Wild Horse Behavior: What 20 Years of Research Reveals About Domestic Horses
The peaceful harmony Bonny describes, the constant subtle communication, the effort they put into friendships, this is what their whole lives are about.
17 Feb 2026
we stopped asking how and started asking why.
The equestrian world is obsessed with 'doing'. We are told to use more leg. Take more contact. Do more transitions. Buy more equipment. But what if 'more' is the problem?
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Swapping hay? Horse nutritionist explains why it takes 7-10 days
But Claire’s advice was practical. She calls it the "Overlap Strategy." It means keeping just three or four bales of the old batch back, specifically to mix in when the new load arrives. It is a tiny logistical change that protects the gastric health we spend a fortune trying to fix.
31 Jan 2026
The native ponies we are losing
I have always found heavy horses a bit intimidating. They are huge. And honestly, I wouldn't know where to start with handling one. I assumed that because we see them at county shows, these breeds were doing fine. A bit niche perhaps. It turns out I was wrong.
21 Jan 2026