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Contrafreeloading is a term that I havenât heard in the horse world for a while, but recently I have had a few conversations where itâs cropped up.
It is a fascinating behaviour observed across many animal species, where animals choose to âworkâ for food or rewards even when the same reward is free...
Beyond the Basics: Creating Truly Enriched Environments for Horses
The "Friends, Forage, and Freedom" framework has long been the gold standard for equine welfare. While these pillars are essential, modern ethology suggests they represent a neutral welfare stateâthe absence of sufferingârather than...
It's been a month of learning for both me and the herd. Since I brought them back to the forest, they've been reluctant to stray far from their barn. The forest is dense in places, especially at the moment, and Pixie, in particular, has found it difficult to adapt.
I tried gradually stretching her ...
for horses to adjust to new environments
