Who doesn’t want to produce a performance athlete who is less stressed, experiences fewer setbacks and enjoys improved welfare?  It has been shown that correct application of learning theory principles, starting from a young age, can clear the track. Learning theory explains how each horse acquires, processes, and remembers the knowledge they need to perform…

When horses talk, we listen but how good are we at deciphering what they have to say?  According to a recently published study (Nov 2021) by Dr. Katrina Merkies, researcher and associate professor at the University of Guelph, and her master student Haley Belliveau, we are faring well.  Using an online survey, participants categorized 32…