Everyday Ethology
Welcome to the New Home of Everyday Ethology
Everyday Ethology began as a column shaped by the animals we work with, the people who care for them and the insights that arise between wild and domestic worlds. This new home allows the writing to grow grounded in curiosity, care and openness.
You’ll find updated favorites, new articles, guest voices and ‘Quick Reads’ which are short reflections meant to encourage noticing.
We hope these pieces spark ideas of your own. Your observations and experiences might offer perspectives that help others and we welcome you to share them.
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Why Equine Ethology Matters for Domestic horses
In my work at Bodhi Horse Practice, I’m often asked what it means to approach horse behavior through equine ethology. In essence, it’s the study of horses’ natural behaviors in their original environments—how they live, interact, and communicate in the wild or semi-wild. This isn’t about recreating some idealized wilderness or even ‘natural horsemanship’; it’s about understanding how these instincts play out in the day-to-day lives of our domestic equines and then using that knowledge to support their wellbeing.
Horses, Orcas and Morality
Robert Anderson first contacted me after reading one of our Everyday Ethology articles. A physicist scientist by education, Robert had the rare experience of closely encountering orcas at SeaWorld San Diego between 1979 and 1980. He also has a long-standing relationship with horses, beginning on a ranch where he came to know thirty-two individuals, each with their own personality, preferences and social roles.
