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Contrafreeloading in Horses: Why Horses Choose to Work for Food
Dec 08, 2025
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Contrafreeloading is a term that I haven’t heard in the horse world for a while, but recently I have had a few conversations where it’s cropped up.
It is a fascinating behaviour observed across many animal species, where animals choose to ‘work’ for food or rewards even when the same reward is free...
Be Trauma Informed
Nov 01, 2024
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I recently had a lovely conversation with a member who has taken on two horses with past trauma.
Supporting horses that have experienced trauma in the first few months of rehoming isn’t about training; it's about understanding.
It takes time 
for horses to adjust to new environments
...for horses to adjust to new environments
What's Love Got To Do With It?
Jun 01, 2024
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What’s love got to do with it?
A question was recently raised by one of our members that really struck a chord with me. She asked “Do horses really love us or is it just Stockholm Syndrome?”. Stockholm Syndrome is a theory that tries to explain why hostages sometimes develop a psychological bond wi...
