Dear Julie, My mare makes a sound like a Donkey when she returns to her corral after being turned out, or when greeting a new pasture mate. What could be causing my mare to bray instead of whinny? Sounds Painful, Dear Sounds Painful, Horses are limited to just a few audible expressions that they use to communicate: the whinny, nicker, snort, and squeal. I am guessing … [Read more...]
My Horse Is Herd-Bound And Barn Sour
My horse is herd-bound and barn-sour--calling to others constantly Would your horse rather stay with his buddies? Is he letting his voice be known? Follow Julie Goodnight’s behavior and training advice to help your horse willingly leave the herd and be focused on you as the center of his universe. Does your horse refuse to respond to your aids and throw a wall-eyed fit … [Read more...]
Horse Behavior: The meaning behind audible expressions
Question Category: Horse Behavior Question: Dear Julie Goodnight, Several times this spring my mare has made a sound that sounds like a Donkey; she did it on the 28th of May when I put her back in her corral after grazing her for an hour when she met her next-door neighbor, who is a gelding. Then she did it again on the 12th of this month for no apparent reason. My sister … [Read more...]
