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Stall and Stable: Ideas for Happy HorsekeepingAuthor: Helena Harris
Since our horses are often a reflection of the environment we create for them, this podcast shares ideas, strategies, and innovative products that help us create the best home we can. Whether the barn is your sanctuary or your business, you will learn a lot from our conversations with experts about about best practices in horse keeping (and the life that goes with it)! Language: en Genres: Hobbies, Kids & Family, Leisure, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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EP 152: Behavior Motivators for Horses
Episode 152
Monday, 7 July, 2025
There are six primary behavior motivators for horses: 1) Food 2) Water 3) Safety 4) Comfort 5) Companionship 6) Reproduction To understand why a horse does something (good, bad, or indifferent), it is important to first think of the behavior as belonging to one of these six categories. When you identify which of the six motivators are influencing your horse in any given moment, it becomes much, much easier to meet their needs. And, when you meet their needs, they become much more cooperative. And yes, we want cooperation, not control. Listen in!
