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Every animal can experience stress and may react to different stressors in different ways. Understanding if your horse is stressed out can help you calm the animal for a more comfortable, healthier life and an easier relationship between you and your equine partner.
Many different stressors can be part of a horse’s life. Horses with a calm, easygoing temperament are less likely to get stressed out by common issues, while more high-strung animals can be stressed much more easily. Common stressors include…
Stress is a part of every animal’s life, but excessive or long-term stress can have strong physiological and psychological impacts on a horse. Depending on the levels of ongoing stress and the horse’s individual constitution, stress can cause…
Because these symptoms are relatively indistinct and could indicate a wide variety of health problems, it is best to consult a veterinarian if your horse shows any of these signs, in case a medical diagnosis and treatment is necessary.
Not all stressors will affect all horses the same way. Some horses will show stress, nervousness, and anxiety very quickly, while other animals may not show strong outward signs of their distress. Behavioral changes are some of the best clues that a horse is stressed, and could range from flared nostrils, pawing and the ground, and tooth grinding to pacing, fence walking, rearing, kicking, and biting. When a horse is under acute stress, symptoms such as trembling, sweating, and vocalizing are often noticeable. Any sudden change in behavior or attitude can indicate stress, and such signals should always be taken seriously for the safety of the horse as well as its rider or handler.
While it may be impossible to eliminate every source of stress from your horse’s life, there are many ways to help reduce stress overall so the animal does not suffer from long-term, excessive stress.
Most of all, take time to bond with your horse and be familiar with the animal’s moods, preferences, and stressors. The more aware you are of what the horse needs, the more quickly you will notice if there are any difficulties and you can correct them before your horse is under undue stress.
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