Skip to content
Link to the University of Guelph website

The Horse Portal

Link to the Equine Guelph website
  • Courses / Programs
    • Available Short Online Courses
    • All Short Online Courses / Industry Certificates
    • 12-Week Online Courses / Certificate & Diploma Programs
    • EquiMania! Online for Kids
    • Hands-on Workshops / Seminars
    • Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program
    • Webinars
    • Conferences
    • On-Campus UofG Equine Programs
  • Partners
    • Accreditation Partners
    • Animal Welfare Organizations
    • First Responders
    • Horse Racing Partners
    • Provincial Horse Associations
    • International Organizations
    • Youth Organizations
  • News
    • Current News
    • E-News Sign-Up
  • Equine JobTrack
  • Healthcare Tools
    • TOOL OF THE MONTH – May
    • Barn Fire Prevention
    • Biosecurity Risk Calculator
    • Body Condition Scoring Tool
    • Colic Risk Rater
    • HEALTHflash
    • Horse Blanketing
    • Horse Health Check
    • Lameness Lab
    • Mare & Foal Care
    • Senior Horse Challenge
    • Vaccination Equi-Planner
    • Welfare Code Decoder
    • INFOSHEETS & GRAPHICS
  • About
    • About The Horse Portal
    • The Horse Portal Team
    • About Equine Guelph
    • Tuition Awards
    • Award-Winning Education Programs
    • Contact Us
  • Donate
    • Donate Now
    • Hoofprints Tribute Wall
    • Tribute Gifts | Hoofprints Program
  •  Log In
  •  Register

A tail swishing conversation starter

April 14, 2020

Hello all who are just signing in and to those who finished all the units and are now enjoying the extended discussion time.

Is a swishing tail always a bad sign?

An interesting link for everyone to comment on:
https://stacywestfall.com/why-do-horses-swish-or-wring-or-use-their-tails-with-and-without-riders/

Swish,

Jackie

Get Connected

  • E-News/HealthFlash
  • Research Updates
  • Volunteer
  • Donate

Resources from Equine Guelph

  • Healthcare Tools
  • JobTrack
  • Healthcare Info Sheets
  • Tool of the Month

Our Commitment

Equine Guelph is the horse owner’s Centre at the University of Guelph, supported and overseen by equine industry groups, and dedicated to improving the health and well-being of horses through education and research.

  • Like our Facebook page
  • Follow us on LinkedIn
  • Follow us on Instagram
  • Subscribe to our YouTube channel
  • Home
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Accessibility
  • Contact

© Equine Guelph | University of Guelph | Site by Barking Dog Studios