Health Articles

Castration: From Stallion to Gelding
Behavior - Jul 27th, 10
An AAEP Brochure   Castration is a surgical procedure performed by a veterinarian that is defined as the removal of the testicles of a male horse. The procedure can be accomp...

Enjoying Veterinary Visits
Behavior - Jun 15th, 02
In our referral equine behavior practice, we frequently rehabilitate horses perceived to be uncooperative with one or more veterinary procedures such as injections, nasogastric tubing, genital...

Trailer Loading Made Easy (Horseman's Day)
Behavior - Jun 15th, 02
As presented at Horseman’s Day 2001, San Diego, CA Introduction Horses who refuse or are difficult to load can cause a lot of frustration to their owners. In addition, they can be a danger...

Difficult Horses: Where Do They Come From?
Behavior - Jun 15th, 02
Does your horse commit any of these unsocial behaviors? Rubs against you with its head Steps, pushes or leans on you Pulls on the lead rope to eat or won’t keep up with you Is har...

Castration: Creation of a gelding from a colt or stallion
Behavior - Jun 12th, 03
Castration is normally performed on colts to make them more tractable and easier to handle. When the horse has minimal breeding value, the procedure normally takes place once the horse is skel...

Revolution in Horsemanship
Behavior - Feb 4th, 04
During the eighth decade of the twentieth century, a change in horsemanship began in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Several horseman in Northern California, Idaho and adjacent sta...

Tales from the Crypt
Behavior - Feb 7th, 07
Which of these commonly accepted truths on cryptorchid horses are true and which are myths? Take our test and learn the answers. Here are the facts about cryptorchidism: It’s a condition in wh...

One Step Horsemanship: A Sensible Approach to Horse Handling
Behavior - Jan 7th, 08
Man has utilized horses throughout history. Horses have served as a source of food, as a beast of burden, as a war machine, a tiller of land and as a companion. In order for man to dominate th...

Hands-on Saddle Fitting
Behavior - Jan 7th, 09
Introduction Does your horse show any of these signs? If so, a poorly fitting saddle may be the cause.   Physical signs of saddle fitting problems Obvious sores White hairs under ...