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.
Is Your Horse a People Pleaser: Are You?
Discover how people-pleasing patterns in humans mirror subtle appeasement behaviors in horses. This article explores the difference between true cooperation and quiet compliance, why “prey animal” labels miss the full picture of equine coping strategies, and how to recognize the often-overlooked signs of stress or fawning in your horse. Learn what these patterns reveal about both equine wellbeing and your own nervous system responses.