DEPRESSION IN HORSES

Research indicates that horses can experience depression. Here we'll review the pioneering study that sought to identify depression in horses and examine some of the causes, list the signs to watch for and give tips on how to help alleviate depressive symptoms in affected horses. The study A French study evaluated domestic horses for signs of…

BylizzieAugust 4, 20250Comments

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SOCIAL ANXIETY – MANAGING A HORSE WHO IS AFRAID OF OTHERS

Most horses love other equine company, and for many of us, this idea is so ingrained that it can come as a shock to realise that some horses are, in fact, nervous around other horses. This usually comes about through a specific event or a collection of events, but it can be challenging to manage…

BylizzieMay 28, 20250Comments

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ATTUNEMENT – THE SECRET TO A GOOD RELATIONSHIP

By Shelley Wolhuter The concept of attunement is making waves in horsemanship and therapeutic communities, and for good reason. Based on psychological theory, attunement has been described by UCLA professor of psychology, Dr Dan Siegel, as the sense of ‘being seen’ and ‘feeling heard’. In other words, attunement can be thought of as the sense of…

BylizzieMay 24, 20230Comments

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FIBRE CAN CHANGE ABNORMAL BEHAVIOUR

By Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Nutriiton Stereotypic behaviours are actions that are repeated without any apparent or obvious purpose or function. These behaviours involve a need-related drive that develops if an environment has inadequate opportunities for satisfying the need the horse is trying to fill. Once established, these behaviours may become a need in and of…

BylizzieMay 7, 20230Comments

DEPRESSION IN HORSES

SOCIAL ANXIETY – MANAGING A HORSE WHO IS AFRAID OF OTHERS

ATTUNEMENT – THE SECRET TO A GOOD RELATIONSHIP

FIBRE CAN CHANGE ABNORMAL BEHAVIOUR

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