To help me in my job as an Equine Behaviour Therapist, I make a big effort to keep up to date with the latest ideas and trends that are circulating through the equine world. One thing that seems to stand out to me and my main topic for this article is the seemingly fundamental need this industry has to put forward its opinions. So much so in fact, that this massive industry appears to be irrefutably built upon them......read more
The Fear Factor
It is only if you are particularly unlucky within your lifetime that you truly experience a fear for your life. As a predatory animal, this is not a feeling we need to deal with on a day to day basis. For horses however, this is an integral part of every day life brought about my millions of years of evolution to keep their species alive.....read more
Beating Nerves
As an Equine Behaviour Therapist I get offered ‘project’ horses quite frequently, but it was a rather beautiful chestnut mare with a history of bucking that really caught my eye. With my training and experience I felt confident in my ability to get to the bottom of this bucking and could set about working through the issue.....read more Duchess and Me
Disclaimer: Owners must be aware that any advice given is not a substitution for veterinary treatment, and owners should inform their veterinary practice of their intention to consult a therapist
