?
By: Antonia J.Z. Henderson

Is Licking and Chewing a Sign of Submission in Horses?

Licking and chewing in horses originates from a surge in saliva output as the body switches from the sympathetic to the parasympathetic nervous system.
By: Antonia J.Z. Henderson

Fear Factors: Why Horses Spook

Equine psychologist Antonia J.Z. Henderson, Ph.D. discusses the science of fear in horses, including natural, hard-wired responses and learned behaviour.
By: Antonia J.Z. Henderson

What to do When Your Horse is the Herd Outcast

Restore harmony with expert advice on how to handle upset in the herd when one horse doesn’t fit in, and is cast out by the other horses.
By: Antonia J.Z. Henderson

Equine Self-Mutilation Syndrome

Equine Self-Mutilation Syndrome is a type of stereotypy like cribbing, weaving, stall-walking or lip-flapping, generally associated with compromised welfare
By: Antonia J.Z. Henderson, Ph.D.

Why Horses Paw and How to Prevent It

Equine psychologist Antonia J.Z. Henderson, Ph.D. explains the reasons why your horse may be pawing and what you can do to prevent this unwanted behaviour.
By: Antonia J.Z. Henderson, Ph.D.
horse stress

How Can I Reduce My Horse’s Stress?

Equine psychologist Antonia J.Z. Henderson, Ph.D., describes how to tell if your horse is experiencing chronic stress and what you can do to help.
By: Antonia J.Z. Henderson
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