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Behavioural Problems
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The 'Fizzy' Show & Riding Horse
Probably one of the most common problems that most riders have is competition nerves not only in themselves, but also in their mounts.
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Head Shaking in Horses
Tracking down the reason for this annoying (and occasionally dangerous) behaviour can be a lengthy and difficult chore. Asking questions about the horse’s habits is the first step in solving the puzzle.
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Pica: The Peculiar Palate
Pica is the desire to eat unusual substances that possess little or no nutritional value, such as dirt, wood, hair, and faeces. This phenomenon has been observed in horses of all ages, breeds, and sexes.
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Nervous Behaviour in Horses
Horses are animals that have a highly developed ‘fright and flight’ instinct, and this can make them nervous and unpredictable in their responses to handling and confinement.
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Chewing and Biting Habits
Chewing rails, feeders and doors is a common habit in horses confined to stables and yards when fed mainly on concentrate diets.
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'Spookiness' or 'Shadow Jumping' in Horses
Horses that are normally placid, ‘easy’ and predictable can progressively develop ‘spooky’ or uncharacteristic behaviour during prolonged periods of hard training for racing, sport horse or equestrian competition.
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Aerophagia or Oral 'Windsucking' in Horses
‘Windsucking’ or ‘crib biting’ is the term used to describe the technique developed by a horse where it anchors its top teeth on a rail or post, arches its neck and gulps in air.
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'Fat Inside' or 'Thick In The Wind'
'Fat inside’ is term often used by harness racing trainers and endurance riders to describe excessive blowing or panting after hard exercise.
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