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Horse Behaviour Problems
Many horses perform unwanted, abnormal or ‘problem’ behaviours. Often these behaviours are symptoms of specific underlying issues.
When addressing any of these difficulties we need to understand the root cause, so we can choose the best method to solve them.
Some issues can be resolved by small changes in management, others need time and retraining. Every case is individual.
Typical problems include:
Anxieties and Phobias
Separation anxiety, nervousness, fear of people, objects, places or other animals.
Handling
Leading, catching, pulling back when tied up, difficulty picking up feet, head shyness, rugging up, bathing, grooming, tacking up, biting when girthed, refusal to stand for the vet, farrier or to be clipped.
Stereotypies
Crib-biting, weaving, box-walking, tongue-lolling, head bobbing, head shaking, wind-sucking, pawing, digging, fence walking, wall kicking, self mutilation.
Aggression
Towards humans, other horses or animals - nipping, biting, charging, striking out and kicking.
Riding
Refusal to stand for mounting, non-acceptance of tack, napping, bucking, rearing, bolting, spooking, failure to go forward, refusing to jump.
Competing
Refusal to load into a trailer or wagon, anxiety when travelling or at the showground, difficulty handling or tacking up, ridden problems, refusing to enter the arena.
Maladaptive Behaviour
Getting cast in stable, lying down at unusual times (eg. when ridden or travelling), shut down or depressed behaviour.
Oral Abnormalities
Wood chewing, mane and tail chewing, soil, sand, droppings and bed eating.
Rather than addressing the symptom, Justine will help you address the root cause of the problem using positive, compassionate methods.
This ensures not only that the problem is fixed long term, but also that you will have a better understanding of your horse.
Contact Justine if you would like further details.
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