Horses are magnificent creatures. They are unique in that their temperament can be that of a domesticated pet as well as that of a wild animal. Your veterinarian Tualatin, OR can tell you that even though your horse is your pet; your horse will still exhibit instinctive behaviors from the wild. For instance, horses by nature are territorial. They are herd animals with a distinctive leader. Whether in the wild or on the farm, horses instinctively know what land, section of pasture, and even what stall is theirs and they’re not afraid to fight for it should another horse try and claim it. It’s important to be aware of these behaviors especially if you are going to introduce a new horse into the herd. The horses that were there first will most likely defend their territory from the new horse and may even shut the new horse out until he learns his own place. Click here to know more.