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Behaviour

 These factsheets will help you understand your horse’s behaviour. Whether it’s looking your pasture or tackling obesity, our fact sheets are here to help.

Clicker train your catClicker training your petClicker training is a really great way of teaching your pet new things in a positive way and making learning fun for both of you. Exercise and ongoing trainingExercise and ongoing trainingUnderstand the different ways in which you can exercise and train your horse.  HHP horse in paddock subKeep dogs and horses safe around each otherSome dogs have never seen a horse before, and if they are scared or nervous they may react by chasing the horse. Our factsheet offers advice on avoiding this troublesome situation.  Loading and transporting horsesLoading and transporting horsesRead our advice on transporting horses, including teaching them to load happily and safely.  Safety around horsesSafety around horsesHorses are big animals and they can sometimes be unpredictable. This factsheet has advice on how to stay safe around them.  Field kept horsesThe field-kept horse Read our tips for keeping your field-kept horse happy and healthy.  Horse on trailerTrailer safetyIf you betray a horse’s trust in you by not ensuring your trailer is safe, the consequences can be devastating. A horse will suffer terrible injuries if it goes through the floor or ramp, even if the trailer is parked, and faces risk of death if mechanical failure causes an accident.  
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The Blue Cross (Incorporating Our Dumb Friends League) is a charity registered in England and Wales (224392) and in Scotland (SC040154)