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Aggression in Horses: What Your Horse Is Trying to Tell You aggression equine behaviour equine welfare horse behaviour horse psychology trauma-informed horse care Oct 02, 2026

Quick answer: Aggression in horses is communication, not a character flaw. Biting, kicking, charging and pinned ears are usually a horse's last resort to protect themselves, and almost always trace back to one of three drivers: pain, fear or frustration. Rule out pain first, then look at the horse's...

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