Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
Education: PhD in Ethology and Animal Science
About
Malin is an animal science agronomist and equine researcher. As an agronomist, she has deep knowledge of equine nutrition, physiology and what horses need to thrive. She has researched the interaction between horse and rider and how to match the right horse with the right rider. She specialises in equine behaviour and temperament, and is passionate about helping people understand how to match the horse's needs with their own goals so horse life can be as rewarding, straightforward and positive as possible.
Articles by Malin Axel-Nilsson
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Clear aids and properly fitted tack and equipment
Communicating with your horse is about so much more than sim...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
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Which clip works best for a pony in hard work?
Got a pony who gets unbelievably sweaty after every ride. Ta...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
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I feel done with my loan horse - what do I do now?
Hi! I've been riding my loan pony for almost a year now. We'...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
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Horsey things to do in Stockholm
Are there any places in Stockholm where you can be around ho...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
Training
Motivation in the arena - my horse is sluggish
Hi! I'm after any tips I can get to try to lift my horse's m...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
Equine Nutrition
Supplements without a forage analysis
Are there any supplements that help the horse even if you ha...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
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Questions to ask when you try out a horse
Lately I've had loads of questions pop into my head about tr...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
Training
Teaching a B-pony simple dressage and the canter strike-off
I ride a B-pony who was backed by her owner, and I want to t...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
Equipment
Leg bandages, which way round?
Which way round do you put on the leg bandages?
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
Competition
Primary vaccination - can I compete before the vaccination series is finished?
When we bought our horse something went wrong, so we missed ...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
Training
What aids do you use in öppna (half-pass)?
What is the aiding for a half-pass?
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
Horse Behavior
Why do horses yawn and curl their top lip?
Why do horses yawn, and why do some of them lift their top l...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist