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
Training
Bareback exercises and tips
Would love any tips on exercises you can do when riding bare...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
Training
Canter transitions - tips for getting them better
My horse and I find canter transitions a bit tricky. Have yo...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
Training
My Icelandic horse gets strong and won't listen out hacking
What should I do? I can't hack out on my Icelandic horse, he...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
Other
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
Fitness & Health
Do you have to vaccinate your horse?
What happens if you don't? And what should you bear in mind ...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
Horse Behaviour
Hacking out alone: is it safe after an incident?
Today when I was out hacking and we were about to turn for h...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
Competition
Jumping competition - what do A & A:Clear Round mean?
I'm jumping my first 2 rounds at a competition in 2 days.
I'...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
Fitness & Health
Lame horse at a competition, what should you do?
A while ago I was at a competition with my pony and came acr...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
Equipment
Changing the pad under the saddle
I have a saddle that was fitted to my horse a few months ago...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
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Competition
Pay and jump on a B-pony [REVIEW: B-ponny] when I'm over 14
Can you take part in pay and jump on a B-pony even though yo...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist
Horse Behaviour
Can't get the horse in from the paddock - what do I do?
Hi, when I go to fetch my horse from the paddock he just run...
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Malin Axel-Nilsson
Equine Ethologist