It has become common practice for many horse owners to use crank, drop, grackle, Mexican or flash nosebands to strap their horse's mouth shut.

Justine Harrison | Equine Behaviourist16 October 2016ISES, International Society for Equitation Science, Noseband Taper Gauge, Horse Welfare, Noseband Tightness

What does your horse do the 'other' 23 hours of the day?

Ever wondered how your horse's life may impact on his behaviour? If you have, I would wholeheartedly recommend you watch this film.

Justine Harrison | Equine Behaviourist10 April 2016ISES, International Society of Equitation Science, Equine Welfare, Equine Needs, Equine Sleep, Equine Enrichment, Equine Behaviour

Are nosebands too readily used as a schooling shortcut?

A horse demonstrating an unusual oral behaviour when ridden, such as opening his mouth or putting his tongue over the bit, has a problem with what is being asked of him or is trying to avoid pain.