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How Do Our Emotions Affect Our Horse?
Español Deutsch Can horses sense how we feel? Do they pick up on our fear or stress? And how much influence do our own emotions really have on the relationship with our horse? Our emotions affect our body language, voice, movements and behaviour. Horses can perceive these subtle changes remarkably…
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Boxes, Open Barn or Paddock Trail – Which Boarding System Is Best?
Español Deutsch Open barn, box stall, Paddock Trail, active stable — or a combination? When it comes to horse boarding, discussions quickly arise about which system is “best” or particularly species-appropriate. However, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. The best boarding system is the one that suits the individual horse as…
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The 3 Pillars That Shape Your Horse’s Personality
Español Deutsch «This horse is simply dominant.»«She’s just sensitive.»«He’s lazy.» Statements like these are common in the equestrian world. However, a horse’s personality cannot be reduced to a single adjective. Just as in humans, it develops through the complex interaction of innate characteristics, physical and mental health, and the experiences…
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Between a jungle of methods and horse welfare
Why Understanding the Horse Matters More Than Methods Español Deutsch 1. When the horse world becomes overwhelming Anyone involved with horses today quickly finds themselves in a world shaped by countless opinions, methods, and promises. As soon as you open a specialist book, attend a course, or scroll through social…
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Heat(wave): How to keep horses and humans safe during summer
Español Deutsch As temperatures rise, many horse owners begin to worry about their horses. However, heat is about more than just air temperature. Humidity, wind, solar radiation, and the horse’s workload all play an important role. A well-managed horse can tolerate surprisingly high temperatures. Problems usually arise when several risk…
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The Evolution of the Horse – How the Horse Developed and Shaped Human History
Español Deutsch Hardly any other animal has influenced human history as profoundly as the horse. For thousands of years, it served simultaneously as a means of transport, a working animal, a companion in war, and a symbol of status. At the same time, the horse itself underwent an extraordinary evolution.…
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Learning Problems: Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Other School-Related Difficulties
Español Deutsch Not every child or person learns at the same pace or in the same way. When reading, writing, or mathematics continue to cause major difficulties despite practice, there may be more behind it than a lack of motivation. Learning troubles affect specific areas of information processing and are…
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The 7 Senses of the Horse – How Horses Perceive Their World
Español Deutsch Horses perceive their environment in a very different way from humans. While humans rely heavily on vision, the sensory system of the horse, due to its nature, is far more focused on movement, danger detection, and social communication. The following is a comprehensive look at the horse’s seven…
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What Is a Horse, Actually? – 5 Important Definitions
Español Deutsch One head, one tail, four legs — it neighs and can be ridden. That is how many people would spontaneously describe a horse. Yet the horse is far more than just a riding animal. For thousands of years, it has accompanied humans as a working partner, friend, athlete,…
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Myths about learning – what is actually true?
Español Deutsch Learning accompanies us throughout life – at school, university, work, and beyond. However, it is often associated with effort, pressure, or lack of motivation. At the same time, people rarely reflect consciously on how learning actually works and which factors truly influence success. In everyday life, many assumptions…